VIDEO: Watch Kelvin Abrefa's stunning goal for Reading in FA Cup win against Watford

Published on: 07 January 2023

Ghanaian defender Kelvin Abrefa scored a stunning goal on his FA Cup debut to power Reading FC into the fourth round. 

Abreafa's sensational curler and Shane Long's injury time strike ensured the Royals progressed at the expense of their Championship rivals Watford at the Madejski stadium.

The English-born Ghanaian was making his fourth senior appearance this season, and repaid manager Paul Ince with a goal of the round contender.

Having excelled on the right flank, the 19-year-old sent in a teasing cross which evaded the Watford goalkeeper just before half time.

Compatriot Baba Rahman, who started was replaced in the 87th minute by Nesta Guinness-Walker.

Long finished the game in style for Reading after netting his side's second in injury time.

Another Ghanaian in action was Michael Adu Kofi of Watford while captain of Reading Andy Yiadom missed the game.

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