Baba Rahman features as Reading beat Middlesbrough in EFL Championship

Ghana defender Abdul Baba Rahman was in action for Reading in their hard-fought 1-0 win over Middlesbrough in the EFL Championship on Saturday.

Rahman put up an impressive display as he helped his side secure all three points at Madejski Stadium.

Reading started the game on a high note, and in the 14th minute, a sweeping move initiated by Dele-Bashiru found the in-form John Swift free in the box but his final effort did not trouble Middlesbrough goalkeeper Joe Lumley.

The hosts went closer once again in the 24th minute as former Chelsea defender Danny Drinkwater threaded passes with Dele-Bashiru but keeper Lumley came out quickly to take the ball away.

Reading were forced to wait until the 55th minute when Swift reacted quickly to move the ball into the danger zone and then spotted Halilovic, who was unmarked, and then set up him for the goal.

However, in the 80th minute, Rahman was yellow carded after he bundled down Toyosi Olusanya in an effort to stop Middlesbrough’s quick counter-attack.

The 27-year-old has made four appearances for the Royals since joining them on loan from Chelsea during the summer transfer window.