Reading hung on for a 1-0 away victory at Norwich City this afternoon - despite a last minute penalty being bizzarely awarded to the home side. The referee initially appeared to award a free-kick to Reading after Bobby Convey went down inside the Reading area, only to reverse his decision and turn it against Convey, giving a penalty instead. Thankfully the penalty was put wide of Hahnemann's post by Norwich striker Ashton, who had looked unlikely to continue earlier after a first half clash of heads with Murty. Despite the penalty miss, Reading still had to cling to the lead as Norwich went close in an extra five minutes of play at the end of the game. The first half saw limited chances for either side in a tense forty-five minutes, but the second half saw the greater possession, and shots on target, go to the home side. Reading's vital goal came from a quick break on the hour mark when Doyle broke free to cross to James Harper. Harper's first shot was saved but he made no mistake with the rebound to put Reading ahead. Reading's priority for the rest of the game was to work hard defensively to maintain the lead - which they completed successfully - just. The win extended Reading's unbeaten run to eleven games, including four straight wins. Elsewhere Watford drew at Crew after Luton had drawn 2-2 last night - leaving Reading five points clear in second place. Sheffield United also picked up a win to maintain their four point advantage over the Royals.