Royals held on Karacan return

Saturday 4th August 2012 18:10

Karacan: Back in action

Karacan: Back in action

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Reading midfielder Jem Karacan made his long-awaited return from injury in Saturday's 2-2 friendly draw with AFC Bournemouth at Dean Court.

Karacan played the final 20 minutes of a well-contested friendly with the League One side.

The Royals took an early first-half lead through defender Adrian Mariappa before Wes Thomas pulled the hosts level.

Hal Robson-Kanu won a penalty before converting it himself, but the Cherries would not be denied and Miles Addison netted a good header to earn them a draw.