Reading progressed into the first round proper of the Adobe Women's FA Cup with a penalty shootout victory over Richmond & Kew Women.
Pedro Bruno's side are yet to earn a point in Southern Region Women’s Football League since its voluntary demotion out of the Championship but have earned two victories in the prestigious competition.
A hard-fought 0-0 draw in West London was backed up by a 3-2 shootout victory to progress into the first round just five years on from reaching the semi-final.
Mia Bradley had the ball in the net for Reading but saw the offside flag end any celebrations.
Mollie Dench; Jordanne Hoesli-Atkins and Zuzanna Gajzler converted their spot kicks to send the Royals through.
Reading are yet to find out their opponents for the first round but the ties are scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 3.
This Sunday, Reading return to the town for the first time since moving operations to Slough and visit Caversham United in the Berks and Bucks Cup.
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