Reading 1-0 Middlesbrough: Tyrese Fornah strike earns Royals back-to-back wins
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Tyrese Fornah's first half strike was enough to give Reading victory over Middlesbrough
Reading made it back-to-back Championship wins with a well-earned victory over Middlesbrough to move up to third place.
Tyrese Fornah's first-half strike was the difference as the midfielder, on loan from Nottingham Forest, belted a low drive beyond Boro goalkeeper Zach Steffen for his first goal in a Royals jersey.
It proved to be the only goal despite both sides having further chances.
Reading maintained their unbeaten home record in the league this season with a third win from three.
The Royals, fresh from beating early leaders Blackburn 3-0 in midweek, showed renewed confidence in attack.
Striker Shane Long and midfielder Jeff Hendrick, on loan from Newcastle United, were inches away from connecting with dangerous crosses early in the second half.
Boro continued to search for an equaliser until the end with Paddy McNair sending in a number of dangerous crosses but striker Duncan Watmore, on as a substitute, was unable to capitalise.
Reading manager Paul Ince told BBC Radio Berkshire:
"It was an amazing performance and people need to start giving us credit.
"Wednesday against Blackburn was more pressing and it took a lot out of us, the lads were tired, so for us to win again today is amazing.
"I'm really pleased for Tyrese, I'm always on his case, and he can be a top player.
"Our players have great spirit, they dug in today and they were exceptional - I'm so proud of them."
Middlesbrough manager Chris Wilder told BBC Radio Tees:
"It's possibly the most frustrated I've been since my time here - I really am frustrated!
"Individually and as a team we played slow and we played ponderous. We have a huge week in front of us and I think there are a few players who should be looking over their shoulders.
"I'll change the team and the formation if I need to. We're not a one-trick pony. When our system is played well, with intensity and aggression, it's a good way of playing and it works.
"But if the intensity isn't right, we might have to take a wrecking ball to it, rip it up and then go again."