article_snippet.sent: Reading lost again as Beaten FA Cup semi-finalists were defeated by Birmingham in a scrappy Sky Bet Championship game at the Madejski Stadium on Wednesday night.
article_snippet.sent: Although Reading dominated most of the match, Beaten FA Cup semi-finalists wasted several chances in the closing stages of the first half.
article_snippet.sent: Reading were involved in a dramatic 2-1 defeat against Arsenal, after extra-time, in the last four of the Cup at Wembley on Saturday.
article_snippet.sent: Reading, with only two wins in 13 league games behind them and no wins in six, responded swiftly as the game warmed up.
article_snippet.sent: Reading kept up the momentum after the interval but, as Birmingham defended stubbornly, the home side spoiled good approach work with poor final touches.
article_snippet.sent: Reading lost their second game in as many matches as their poor Championship form continues .
article_snippet.sent: Andrew Shinnie was off target from distance but Reading regained the upper hand with efforts from Chalobah, a 20-yard shot saved by Birmingham keeper Darren Randolph, substitute Jack Stacey and Ake.
highlights_snippet.sent: Reading are 18th in the Championship while Birmingham City sit in 15th .
  