Andrew Ayew scores as Swansea secures play-off spot
Andre Ayew climb from the bench as he inspired Swansea to a 2-2 drawn game as he scored and was heavily involved in the first goal.
Swansea City clinched a Championship play-off spot in dramatic style as they earned a 2-2 draw with Reading at the Madejski Stadium.
The Swans created plenty of chances in the opening half but fell behind to Yakou Meite’s 31st minute header.
With Swansea needing just a point to guarantee themselves a place in the top six, Steve Cooper – on his 100th competitive game in charge of the club – made a triple substitution in the second half which included Andre Ayew – who missed the loss to Queens Park Rangers with a hamstring injury – being summoned from the bench.
The experienced attacker made a telling impact by playing a key role in the move which saw Jamal Lowe fire home on 67 minutes.
And the vice-captain notched his 16th league goal of the campaign late on to put Swansea ahead, although substitute Tomas Esteves set up a tense finish with a strike two minutes into injury time.
But Swansea held on to claim a draw which ensured they earned a play-off place at the home of the Royals for the second season running.
Liam Cullen – who bagged his first senior goal in the dramatic win at the same venue last season – was handed his first league start since the home win over Luton Town in December as Ayew was listed among the substitutes from the outset.
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