Fulham and Reading played out a play-off draw in a tie that caught fire in the second half, Paul McShane seeing red for the visitors.
Tom Cairney headed in a crucial equaliser as Fulham drew 1-1 with 10-man Reading in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final at Craven Cottage.
Jordan Obita netted for the second straight match to put Reading in front early in the second half.
But an error from goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi allowed Cairney to celebrate his 13th league goal of the season, ensuring the tie goes into Tuesday's second leg level, the visitors holding on after Paul McShane was sent off late on.