Federici, who opted to stay with the Royals rather than join the Socceroos in Qatar for the Asian Cup, did not have too much to do as Shane Long's 41st-minute goal proved enough for the Championship outfit.

Elsewhere overnight, James Meredith started and played 84 minutes for York City as they went down 2-0 to Premiership side Bolton.

Elsewhere, Chris Herd was an unused sub as Aston Villa won 3-1 at Sheffield United, while Preston's Bailey Wright, Peterborough's James Wesolowski and Scunthorpe's Trent McClenahan were all unused subs as their sides bowed out.

In the Scottish Cup, Aaron Mooy was an 80th-minute substitute as St Mirren drew a blank as they were held to a goalless draw against Peterhead.

Elsewhere, youngster Dylan McGowan played a full game as East Fife lost 6-0 at Aberdeen.

In Italy's Serie B, Adrian Madaschi was left on the bench as Portogruaro slipped into last on the table after a 2-0 loss at Crotone.

In Greece's Super League, VIS product Apostolos Giannou was an unused sub as Kavala won 1-0 over Larissa.

In England's League Two, Socceroos 50-man Asian Cup squad member Shane Cansdell-Sherriff scored for Shrewsbury as they lost 3-1 at home to Morecambe.

Cansdell-Sherriff, who played a full game, volleyed home from a corner on 67 minutes but it was mere consolation for the Shrews.

Elsewhere, Jamie Young played a full game as Aldershot lost 2-1 at home to Oxford United.