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Championship wrap: Hendrick screamer secures Reading draw

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A sublime volley from Republic of Ireland international Jeff Hendrick earned Reading a battling 2-2 draw at home to Watford in the Championship.The Hornets squandered a two goal lead, Ismaila Sarr and debutant defender Ryan Porteous putting the away side in total control.Tom Ince's penalty however breathed life back into the contest Hendrick's 80th-minute strike, a first-time volley from a corner kick, secured a share of the spoils.Hard fought battle today, plenty of positives to take into the next game

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