Sunderland were unable to hang on for a much-needed victory as they drew 2-2 with Reading on Saturday afternoon.
The Black Cats, languishing in the relegation zone, were given a rare reason to cheer though as two unlikely goalscorers got on the scoresheet: Paddy McNair and Lee Cattermole.
The midfield duo are not exactly known for their clinical edge high up the pitch. McNair only had three career goals to his name before today while Cattermole hadn't scored since August 2014.
Cattermole bagging a goal was mad enough but the real story was McNair's 30-yard rocket-launcher.
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What a hit. Perfectly struck and enough to leave Reading keeper Vito Mannone flat-footed.
Manchester United fans will be wondering where McNair was hiding that right foot at Old Trafford. The Ballyclare man also popped up last week with a decent strike but he may have found his shooting boots a bit too late to rescue Sunderland.
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Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to give Sunderland the win they so desperately need as Yann Kermorgant's late equaliser salvaged a point for Reading, with Irishman Liam Kelly also netting for the Royals.
Sunderland are bottom of the table, six points from safety and it's looking increasingly bleak for the Wearside club with just three Championship games left.
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