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Paunovic salutes his cool Royals

By Rob Cole

BREATHING SPACE: Reading forward Lucas Joao scores and, Inset, Cardiff’s Lee Tomlin pulls one back
PICTURE: PSI/Gruffyd Thomas

READING boss Veljko Paunovic was happy to see his side make it three wins in a row at the start of a league season for first time in 35 years, but not so pleased to be facing a hattrick of injuries.
With John Swift missing from the 2-1 win at Cardiff City though a hamstring injury, the Royals then lost rightback Felipe Araruna and star striker Lucas Joao.
Joao hammered home his fifth goal of the season to give his side a two-goal lead afte...

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