Sunderland secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.<\/strong> The only goal of the game came in the 24th minute, when Chris Rigg found the back of the net<\/strong>, giving Sunderland a deserved lead.<\/p>\n Despite Middlesbrough enjoying 63% possession and attempting 11 shots to Sunderland’s 9<\/strong>, they struggled to break down a resolute Sunderland defense. The home side’s defense, led by a determined effort from the entire team<\/strong>, frustrated Middlesbrough’s attacking efforts, limiting them to only one shot on target.<\/p>\n The match was a physical encounter,<\/strong> with both teams committing several fouls. Sunderland was shown three yellow cards,<\/strong> while Middlesbrough received two.<\/strong> The home side’s disciplined performance saw them secure three points, moving them up the Championship table.<\/p>\n Sustituciones en el equipo de middlesbrough: en el minuto 62 ingres\u00f3 B. Doak y sali\u00f3 I. Jones, en el minuto 62 ingres\u00f3 M. Hamilton y sali\u00f3 F. Azaz, en el minuto 74 ingres\u00f3 D. Burgzorg y sali\u00f3 E. Latte Lath <\/p>\n Sustituciones en el equipo de sunderland: en el minuto 81 ingres\u00f3 W. Isidor y sali\u00f3 P. Roberts, en el minuto 90 ingres\u00f3 D. Ballard y sali\u00f3 C. Rigg <\/p>\n Los equipos alinearon de la siguiente manera:<\/p>\n