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Sunderland Edges Out Cardiff in Thrilling Stadium of Light Encounter
Sunderland defeated Cardiff City 2-1 in a thrilling match at the Stadium of Light on Friday, March 8th, 2025, in a Championship Round 36 clash. The home side dominated possession (58%) and created more scoring opportunities, registering 17 shots (4 on target).
Sunderland took the lead early on with a goal from E. Mayenda in the 2nd minute, assisted by P. Roberts. However, Cardiff equalized before halftime with a goal from I. Davies in the 41st minute. The second half was more evenly contested, with yellow cards shown to both teams (one for Sunderland and two for Cardiff). C. Mepham then scored the winning goal for Sunderland in the 77th minute, securing a vital three points for the home side. Despite their dominance in possession and shots, Sunderland had to fight hard for the victory. Cardiff, with 42% possession, attempted to counter the home side’s dominance, but their 6 shots were ultimately insufficient.
Substitutions sunderland: at minute 24 C. Rigg came in and P. Roberts went out., at minute 56 W. Isidor came in and A. Browne went out., at minute 56 D. Cirkin came in and L. F. Hjelde went out., at minute 72 T. Watson came in and R. Mundle went out.
Substitutions cardiff: at minute 58 W. Alves came in and I. Davies went out., at minute 72 W. Fish came in and C. Robinson went out., at minute 72 A. Robertson came in and C. Chambers went out., at minute 82 C. Ashford came in and S. Mannsverk went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sunderland
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