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Sunderland Edges Out Stoke City in Thrilling Championship Clash
Sunderland secured a 2-1 victory over Stoke City in a captivating match at the Stadium of Light on December 7th, 2024. The game, part of the Championship’s 19th round, saw Stoke City hold a slight possession advantage (52%), but Sunderland proved more clinical in front of goal.
The match exploded into life early, with Lewis Koumas giving Stoke City the lead in the 6th minute. However, Tyrese Watson quickly leveled for Sunderland just a minute later. The second half was a tighter affair, but Watson’s second goal in the 86th minute secured a hard-fought win for the home side.
The statistics highlight the game’s intensity. Sunderland unleashed 23 shots (10 on target), compared to Stoke City’s 8 (2 on target). Despite their superior shot accuracy, Sunderland managed 48% possession. Sunderland also earned 9 corners to Stoke City’s 4. Craig Pawson officiated the match.
Substitutions stoke city: at minute 72 A. Vidigal came in and M. Manhoef went out., at minute 84 B. Wilmot came in and J. Bae went out.
Substitutions sunderland: at minute 79 D. Cirkin came in and A. Alese went out., at minute 79 E. Mayenda came in and C. Rigg went out., at minute 90 L. F. Hjelde came in and W. Isidor went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sunderland
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