Sunderland 2 – 0 Derby
Sunderland recorded a convincing 2-0 victory over Derby in a match that was dominated by possession and the home side’s effectiveness.
The match started at a rapid pace, with both teams eager to take the initiative. The first clear chance came in the 40th minute, when J. Bellingham put Sunderland ahead with a well-placed finish.
Following the goal, Sunderland took control of the game with more confidence and doubled their lead in the 55th minute through a goal by W. Isidor.
Derby tried to respond, but couldn’t find a way through. In the 89th minute, K. Goudmijn was booked for a late challenge.
Sunderland dominated in terms of possession (51%), shots on target (3) and fouls committed (7). Derby, on the other hand, had more corners (8) and attempts on goal (13).
The match was officiated by Dean Whitestone, who showed two yellow cards to each side.
The win puts Sunderland in a favorable position in the standings, while Derby will need to find solutions to reverse their poor form.
Substitutions derby: at minute 65 C. Forsyth came in and T. Chirewa went out., at minute 65 N. Mendez-Laing came in and B. Osborn went out., at minute 66 K. Jackson came in and M. Harness went out., at minute 66 C. Blackett-Taylor came in and J. Yates went out., at minute 75 R. Nyambe came in and N. Phillips went out.
Substitutions sunderland: at minute 74 A. Browne came in and C. Rigg went out., at minute 74 I. Poveda came in and P. Roberts went out., at minute 85 N. Rusyn came in and W. Isidor went out., at minute 85 T. Watson came in and I. Poveda went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sunderland
Derby
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