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Sunderland secured a thrilling victory over their Tyne-Wear derby rivals, Newcastle United, with a last-minute winner that completed a league double over their local adversaries. Despite falling behind early in the match, Sunderland demonstrated resilience and tactical acumen to turn the game around, ultimately extending their unbeaten run in league derbies to an impressive eleven games.
Jamie Carragher said: “It’s ten years since they played at St James Park in the Premier League and Newcastle United just cannot beat Sunderland. They can’t and what a moment for them. They probably never dreamed over these last four or five years, ten years, that they could go up against Newcastle. They got up surprisingly through the play-offs last season, and to do the double over their biggest rivals, one of the best moments those fans will remember for a very long time. We mentioned they were the first team in the big five Euro leagues to play 50 games, and for Sunderland, they deserved this in the second half. They couldn’t match them physically in the second half and it’s only right that this guy got the winning goal, Brian Brobbey. He was a thorn in the side of Newcastle defenders all afternoon. What a moment.”
Sunderland’s comeback began after a shaky start, with a defensive lapse allowing Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon to open the scoring. However, Chemsdine Talbi equalized just before the hour mark, capitalizing on a set-piece that Newcastle failed to clear effectively. The match took another dramatic turn when Newcastle’s Malick Thiaw thought he had restored their lead, only for the goal to be disallowed due to a foul on Sunderland keeper Melker Ellborg.
As the match progressed, Sunderland appeared the more likely side to find a winner, a belief that was realized in the dying moments of the game. Former Ajax forward Brian Brobbey, who had been a constant threat to the Newcastle defense, scored the decisive goal. His initial shot was saved by Newcastle’s Aaron Ramsdale, but Brobbey made no mistake with the rebound, securing a memorable victory for Sunderland.
This win not only highlights Sunderland’s growing confidence and tactical discipline under Regis Le Bris but also cements their status as a formidable force in derby matches. The victory is a testament to the team’s resilience and determination, qualities that will be crucial as they continue their campaign.
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