In a riveting match at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland clinched a memorable victory by edging out Bournemouth with a score of 3-2. The home team, managed by Regis Le Bris, overcame early adversity after conceding goals to Amine Adli (6’) and Tyler Adams (14’) in the first half. However, Sunderland made a strong comeback thanks to Enzo Le Fée’s penalty conversion (29’), Bertrand Traoré’s goal right after halftime (0’ 2T), and Brian Brobbey’s strike (23’ 2T).
In a dramatic moment, Marcus Tavernier of Bournemouth hit the post in the 84th minute, missing the potential equalizer that would have changed the course of the game.
Brian Brobbey emerged as the standout player of the match, contributing with a goal, two shots on target, and two accurate passes, solidifying his position as Sunderland’s hero for the day. Bertrand Traoré also played a crucial role, scoring once, completing 19 passes, and attempting three shots on goal.
Regis Le Bris set up his team in a 4-5-1 formation with Robin Roefs guarding the goal. The defensive line included Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, and Reinildo Mandava. In midfield were Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka, Bertrand Traoré, Enzo Le Fée, and Chemsdine Talbi, with Wilson Isidor leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth, led by Andoni Iraola, also adopted a 4-5-1 strategy, featuring Djordje Petrovic as the goalkeeper, with a defensive setup comprising Adam Smith, Bafodé Diakité, Marcos Senesi, and Adrien Truffert. Their midfield included Alex Scott, Tyler Adams, Antoine Semenyo, Marcus Tavernier, and Amine Adli, while Evanilson was positioned up front.
The match was officiated by referee Tim Robinson.
Looking ahead, Sunderland will visit Liverpool, while Bournemouth is set to host Everton in their next fixture. Sunderland is currently sitting fourth in the league with 22 points, while Bournemouth stands ninth with 19 points.
Substitutions for Sunderland
- 62’ 2T – Trai Hume replaced Bertrand Traoré
- 62’ 2T – Romaine Mundle replaced Chemsdine Talbi
- 63’ 2T – Brian Brobbey replaced Wilson Isidor
- 85’ 2T – Lutsharel Geertruida replaced Enzo Le Fée
Yellow Cards for Sunderland:
- 20’ 1T – Omar Alderete (unsportsmanlike behavior)
- 19’ 2T – Trai Hume (unsportsmanlike behavior)
- 45’ 2T – Robin Roefs (delaying the game)
- 48’ 2T – Nordi Mukiele (unsportsmanlike behavior)
- 52’ 2T – Romaine Mundle (unsportsmanlike behavior)
Substitutions for Bournemouth
- 45’ 2T – Lewis Cook replaced Alex Scott
- 70’ 2T – David Brooks replaced Amine Adli and Justin Kluivert replaced Tyler Adams
- 79’ 2T – Enes Ünal replaced Adam Smith
- 80’ 2T – Eli Kroupi replaced Evanilson
Yellow Cards for Bournemouth:
- 24’ 1T – Alex Scott (unsportsmanlike behavior)
- 40’ 2T – Antoine Semenyo (unsportsmanlike behavior)
- 45’ 2T – Marcos Senesi (unsportsmanlike behavior)
- 48’ 2T – David Brooks (unsportsmanlike behavior)
Red Card for Bournemouth:
- 50’ 2T – Lewis Cook (direct red)