How did the players fare in Sunderland’s 2-1 win at Sheffield Wednesday?
SHEFF WED (4-2-3-1):
Beadle 5; Valentin 6, Ihiekwe 5, Lowe 4 (Palmer 42, 5), Hatsuse 5 (Johnson 85); Charles 5, Ingelsson 6 (Cissoko 85); Gassama 5, Bannan 6, Windass 6 (Lowe 84); PATERSON 7 (Ugbo 58, 5).
Subs (not used): Charles (gk), Chalobah, Iorfa, Kobacki.
SUNDERLAND (4-2-3-1):
6 Patterson: Justified Le Bris’ faith in him as he made a crucial save from Ingelsson when the scores were level
7 Hume: Defended solidly down Sunderland’s right-hand side and delivered an excellent cross for Mayenda’s winner
6 Mepham: Lost the ball in the build-up to Wednesday’s goal, but also made some important blocks
7 O’Nien: As influential as ever on his 300th appearance – made some crucial challenges in the final quarter-of-an-hour
6 Hjelde: Got the nod to start ahead of Cirkin, and while he wasn’t always rock solid, he put in a good shift
8 Neil: Came into his own as Sunderland looked to control the game after claiming the lead – his game-management was excellent
6 Bellingham: Came close with a first-half shot that was deflected over, but wasn’t able to control the game
7 Roberts: Had some dangerous moments as Sunderland counter-attacked and was always an outlet for his side
6 Browne: Played as the most attacking of Sunderland’s central midfielders, but wasn’t really a factor in the final third
6 Mundle: Had some bright moments down the left-hand side, although played in patches
8 MAYENDA: Sunderland’s match-winner as he scored both of his side’s goals – an excellent lone-striker display
Subs:
Cirkin (for Mundle, 86)
Rigg (for Roberts, 86)
Jones (for Mayenda, 90+4)
(not used): Moore (gk), Seelt, Samed, Aleksic, Ogusunyi, Isidor.
Man Of The Match: ELIEZER MAYENDA – The Sunderland striker took his chance superbly as he stepped in to deputise for Wilson Isidor.
