Aston Villa still dey find dem first win of di season as dem drag 1-1 draw with 10-man Sunderland for Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon.
First half no really get action, but wahala burst after 30 mins when Reinildo Mandava lose him head kick Matty Cash. VAR check am and referee give am red card straight – Sunderland reduce to 10 men sharp-sharp.
Even though Sunderland dey defend deep, Aston Villa finally break dem defence with just under 25 minutes left. Matty Cash fire shot from distance, goalkeeper parry but e still end up for back of net – Villa first goal of di season don land.
But Sunderland no gree. Less than 10 minutes later, Granit Xhaka nod ball enter Wilson Isidor path, di striker control well and finish cool for box. Equaliser dey sure!
Both teams waka commot with one point each – Sunderland dey 7th with 8 points, Villa still dey suffer for 18th with only 3 points.
TPB Verdict
Sunderland go dey proud say dem still hold Villa despite 10 men. 8 points after five games na solid for manager Regis Le Bris and dem never chop home loss this season.
Villa side na another story – Emery boys suppose use di one-man advantage but dem no impress at all. Maybe Europa League match on Thursday go ginger dem confidence before league continue.
Highlights
- 26th min: Evann Guessand almost score but Robin Roefs pull heavy save for Sunderland post.
- 34th min: Reinildo Mandava kick Cash, VAR check, red card! Sunderland down to 10 men.
- 67th min: Matty Cash long-range shot give Villa first goal of di season – Sunderland 0-1 Aston Villa.
- 75th min: Wilson Isidor score equaliser after Xhaka header through – Sunderland 1-1 Aston Villa.
Man of the Match – Nordi Mukiele
With Sunderland dey one man short, Mukiele na di rock for defence. 16 defensive actions, 7 duels won. Pure warrior display.
Match Stats
- Possession: Sunderland 29% – 71% Aston Villa
- Shots: Sunderland 14 – 12 Aston Villa
- Shots on target: Sunderland 4 – 2 Aston Villa
- Corners: Sunderland 6 – 5 Aston Villa
- Fouls: Sunderland 14 – 8 Aston Villa
What Next?
Sunderland next match na against Nottingham Forest away on Saturday, before dem go face Man United for Old Trafford October 4.
Aston Villa go return to action Thursday for Europa League vs Bologna, then Fulham dey wait dem for Premier League on Sunday.
