Wolves 0-0 Sunderland: Player ratings as superb rearguard seals valuable point
Here's how the Black Cats rated...
ROBBIN RUITER
Drew the ire of Chris Coleman for being too slow off his line. To the credit of the defence in front of him had little to do until late on, when he saved well twice. 6
DONALD LOVE (Galloway, 79)
Thrown in against the league's best attacking side and defensively did his duties. 6
TYIAS BROWNING
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Hide AdLooked very uncomfortable on the ball, particularly in the first half, but in defence he was excellent throughout. 7
MARC WILSON
Got himself a yellow card early in the second half when caught out of position but made some very good defensive interventions. 6
JOHN O'SHEA
Led the defence well. Sunderland looked far more organised than when attempting this formation earlier in the season. 7
ADAM MATTHEWS
Pushed out to an unfamiliar left-back berth but dealt with the excellent Ivan Cavaleiro well enough. 6
DARRON GIBSON
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Hide AdSunderland's best midfielder on the ball and arguably off it too, winning the ball from the Wolves midfield regularly and intelligent in his pressing. 7
LEE CATTERMOLE
Put his side in big trouble with two fouls in a minute. The second and crucial one came as he was caught in possession after taking too long to pass. Left his side with a mountain to climb. 4
GEORGE HONEYMAN
Massive physical effort to help Sunderland cope with Wolves but composure on the ball not quite there. 6
LYNDEN GOOCH (Embleton, 90)
A bundle of energy throughout. Some poor moments on the ball but did more than anyone to haul his side up the pitch. 7
LEWIS GRABBAN (Vaughan, 84)
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Hide AdNever given a sniff in front of goal. Service not great with Sunderland understandably defending deep and in numbers. 5
Subs
BRENDAN GALLOWAY 6
JAMES VAUGHAN 6
ELLIOT EMBLETON 6
Unused: Steele, McGeady, Asoro, Beadling,
Wolves XI: Ruddy; Doherty, Boly, Coady, Bennett, Douglas (Costa, 75); Saiss (N'Diaye, 68), Neves; Jota, Cavaleiro, Bonatini
Unused subs: Norris, Batth, Price, Enobakhare, Vinagre
Bookings: Wilson, 50 Honeyman, 63 Douglas, 64
Red Card: Cattermole, 63