Player ratings as Sunderland spurn massive chance to close gap on relegation rivals

Sunderland chucked away another survival lifeline against Norwich City on Tuesday night.
Aiden McGeady missed a crucial penaltyAiden McGeady missed a crucial penalty
Aiden McGeady missed a crucial penalty

Ivo Pinto's late equaliser settled the scores after George Honyeman's opener.

Here's how the Black Cats rated...

LEE CAMP - A couple of troubling moments but generally kicked much better and seems a touch more at ease. 6

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DONALD LOVE - Came through a tough examination after giving away a number of early fouls. End product was poor in attack. 5

LAMINE KONE - Very composed in defence and has some good moments covering. 7

JOHN O'SHEA - His lack of pace was exposed at times but held it together before being replaced. 6

ADAM MATTHEWS - Some good runs forward in the first half before being taken off at the break. Gave little away defensively. 6

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LEE CATTERMOLE - Uncertain early on with some stray passes, but was disciplined in the second half. 6

GEORGE HONEYMAN - Right place, right time. Overall he was quiet but popped up when it mattered most. 6

OVIE EJARIA - Pressed really well but just lacked composure at the crucial moments. 5

AIDEN McGEADY - Penalty miss looked like it would be crucial but fought back well to force the opener. Always a threat. 6

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LYNDEN GOOCH - Decision making was questionable at times but endeavour and pressing was excellent. 6

ASHLEY FLETCHER - Led the line impressively, winning the penalty, pressing well and showing good movement. 6

Subs

BRYAN OVIEDO - Fluffed a great opening when McGeady released him but defensively was sound. 6

JAKE CLARKE-SALTER - Sunderland looked very uncertain after O'Shea left the field and the equaliser seemed inevitable. 5