Sunderland 2 Crystal Palace 2: Fabio Borini the late hero but who was man of the match?

Fabio Borini was the hero for Sunderland scoring a stunning late goal to snatch a last-minute equaliser.
Jack Rodwell started for Sunderland against Crystal PalaceJack Rodwell started for Sunderland against Crystal Palace
Jack Rodwell started for Sunderland against Crystal Palace

Sunderland had led through Dame N'Doye's first goal for the club but a Connor Wickham double in the second half saw Palace take a 2-1 lead.

Sub Borini was the late hero, making it 2-2.

Here are Richard Mennear's player ratings:

Sunderland (4-1-4-1)

Vito Mannone: Made a good point-blank save to deny Scott Dann half an hour in. Could do little about Wickham's first goal.....6

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DeAndre Yedlin: Got forward a lot, no surprise given how open the game was. Needs to improve his crossing. Assist.....6

John O'Shea (C): An early departure through injury, big blow to Sunderland. O'Shea had done well too, making some key interceptions.....6

Lamine Kone: Had the better of Wickham in the opening stages of the game but the striker got his revenge second half. Defence was wayward after the break....6

Patrick van Aanholt: Saw plenty of the ball down the left-hand side. Decision making poor at times. His pace caused Palace problems though.....6

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Jan Kirchhoff: So comfortable on the ball, always looking to be involved. Calm in possession too but faded second half and was subbed....6

Yann M'Vila: Switched the play well in the first half but Sunderland lost all composure after Palace scored....7

Jack Rodwell: Full of running on his return to the side. Started really well, making a couple of bursting runs. One of the brighter players. MOM...7

Dame N'Doye: Scored his first goal for Sunderland, took a massive deflection off Dann. Lost Wickham for second goal. Pushed about too easily.....7

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Wahbi Khazri: Sunderland look to him whenever they get the ball. Work rate impressive but offered little after the break as Palace dominated.....6

Jermain Defoe: Isolated again in the first half, Sunderland need to get more support to him. Tested Hennessey with a few tame efforts.....6

Subs:

Younes Kaboul (for O'Shea, 28): Slotted in well alongside Kone first half. Defence fell apart after the break for their two goals......6

Lee Cattermole (for Kirchhoff, 64): Doesn't have the passing range of Kirchhoff. Sunderland lost all their confidence after Palace drew level. Nasty cut to head....5

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Fabio Borini (for Cattermole, 80): Cattermole had a nasty gash to his head and was subbed. His replacement Borini produced a stunning equaliser....7

Subs Not Used: Pickford, Jones, Larsson, Toivonen.

Goals: N'Doye (36), Borini (90)

Booked: Rodwell (18)

Crystal Palace (4-4-1-1)

Wayne Hennessey: 7

Joel Ward: 6

Scott Dann: 6

Damien Delaney: 6

Martin Kelly: 6

Yohan Cabaye: 7

Mile Jedinak (C): 6

Wilfried Zaha: 7

Jodon Mutch: 7

Yannick Bolasie: 6

Connor Wickham: 8

Subs:

Joe Ledley (for Cabaye, 73): 6

Bakary Sako (for Bolasie, 77): 6

Emmanuel Adebayor (for Wickham, 83): 6

Subs Not Used: McCarthy, Mariappa, Lee, Gayle.

Goals: Wickham (61, 67)

Booked: Dann (45)

Referee: Anthony Taylor (Greater Manchester) Inconsistent in his decision making. Upset both sides with erratic decisions......4/10

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