'Deserved': Phil Smith's Sunderland player rating photos after frustrating Huddersfield draw including one 8
Sunderland were held to a 1-1 draw with Huddersfield at the Stadium of Light – but how did each player fare for Tony Mowbray’s side?
By Phil Smith
Published 18th Apr 2023, 22:00 BST
Updated 18th Apr 2023, 22:00 BST
The Black Cats took a first-half lead when Joe Gelhart received Amad’s pass before converting with a low effort past goalkeeper Tomas Vacilk.
Sunderland had chances to double their lead before the break but were pegged back just before the hour mark, with Josh Koroma’s deflected effort beating Anthony Patterson.
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players against Huddersfield:
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players against Huddersfield:
5. Lynden Gooch - 5
Plenty of energy up and down the flank and drew one excellent save from Vaclik, but did look a bit tired after a demanding schedule and was sluggish in and out of possession at times. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
Moved the ball nicely and mostly did a tough defensive job well, but was exposed by a harsh yellow card that left him unable to intervene when the visitors broke. 6 Photo: Martin Swinney
Was involved in some really promising moves but decision-making wasn’t quite at its precise best and he looked leggy late on. Probably a bit of a surprise Mowbray didn’t look to get more fresh legs on sooner. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
One or two dangerous runs but never really got into the game on what was a frustrating night for Sunderland’s forward line, who flickered but never found their best. 5 Photo: Martin Swinney