Sunderland came from behind three times before beating West Ham 5-3 on penalties to reach the semi-finals of Premier League 2 – but how did each player fare for the young Black Cats?
Tom Watson converted the winning spot kick after Ellis Taylor had cancelled out Gideon Kodua’s opener to take the game to extra-time. Caden Kelly and Tom Watson then scored dramatic equalisers as Graeme Murty’s side came from 2-1 and 3-2 down to force a shootout in the additional 30 minutes. The young Black Cats will face Reading in the last four of the competition.
Here’s how each Sunderland player fared at Eppleton CW:
9. Harrison Jones - 7
Found more space in the second half of normal time in the number 10 position. Got into promising positions but overhit a few passes. Dropped into a deeper position after Rigg was substituted. Scored from the spot in the shootout. 7 Photo: Chris Fryatt
10. Tom Watson - 8
Was a threat as he made some good runs down the left, even if his end product let him down at times in normal time. Helped create the goal which took the game to extra-time. Then scored a dramatic late equaliser in extra-time before scoring the winning penalty. 8 Photo: Chris Fryatt
11. Trey Ogunsuyi - 7
Had a tough task against three West Ham centre-halves. Stuck to his task and helped force Sunderland’s third equaliser by getting on the end of a cross before Watson converted at the back post. 7 Photo: Chris Fryatt
12. Joe Ryder - 6
(for Rigg, 70) Came on midway through the second half and made a few good runs down the right as the game opened up in extra-time. 6 Photo: National World