Hemir playing for Sunderland. Photo: Frank ReidHemir playing for Sunderland. Photo: Frank Reid
Hemir playing for Sunderland. Photo: Frank Reid

'Exciting': Joe Nicholson’s Sunderland player ratings photos after San Antonio win as new signings feature

Our player ratings following Sunderland’s pre-season friendly against San Antonio FC.

Sunderland claimed a 3-1 win over San Antonio FC in their first match of their US pre-season tour - but how did each player fare for Tony Mowbray’s side?

The Black Cats opened the scoring in the 15th minute after a neat finish from Chris Rigg, but were pegged back 10 minutes later when San Antonio defender PC scored a long-range free-kick.

Sunderland then retook the lead on the stroke of half-time after an own goal from Carter Manley, before Mowbray made 10 outfield changes at half-time.

Substitute Jewison Bennette then added a third for the visitors in stoppage-time.

Here’s how each Sunderland player fared at the Toyota Field Stadium: