Sunderland 0 Cardiff 1: Highlights as Mark McGuinness goal gives visitors win at the Stadium of Light

How it played out at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Cardiff City in the Championship.

Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Cardiff City at the Stadium of Light – but how did each player fare for Tony Mowbray’s side?

The Black Cats dominated possession for large spells but couldn’t find a breakthrough against a compact Bluebirds defence.

Cardiff then nicked a late winner when defender Mark McGuinness headed home Ryan Wintle’s corner three minutes from time.

Here’s how the game played out:

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