Sunderland 0 Leicester City 1: Highlights after Jamie Vardy goal and Luke O'Nien yellow card
Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Championship leaders Leicester at the Stadium of Light – but how did each player fare for the Black Cats?
Jamie Vardy scored the game’s only goal in the 13th minute, after Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson had kept out Wout Faes’ header. After a shaky start, Mike Dodds’ side finished on the front foot but couldn’t force an equaliser.
Here's how the game played out:
Sunderland vs Leicester
79' Another Leicester change
ON: Iheanacho
OFF: Vardy
Vardy is withdrawn while receiving stick from the Sunderland fans. Teh Leicester striker reacts by waving his arms in the air.
81' Over from Aouchiche
Aouchiche wins a free-kick on the edge of the box but sends his free-kick over the bar.
It comes after another low effort from Hume was saved.
A big 10 minutes to come.
89' Ndidi booked
Aouchiche does well again but sees his cross blocked.
Now Ndidi has been booked for a foul on Hjelde.
90+4' Penalty appeal
Ballard was sent through on goal after staying forward from a set-piece.
The defender then tangled with Faes and appealed for a penalty but nothing was given.
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