'Never really looked threatened': How Sunderland fans reacted after crucial Doncaster win

Two first-half goals ensured Sunderland claimed a crucial 2-0 win over Doncaster at the Stadium of Light - but what did Black Cats supporters make of the performance?
Charlie Wyke scored Sunderland's second goal against Doncaster at the Stadium of Light.Charlie Wyke scored Sunderland's second goal against Doncaster at the Stadium of Light.
Charlie Wyke scored Sunderland's second goal against Doncaster at the Stadium of Light.

Goals from Lewis Morgan and Charlie Wyke meant Jack Ross' side stayed in touching distance of the automatic promotion places - reducing the gap to second-place Barnsley to just two points, with a game in hand on the Tykes.

Wyke in particular earned plenty of praise after the full-time whistle, while fans also commended centre-back pairing Jimmy Dunne and Alim Ozturk after the duo were both recalled to the starting XI.

Here's how some fans reacted to the result after the game:

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@Jam_Sarny: Both Ozturk and Dunne deserve a HUGE amount of praise. To come into the starting eleven under those circumstances and THEN go on to keep one of the leagues most prolific strikers effectively silent, is a huge task. Well done boys!

@Parkersafc: Hopefully that Coventry result proves the jolt we needed. Great all round performance

@Ian_Crow3: Solid performance. Ozturk and @jimmydunne70 great, no nonsense all game. CB's for rest of season. @Charliewyke1 another goal and assist. MOTM for me been unreal of late. Huge difference to Coventry. Now keep it going and get auto promotion. C'MON SUNDERLAND!!!

@JaydizzleSafc: Once again @LukeONien staying behind for a kick about with a mascot! What a lad!

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@lukerids: Perfect response today. Wyke brilliant. Comfortable and controlled performance. On to the next one. Haway! #SAFC

@janey1000: Good performance, from #Safc never really looked threatened. Must have been some pressure after the earlier results too. Well done lads

@MorganLowrie: Great performance when #SAFC needed it most. Wyke superb but huge credit must go to Jimmy Dunne and Özturk. In out the cold and marshalled one of L1’s most potent strikers excellently. 4 more like that & the only way is up!

@aimeegordon_x: Different side with Cattermole in the team... absolute rock.. Wyke looks different player

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@Fletcher1993: Wyke was class today, Ozturk looked solid and McGeady was unreal.

@EGR4Y: Feared the worst when ozturk and dunne were announced. Rightfully clamped up with what was a pretty solid 90 minutes really. Onto Monday and another massive game. Well done boys