Phil Smith's player ratings: Who shone for Sunderland in the first half against Rangers as match is abandoned
Sunderland played 45 minutes against Rangers in a pre-season friendly before the match was abandoned due to a power cut – but how did each player fare for the Black Cats in the opening 45 minutes?
By Phil Smith
Published 9th Jul 2022, 21:58 BST
Updated 9th Jul 2022, 22:06 BST
Luke O’Nien put Alex Neil’s side ahead after he converted Alex Pritchard’s in-swinging corner at Estadio Municipal de Albufeira.
That goal capped off an encouraging first half for Alex Neil’s men, yet the game wasn’t able to resume when players returned after the half-time interval.
Our chief SAFC writer Phil Smith has delivered his verdict on how each Sunderland player fared in Portugal.
The Sunderland Echo's coverage of SAFC in Portugal is brought to you in association with Flex Joinery. Visit www.flexjoinery.co.uk for further details.
Our chief SAFC writer Phil Smith has delivered his verdict on how each Sunderland player fared in Portugal.
9. Alex Pritchard - 9
Looked the best player on the pitch in the first 45. So intelligent in the way he makes those runs and moves the ball. 9 Photo: JPI Media
12. The Echo's chief Sunderland writer Phil Smith is providing in-depth coverage of the Portugal tour
The Sunderland Echo's coverage of SAFC in Portugal is brought to you in association with Flex Joinery. Visit www.flexjoinery.co.uk for further details. Photo: National World