Sunderland took the lead with 64 minutes played, Kyle Lafferty heading home but ex-Black Cat Mikael Mandron levelled the scores before the big Northern Ireland man popped up again to restore the home side’s lead.Then, Mandron popped up again with his second with a last-gasp equaliser to break Sunderland hearts.
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5. ALIM OZTURK
Dealt with the physical Gillingham forward line very well in the first half and kept it simple as was required. Like the rest of his defence, began to struggle a bit as the second developed and was withdrawn for a more attacking option. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
6. TOM FLANAGAN
Played a couple of excellent early passes to release Hume but couldn’t maintain that level throughout the contest. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
7. GEORGE DOBSON
Off the pace in the first half and sloppy in possession, but improved in the second and played a superb pass to release Lafferty for what should have been the winner. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
8. MAX POWER
A pair of excellent crossed helped build the pressure that eventually got Sunderland in the lead, but was uncharacteristically quiet on the turf where he has set the tempo of late. 5 Photo: FRANK REID 2020