Story of the day as Lee Johnson reacts to Tom Flanagan's late disallowed goal and Sunderland lose at Burton Albion
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Brewers winger Jonny Smith scored the only goal of the game in the 67th minute at the Pirelli Stadium, while the Black Cats created enough chances to win the contest.
Sunderland defender Tom Flanagan saw a late goal disallowed for offside in a dramatic ending to the match, while new signings Nathan Broadhead came off the bench to make his debut.
Here’s how it all unfolded:
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RECAP: Burton 1 (Smith, 67) Sunderland 0
Key Events
- Sunderland XI: Burge, Winchester, Flanagan, Doyle, Cirkin, O’Nien, Neil, Gooch, Embleton, McGeady, Stewart
- Subs: Patterson, Alves, Wright, Diamond, Pritchard, O’Brien, Broadhead
- Burton: Garratt, Brayford, Shaughnessy, Leak, Hamer, Mancienne, O’Connor, Smith, Powell, Akins, Patrick
- Subs: Balcombe, Borthwick-Jackson, Bostwick, Rowe, Blake-Tracy, Amadi-Holloway, Taylor
67’ GOAL! Burton (Smith)
What a strike!
The Burton winger has caused problems cutting inside onto his left foot and curled an excellent effort into the top corner there after Powell was tackled on the edge of Sunderland’s box.
63’ Slick move from Burton
Burton almost cut Sunderland open there after a neat one-two between Akins and Hamer on the left.
The latter’s cross was drilled low across the box but no one was there to convert it.
60’ Penalty appeal!
Lee Johnson and his staff were appealing for a penalty there.
Winchester cut in from the right and saw his shot saved by Garratt.
The ball fell to Cirkin who collided with a Burton defender but nothing was given.
It would have been soft.
55’ Free header
Burton should be ahead.
Powell’s set-pieces have caused problems and his in-swinging free-kick was met by Leak who had a free header.
The defender’s effort went over the bar though.
50’ What a block from Flanagan!
Another quick counter attack from Burton saw Smith, Powell and Akins link up well.
The ball eventually fell to the latter inside the area but Flanagan threw himself at the shot to block it.
Second half under way
No changes at the break.
Good start to the first half from Sunderland after Gooch won a corner on the right.
From the set-piece, O’Nien’s low shot was saved by Garratt.
Promising start to the second half.