Story of the day as Sunderland Under-23s lose 3-1 to Middlesbrough Under-23s after Anthony Patterson starts
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Boro named a strong starting XI which included experienced defender Sol Bamba, so it was always going to be a tough test for the young Black Cats.
Anthony Patterson, who has played two league games for the senior side this season, started in goal for Sunderland and had a busy afternoon between the sticks.
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Hide AdElliott Dickman’s side fell 2-0 down before half-time after goals from Harry Green and William Kokolo, while Josh Coburn added a third in the second half.
Sunderland pulled a goal back through defender Tyrese Dyce but it was too little too late for the hosts.
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RECAP: Sunderland U23s 1 Middlesbrough U23s 3
Key Events
- SAFC lose 3-1: Coburn (2), Green & Dyce with the goals
- Sunderland XI: Patterson, Richardson, Younger, Almond, Dyce, Scott, Sonha, Kachosa, Wearne, Kimpioka, Harris.
- Subs: Carney, Newall, Jessup, Chapman, Kelly.
Bamba to the rescue
Two big interceptions as Sunderaland cut through defence.
And then ANOTHER chance.
Kachosa cross thumped over the bar by Wearne.
Another chance!
Dyce gets to the byline and chips a cross to the back post.
Richardson meets it but nods just wide. Sunderland should be level at least.