Mike Dodds’ side fell a goal down in the 19th minute when Swans winger Ronald opened the scoring. The Brazilian then netted his second of the match nine minutes later, while the visitors could have scored more in the first half. Luke O’Nien managed to pull a goal back for Sunderland 13 minutes from time but it was too little too late.
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at the Stadium of Light:
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at the Stadium of Light:
9. Abdoullah Ba - 4
One of many trying to rotate in a fluid system who in the end ended up looking lost as Swansea poured forward. More prominent and dangerous from the left wing in the second half but no real end product for it. 4 Photo: Frank Reid
Wasn’t able to get into the contest in the first half. Looked better in the second half and got on top of the game without producing much in the final third. 4 Photo: Frank Reid
Worked a few shooting opportunities though was unable to draw a significant save from Rushworth. Out of the game for most of the first half. A warm reception from the supporters when withdrawn in the second half suggested they appreciate his running throughout a woeful afternoon. 5 Photo: Frank Reid