Defoe, 32-years-old at the time, met a Steven Fletcher header to thump a looping shot into the top corner from 22 yards as Sunderland won their first match in nine Premier League games.
But what happened to the starting XI and subs from that day? Scroll down and click through the pages to find out.
17. SUB 6: Seb Coates
The defender now plays his football in Portugal, for giants Sporting CP. Photo: Mark Runnacles
18. SUB 7: Will Buckley
Currently with Sunderland’s League One rivals Bolton Wanderers after stints with Leeds United, Birmingham City and Sheffield Wednesday. Photo: Gareth Copley
19. Manager: Dick Advocaat
Currently head coach of Feyenoord. Photo: Ian Walton