Brian Brobbey's last-gasp winner seals dramatic comeback for Sunderland over Newcastle United
In a stunning reversal at St James' Park, Manchester City striker and England international Bryan "Bro" Brobbey scored an 89th-minute goal to secure victory against his former club teammate's side as part of this weekend's derby series results for Sunderland AFC versus Newcastle United FC in the Premier League.
Key Points
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1Sunderland secured a dramatic late comeback victory against Newcastle United, winning their first two league matches of the season in this derby.
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2Brian Brobbey scored a decisive goal just before stop time to seal Sunderland's win at St. James' Park on Sunday afternoon.
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3Newcastle had taken an early lead through Anthony Gordon but were undone by errors and late pressure from Black Cats players.
Developments
Sunderland defeated Newcastle United 2-1 with late goals from Brian Brobbey (his first Premier League double) in a dramatic comeback at St James' Park following an early lead for the visitors and Chemsdine Talbi's equalizer. The win moved Sunderland above their rivals into eleventh place, though play was briefly halted due to racist abuse directed toward Lutsharel Geertruida earlier in the second half after pre-match clashes between supporters resulted in one arrest outside St James' Park.
Sunderland defeated Newcastle United 2-1 at St James' Park in a dramatic Tyne-Wear derby comeback. Brian Brobbey scored late to secure victory after Chemsdine Talbi equalized, marking Sunderland's latest win from losing positions and extending their unbeaten away record against the Black Cats this season.
Sunderland defeated Newcastle United 2-1 at St James' Park after coming from behind thanks to goals by Chemsdine Talbi (60th minute) and Brian Brobbey in stoppage time. The victory marks two wins for Sunderland against their arch-rivals this season, though the Black Cats suffered a calamity defensively as Anthony Gordon scored early before halftime due to missing key players like Robin Roefs on injury list or not fit enough