UEFA Europa League 26/27 · Round 2 · THU, OCT 15
SCU Torreense vs Sunderland AFC match report: Sunderland edge past Torreense late
Sunderland AFC came from behind to beat SCU Torreense in the UEFA Europa League, with two second-half goals settling the match.
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Final score
SCU Torreense 1, Sunderland AFC 2. The home side led 1-0 at half-time, but Sunderland AFC scored twice after the break to take the away win.
Goals
Volnei Feltes put SCU Torreense ahead in the 37th minute, assisted by Amine Oudrhiri. This was Volnei Feltes's first UEFA Europa League goal for SCU Torreense this season. Jules Ahoka equalised for Sunderland AFC in the 67th minute, assisted by Nordi Mukiele. This was Jules Ahoka's first UEFA Europa League goal for Sunderland AFC this season. Noah Sadiki scored the winner in the 90th minute, assisted by Granit Xhaka. This was Noah Sadiki's first UEFA Europa League goal for Sunderland AFC this season.
Match flow
Sunderland AFC were on top for most of the first half. They were on top for most of the second half as well. Sunderland AFC were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
Sunderland AFC had the better of the attacking numbers, with 4 shots on target to SCU Torreense's 1. Sunderland AFC also had 9 corners to SCU Torreense's 2. Possession was close, with Sunderland AFC holding 55% to SCU Torreense's 45%.
Discipline
SCU Torreense picked up 1 yellow card, while Sunderland AFC received 3 yellow cards. Neither side had a player sent off. The match official was Enea Jorgji.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Sunderland AFC the favourites, at an implied 70%; Sunderland AFC won the match.
What it means
SCU Torreense are 16th in the table with 3 points and a goal difference of 0. Sunderland AFC are 4th with 6 points and a goal difference of 2.
Verdict
Sunderland AFC controlled the match on the numbers and in dangerous areas, and they eventually turned that into a late away win. SCU Torreense held a half-time lead but could not hold on as Sunderland AFC's pressure told in the second half.