Sunderland narrowly missed out on progressing from the group stage of the Premier League International Cup, but the team has rebounded with a significant victory. In a thrilling encounter, Sunderland faced off against their local rivals, Newcastle, and emerged victorious with a score of 2-1.

The match took place at the Eppleton Colliery Football Ground, where Sunderland found themselves trailing after Anthony Gordon scored the opening goal for Newcastle. However, Sunderland quickly regrouped and equalised through Chemsdine Talbi, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.

In the dying moments of the match, Brian Brobbey scored a 90th-minute winner, sealing the victory for Sunderland. This win not only boosts Sunderland’s morale but also marks a derby double over Newcastle this season, having previously secured a win against them earlier.

Following the match, Sunderland’s head coach expressed pride in the team’s resilience and ability to come back from a goal down. Observers noted that this victory could be pivotal for Sunderland as they continue to build momentum in their campaign.