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Nick Voltemed scored an own goal. Sunderland Wear-Tyne derby spoils with 1-0 win newcastle,
After both sides had few real chances in the first half, the hosts went ahead a minute after the break when Voltemed inexplicably sent a header flying under the crossbar from Nordy Mukiele’s cross into his own net.
Although the previous match between the two sides, an FA Cup tie in January 2024, ended in a 3-0 Newcastle victory, Sunday’s victory extended the Black Cats’ unbeaten Wear-Tyne derby run in the league to 10 games.
This moved them up to seventh in the table, and Newcastle dropped back up to 12th.
There was a minute’s applause before kick-off for Sunderland cult hero Gary Rowell, who died on Saturday after a battle with leukaemia.
Black Cats made three changes after the defeat Manchester CityRenildo Mandava, along with Chelmsdine Talby and Brian Brobbey, while Anthony Elanga and Lewis Miley were Newcastle’s two changes from midweek. Champions League Draw with Bayer Leverkusen.
Sunderland controlled the early stages, with Newcastle forced to clear crosses into the box from Mukiele, Enzo Le Fea and Reinaldo, while Robin Roafs made a comfortable claim from Woltehammed’s through-ball at the opposite end.
Malik Thiaw headed wide of Bertrand Traoré’s teasing cross for Sunderland and Ilanga’s effort was easily caught by Ruffs.
The game developed into a physical contest and Newcastle tested the home defense when Mukiele turned away Bruno Guimaraes’ deep free-kick and Anthony Gordon’s cross was cleared.
eddie howe An early change was forced in the 42nd minute as Dan Byrne was unable to cope with Mukiele’s heavy challenge just moments earlier and Fabian Schar was brought on.
With neither side having a clear-cut chance during the first half, Dan Ballard had the first real chance on the stroke of half-time, heading Granit Xhaka’s cross over the crossbar.
But Sunderland took the lead a minute into the second period when Mukiele’s curling cross was met by Voltemed, but instead of producing a clearing header he only managed to deflect the ball powerfully into his own net.
Over the next minutes, Newcastle were forced to clear a volley of crosses from the left as the Black Cats quickly looked to take advantage of their pace.
Howe made a triple substitution, involving Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy and Joe Willock, and Guimaraes looked to level as he weaved around the box before releasing a shot that was caught by Ruffs.
The Sunderland goalkeeper blocked another curling effort from the Newcastle captain.
Trae Hume and Wilson came on for Isidore for the hosts and Isidore soon got his first chance, picking up the ball from Omar Alderete and making a brilliant save from Aaron Ramsdale at the near post.
Ballard cleared a looping pass intended for Barnes and substitute Yoan Wissa was equal to when Murphy’s cross took a deflection.
Referee Peter Banks showed several yellow cards in four minutes of chaotic time as tensions rose between the two teams, but Sunderland waved the game off to secure North East bragging rights.