Brentford suffer late heartbreak as Sunderland, bolstered by substitute Isidor, clinch dramatic come-from-behind victory in the final moments of play
In a dramatic turn of events at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland emerged victorious against Brentford, securing a 2-1 win in their latest Premier League clash.
The game started off evenly, with neither team able to find the back of the net in the first half. However, the deadlock was broken in the 37th minute when Frank Onyeka's cross found Igor Thiago, who scored the opening goal for Sunderland.
Brentford responded swiftly, with Dango Ouattara's goal in the 21st minute being disallowed due to offside after a VAR review. The score remained 0-1 in favour of Sunderland at the break.
The second half began with Brentford pushing hard for an equaliser. Their efforts paid off in the 58th minute when Rico Henry fouled Habib Diarra, resulting in a penalty kick for Sunderland. Enzo Le Fee converted the spot-kick, making the score 1-1.
However, Sunderland had the last laugh. In the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time, Wilson Isidor scored a late winner, thanks to an assist from Granit Xhaka. This goal was the second-latest winner in Sunderland's Premier League history, adding to the excitement of the match.
The victory propelled Sunderland up to sixth in the Premier League standings, marking an impressive start to their season. Wilson Isidor, who scored his second goal in his first two Premier League home appearances for Sunderland, was the hero of the day.
Coach RΓ©gis Le Bris, who won two consecutive home games in the top English league for the first time since Gus Poyet in 2013, praised his team's resilience and determination. This victory also makes Le Bris the first Black Cats coach to win his first two top-flight games at the Stadium of Light since Poyet in 2013.
Brentford, on the other hand, dropped down to 12th in the Premier League table following this loss. They will look to bounce back in their next fixture.
The thrilling encounter at the Stadium of Light served as a testament to the excitement and unpredictability of the Premier League. With such close-fought matches, fans can expect a rollercoaster ride throughout the season.
