Burnley vs Sunderland preview.
Report and free match highlights from Burnley vs. Sunderland in the Premier League at Turf Moor. The Clarets won 2-0 thanks to goals from Josh Cullen and Jaidon Anthony. Lyle Foster’s opener was controversially sent off for a foul.
Shortly after the restart, Cullen scored with a well-executed flick from Anthony (47). Then, with two minutes left, the 29-year-old doubled the lead by doing the same to his teammate.
Player ratings: Anthony and Cullen shine.
Burnley: Dubravka (7), Walker (7), Hartman (6), Ekdal (6), Esteve (7), Bruun Larsen (6), Ugochukwu (7), Foster (7), Anthony (9), Cullen (8), Hannibal (7).
Subs:Â Laurent (6), Sonne (6), Tchaouna (n/a), Worrall (n/a), Flemming (n/a).
Sunderland:Â Roefs (6), Hume (6), Ballarde (n/a), Alderete (6), Reinildo (5), Xhaka (6), Sadiki (6), Diarra (6), Talbi (), Adingra (7), Mayenda (6).
Subs:Â Seelt (5), Roberts (6), Le Fee (5), Isidor (5), Guiu (n/a).
Player of the Match:Â Jaidon Anthony.
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After his ball sent Anthony racing through on goal to round Robin Roefs and seal the victory. The Republic of Ireland international turned creator for the afternoon’s second goal.
When Lyle Foster beat Jenson Seelt to the ball and curled. His shot into the top corner just before halftime. Burnley believed they had taken the lead. However, the referee’s whistle cut short his celebrations.
Before obtaining possession of the ball, match official Michael Salisbury had blown for a foul by Foster on the Sunderland defender. After a review, VAR promptly confirmed the call.
Former referee Mike Dean stated on Soccer Saturday. “I think it’s a 50/50 call. Once he’s given the free-kick on-field. There’s no way he can really overturn it for me because it probably is just about a foul.”
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VAR John Brooks has looked at it and has simply agreed with the on-field decision after Michael Salisbury blows. The whistle and the ball are in the back of the net.”
Daniel Ballard, a vital player, was hurt and had to leave the game in the ninth minute. Adding to Sunderland’s afternoon misery.
Prior to his departure, Ballard was at the center of the Black Cats’ greatest opportunity. He knocked down the ball for Eliezer Mayenda to sweep home from close range. Former Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka stopped his attempt.
