Sunderland held by Lech Poznan in Europa League draw

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 22 Oct, 21:20 · Archive

Sunderland drew 1-1 away to Lech Poznan in the Europa League, with Timur Tutierov scoring early but Leo Bengtsson equalising for the hosts.

Sunderland drew 1-1 away to Lech Poznan in the Europa League, missing the chance to extend their winning run in the competition.

Tutierov gave Sunderland a perfect start in the second minute, nodding home Nilson Angulo's cross after Lis' poor clearance. The 21-year-old was making just his third competitive start since arriving at Sunderland's academy in 2023 and had spent the previous season on loan in League One with Exeter. He was fast-tracked into the first team following injuries to Brian Brobbey and Wilson Isidor.

Sunderland dominated the match, creating numerous chances to extend their lead. Malick Fofana hit the post and Nordi Mukiele forced a strong save from Lis, but the visitors struggled to convert their dominance into goals. Sunderland registered 25 shots, including 11 on target.

Lech responded in the 70th minute when substitute Leo Bengtsson fired a low strike through a crowd of bodies following a knock-down from a corner to beat Robin Roefs at his near post. Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris made six changes from Sunday's Premier League defeat to Bournemouth, including a first start of the season for Habib Diarra following his return from injury.

The point keeps Sunderland unbeaten in Europe this season but ends their winning start, which had seen them claim back-to-back victories over AZ Alkmaar and Torreense.

How it is being reported

• Dominant Sunderland punished as Bengtsson earns Lech drawTimur Tutierov's first Sunderland goal was not enough to earn them the victory they deserved in Poland as their wastefulness was punished in a 1-1 draw at lowly Lech Poznan.Sky Sports · 22 Oct, 20:45
• Europa League: Sunderland held in Poznan as Juventus denied comeback winSunderland drop points in 1-1 draw but stay unbeaten VAR rules out Juventus winner in draw with Rennes Sunderland ’s winning start in the Europa League was ended with a 1-1 draw away to Lech Poznan . The point keeps Sunderland unbeaten in Europe this season but ends their winning start, which saw them claim back-to-back victories over AZ Alkmaar and Torreense. A thrilling opening saw Sunderland go in front early through Timur Tutierov, who was making just his third competitive start since arriving at Sunderland’s academy in 2023. Continue reading...Guardian Football · 22 Oct, 20:14
• Lech Poznan v Sunderland, Juventus v Rennes, and more: Europa League – live⚽ Updates from 5.45pm BST kick-offs, then the 8pm games ⚽ Live scores | Table | Read Football Daily | And mail Daniel It’s been a strange start to the season for Sunderland and I’m not just talking about those pink Elvis kits. Yes, that is a real sentence. They’ve had some rotten luck – if they could’ve picked two players to avoid injury, Dan Ballard and Brian Brobbey would probably have been them – and, after last season’s outrageous exploits, they now sit bottom of the Premier League. However! Making their first foray into Europe in 52 years, they won their first home game then, on their…Guardian Sport · 22 Oct, 16:15

In this story: Sunderland · Lech Poznan · Timur Tutierov · Leo Bengtsson · Nilson Angulo · Régis Le Bris · Habib Diarra · Poland

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