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Sunderland stun Newcastle in derby as Brobbey strikes 90th-minute winner
As recently as Friday morning Eddie Howe talked about some results having “bigger consequences than others”. This one most definitely belongs in that bracket.
TL;DR
- Sunderland defeated Newcastle in a Tyne-Wear derby with a 90th-minute winner from Brian Brobbey.
- Newcastle initially took the lead through Anthony Gordon in the 10th minute.
- The match was briefly halted in the second half after reports of racist abuse directed at Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida.
- Chemsdine Talbi equalized for Sunderland in the second half.
- The victory extended Sunderland's unbeaten run against Newcastle in the league to 11 games.
- Newcastle dropped to 12th in the league table following the defeat.