Sunderland drew 1-1 with relegated Wolves on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League. The contest was shaped by Dan Ballard’s red card for a hair pull after Nordi Mukiele had headed his side in front. Wolves levelled from a corner soon after the restart.
According to Sunderland Echo, Sunderland had been in control before the dismissal and, despite an excellent response, they could not force a winner.
Mukiele escaped Lima to nod the opener, then shifted to centre back and kept pressing late on. He was rated seven.
Ballard began confidently in possession but was sent off for pulling Tolo Arokodare’s hair, a turning point in a game Sunderland had managed. He received four.
Goalkeeper Robin Roefs made smart second-half saves from Mane and Armstrong to preserve the point. Sunderland played much of the half with 10 men. He was marked at six.
Omar Alderete impressed at centre back, dealing with Wolves’ direct play with a series of headers and clearances, then maintaining his level after the break. He was rated seven.