Wilson Isidor was the hero at the Stadium of Light as an impressive Sunderland came from behind to snatch a late 2-1 victory against Brentford.
Regis Le Bris’ side were often in control but had to wait until the 95th minute to finally take the initiative as the substitute Isidor rose highest to hand the hosts all three points.
After a tetchy first half, Brentford were given a golden chance to take the lead from the penalty spot after Reinildo pulled down Nathan Collins during a set-piece. Kevin Schade’s resulting spot-kick lacked any conviction though, as Robin Roefs saved with ease.
Brentford’s Kevin Schade misses a penalty
The visitors would take the lead through Igor Thiago’s header with 15 minutes to go, but were pegged back when Rico Henry conceded a near identical penalty to Reinildo earlier in the half.
This allowed Enzo Le Fee to level things up on his first Premier League start, before Isidor climbed to meet Granit Xhaka’s cross to secure a stoppage-time comeback victory in front of a jubilant Stadium of Light faithful.
Brentford’s penalty nightmare
Robin Roefs of Sunderland saved a penalty kick from Kevin Schade of Brentford
Sky Sports’ Sue Smith:
“It was quite an even game, they were pretty much matched up. It was like it was going from one side to another and you were thinking who was going to win this game. But, the Kevin Schade penalty…
“That was his first penalty that he’d ever taken in senior football.
“Thiago was on the pitch and he’d scored 10 of 12 in European football, including the one at [Nottingham] Forest. So you just think that was a huge opportunity. 10 of 12, he missed his last two though.”
Isidor’s dream 24 hours
It was the perfect end to what has been a perfect weekend for Isidor, who revealed he had become a father hours before netting the dramatic winner at the Stadium of Light.
“I’m just over the moon. I have no words. The last 24 hours I was rushing around – I didn’t sleep!” Isidor revealed post-match.
“My baby daughter was born and today I scored the winner. It’s probably the biggest I’ve ever felt in my life.
“We have the best fans in England. They were sending me so many messages congratulating me yesterday – my best answer was [my goal] today.”
