Phil Smith’s Sunderland ratings as Mukiele scores and Ballard sees red in 1-1 v Wolves | OneFootball

Sunderland were held to a 1-1 draw by relegated Wolves on Saturday, having led early through Nordi Mukiele before Dan Ballard’s red card shifted the contest. Wolves levelled from a corner soon after half-time and Sunderland responded well but could not force a winner.

According to Sunderland Echo, these are the player ratings from the match.

Robin Roefs made smart second-half saves from Mane and Armstrong, though he could not prevent the equaliser from a corner with Sunderland down to 10. Rated six.

Nordi Mukiele escaped Lima to head the opener, then moved into centre-back after the dismissal and stayed solid, pressing energetically late on. Rated seven.

Dan Ballard began confidently in possession before being sent off for pulling the hair of Tolo Arokodare, a pivotal call in a game Sunderland had controlled and in keeping with this season’s precedent. Rated four.

Omar Alderete coped well with Wolves’ direct first-half play, winning a string of headers and clearances, and maintained that standard after the break. Rated seven.

Source: Sunderland Echo