Isidor's stoppage-time winner seals Sunderland victory over Brentford

Wilson Isidor volleyed a stoppage time winner as Sunderland came from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, securing a dramatic late victory that lifted the newly promoted Black Cats up the Premier League table. Igor Thiago had put Brentford ahead in the 77th minute, Enzo Le Fee equalised from the penalty spot shortly after, and substitute Isidor nodded home in the sixth minute of added time to seal all three points for the hosts.

The match was tight and cagey for long periods, with video assistant referee checks and a missed penalty shaping the outcome. Brentford thought they had opened the scoring in the first half through Dango Ouattara, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review. Early in the second half, Sunderland conceded a spot kick when Reinildo Mandava fouled Nathan Collins, yet Kevin Schade saw his tame penalty comfortably saved by Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs.

Brentford finally took the lead when Thiago headed in a cross in the 77th minute. Moments later Sunderland were awarded a penalty when Rico Henry fouled Habib Diarra and Le Fee converted to level. The game looked destined to finish all square until Isidor rose to...