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Sadiki’s late goal gives Sunderland 2-1 win over Torreense

Published 16 October 2026

Sunderland came from behind to beat Torreense 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday, with Noah Sadiki scoring a stoppage-time winner after Jules Ahoka had equalised. The result followed a match in which the visitors fell behind to a long-range strike from Volnei Feltes and had an earlier goal ruled out. Feltes opened the scoring in the 37th minute, driving forward before sending a shot into the top corner. Sunderland had controlled much of the first half, but could not turn that possession into a goal. Timur Tutierov appeared to put them ahead with a header, but the effort was disallowed after a foul was called in the buildup. Sunderland increased the pressure after the break. Regis Le Bris made a quadruple substitution in the 59th minute, and the changes helped shift the game. Nordi Mukiele crossed for Ahoka, whose header levelled the score eight minutes later. Ahoka, a summer arrival, scored his first goal for the club. Sunderland continued to press for a winner. A late penalty initially awarded to the visitors was overturned after a video review. In the third minute of added time, Sadiki struck a half-volley to secure the win. It was his first goal for Sunderland, and the...

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