Sunderland draw at Lech Poznan to end winning start

Sunderland’s winning start in the Europa League ended with a 1-1 draw away to Lech Poznan, leaving the English side unbeaten but dropping their first points in the competition. Timur Tutierov put Sunderland ahead in the second minute, heading in a cross from Nilson Angulo. The goal was Tutierov’s first for the club, according to the match report. Sunderland had chances to increase their lead, including an effort from Malick Fofana that struck the post and a shot from Nordi Mukiele that Lech goalkeeper Mateusz Lis saved. Lech equalised in the 70th minute. Substitute Leo Bengtsson scored with a low shot after a corner rebounded to him just inside the penalty area. Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs then made a close-range save from Michal Gurgul as Lech pressed for a winner. The draw followed Sunderland’s victories over AZ Alkmaar and Torreense in their first two league-phase matches. The result ended that run of wins but extended the club’s unbeaten start in Europe. Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris made six changes from the side that lost to Bournemouth in the Premier League. Habib Diarra made his first start of the season after returning from injury. He had an opportunity to...