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Sunderland 0-2 Dinamo Zagreb: Report, Result and Goals as Black Cats Suffer More Misery Under Le Bris
Dinamo capitalized on Sunderland’s defensive lapses before Le Bris made four changes at halftime and the hosts were denied by a VAR offside call.
Sunderland suffered a 0-2 Europa League defeat against Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday night, with the Croatian champions scoring twice in the First Half to leave the Black Cats struggling for rhythm.
Defensive frailties plagued the hosts, allowing Luka Stojkovic and Dion Drena Beljo to capitalize; Kevin Danso prodded a clearance into Stojkovic's path before Beljo lifted the ball over goalkeeper Roefs for the second goal.
Head coach Regis Le Bris made FOUR half-time substitutions to spark improvement in the Second Half. Wilson Isidor had a goal ruled out by VAR, while substitute Brian Brobbey was denied by Dinamo goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski.
The defeat saw Sunderland slip to 11th in the Europa League standings. Though Regis retains support from the club hierarchy, pressure mounts to find solidity and consistency to avoid further trouble for the Black Cats.
Sunderland must tighten defensively before hosting Chelsea in three days. The Black Cats face a crucial test against the visitors, who will capitalize if the hosts fail to find rhythm and defensive stability.