The primary actual probability went to Sunderland with Jules Ahoka timing his run into the field to satisfy Chris Rigg’s cross however directing a header straight on the goalkeeper.
On the different finish, Beljo’s shot on the flip was heading in earlier than a block from Granit Xhaka deflected it behind.
Sunderland’s reduction was short-lived as Xhaka may solely look the ensuing nook to Stojkovic, who managed on his chest earlier than thumping residence the volley from 15 yards.
Two minutes later, Stojkovic and Beljo mixed to arrange Mislav Orsic, who skipped previous Roefs however had his shot cleared off the road by Thomas Meunier.
Meunier’s miscued cross nearly crept in for a Sunderland leveller however bounced again off the far publish, and a nasty night time rapidly received worse.
The Stojkovic and Beljo link-up introduced the second objective for the slick guests, with the previous pouncing on Kevin Danso’s poor clearance and chipping a ball via to Beljo, who supplied the fragile end.
Anger was palpable among the many residence followers and Le Bris’ adjustments on the break recommended he shared their frustration.
Sunderland thought that they had the proper begin to the second half when Wilson Isidor headed in a Xhaka free-kick simply 71 seconds after the restart, however replays confirmed he was offside and the objective didn’t stand.
Probabilities for Trai Hume, Danso and Brian Brobbey got here and went as hopes of a comeback light.
The ferocity of the booing appeared to subside at full-time, whether or not on account of the workforce’s second-half effort or the very fact many followers had already left.
Regardless, one other poor consequence leaves Sunderland workforce devoid of confidence, nonetheless in search of the match, and even the second, that may breathe life into their ailing marketing campaign.
