Europa League: Sunderland held in Poznan as Juventus denied comeback win
Sunderland’s 1-1 draw away to Lech Poznan ended their winning start in the Europa League, though they remain unbeaten in the competition. The result matters because it leaves their European record intact while showing how a promising lead slipped away.
Timur Tutierov scored in the second minute, heading in after Nilson Angulo intercepted a weak pass and crossed. Sunderland hit the woodwork through Malick Fofana and forced several saves, but Lech substitute Leo Bengtsson equalised with a low shot in the 70th minute; Sunderland made six changes from their defeat by Bournemouth.
In short
- Sunderland drew 1-1 at Lech Poznan.
- Tutierov scored his first goal for Sunderland.
- Bengtsson equalised in the 70th minute.
Explained simply
The Europa League is a competition for football clubs from across Europe, with teams meeting in a league phase before the knockouts. Sunderland are an English club, while Lech Poznan play in Poland; both are competing for a place in the later rounds.
For Sunderland, European matches offer a chance to test the squad against teams from other leagues and build on the club’s history. A draw keeps them unbeaten in the competition, although it ends their run of wins.
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