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ANALYSIS: Torreense 1 Sunderland 2 - Five things we learned

Sunderland secured a dramatic 2–1 victory over Torreense in the Europa League, coming from behind to claim all three points thanks to goals from Jules Ahoka and Noah Sadiki. Over 4,000 Sunderland travelled to Portugal for our first European away game for 53 years - and that win was for them!

18.10.26, 10:21 Updated 22.10.26, 13:24 4 Minute Read

Keith Chapman

Keith Chapman

Although the result was a positive one, the performance highlighted several important lessons for Régis Le Bris and his team going forward.

1. Sunderland must start games with greater intensity

One of the biggest lessons from the match was Sunderland’s slow start.

Despite being the favourites, Sunderland struggled to turn their possession into meaningful attacking opportunities during the first half.

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Keith Chapman

Keith Chapman

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contributed to Sunderland's matchday programme from 2001-2016. Season ticket holder and supporter for over 40 years, Keith was one of the fans in one of the fleet of taxis home from Bristol Airport organised by Niall Quinn when he was Chairman of SAFC! Has also worked as a Programme Editor for Non-League, EFL and Premier League clubs since 2014.

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