Xhaka assists in Sunderland’s hard-fought win

Granit Xhaka’s introduction paid off for Sunderland, who narrowly won away against Portuguese second-division side Torreense on Thursday evening.

Sunderland won 2-1 in their second-round Europa League match.

Brazilian Volnei scored for the hosts in the 37th minute, while Xhaka came on in the 59th minute.

First, Jules Ahoka equalised in the 67th minute, while Sunderland and Switzerland captain Xhaka assisted the winning goal in the third minute of stoppage time. Noah Sadiki was the scorer.
It was Sunderland’s second win in as many matches played. Torreense have three points.