Tony Mowbray hailed 'class act' Pierre Ekwah after the midfielder's star turn in Sunderland's play-off semi-final win against Luton Town. January addition Ekwah produced a man of the match display as the Black Cats came from behind to win 2-1 against the Hatters at the Stadium of Light in the first leg of the semi, with the return fixture coming up at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday evening.
There were fine performances all over the pitch in Sunderland's injury-ravaged side, with flair players Patrick Roberts, Amad, and Jack Clarke all impressing, but it was 21-year-old Ekwah's action-packed outing in the middle of the park against Luton's powerful players, and his willingness to stride forward, that meant he stood out. "Ekwah showed what a class act he is," said Mowbray of the former West Ham man.
"Patrick Roberts was unplayable really - it's just a joy to watch him travel with the ball, he just slips the ball through people's legs and doesn't even break stride. Amad brings what he brings, so yeah, it was a very good performance."
