Amad Diallo was the Sunderland hero as his spot-kick kept their hopes of reaching the play-offs alive.
The Black Cats have suffered a loss of form in the English Championship with just one win in their last seven league outings following the 1-1 home draw with promotion chasing Luton Town. That slump in form has seen Tony Mowbray's men slip to 11th in the league standings with seven points standing between themselves and sixth spot. The former Celtic gaffer will still hold out hopes of reaching the play-offs in a bid to reach the riches of the English Premier League - but it will be a tall order with just eight games to play.
Former Rangers loanee Diallo - who has been in sparking form this season - stepped up to fire his penalty kick high into the net with just four minutes to play to rescue what could prove to be a big point after Alfie Doughty had given the visitors the lead in the 51st minute. They themselves are still in the hunt for automatic promotion with the draw denting those hopes of catching Sheffield United with the gap now at six points - having played a game more. But they are fourth and well in the play-off picture, boasting a seven point cushion over Norwich City in seventh.
