Sunderland came from behind to earn a point at struggling Blackpool. Shayne Lavery gave the Tangerines the lead midway through the first half, before Ross Stewart levelled midway through the second - scoring for the fourth game in a row since he returned from injury.
The Black Cats had hit the post through Amad and Stewart before hauling themselves level, and they pushed hard for a winning goal in the latter stages without success. Blackpool ended the game with ten men after defender Callum Connolly was sent off for a second bookable offence in injury-time.
The draw meant Sunderland slipped two places to sixth in the Championship table. Blackpool have now gone nine games without a win, although they moved up one place to third-bottom.
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Here's how James Hunter rated the Sunderland players
Anthony Patterson 7
Made a couple of good saves, and his handling was good
Dan Ballard 7
Strong at the back, and he brought the ball out of defence whenever he could
Bailey Wright 7
Produced some crucial challenges and interventions
Luke O'Nien 7
Had been struggling with illness but played and had a solid game
Trai Hume 8
Another fine performance at wingback, and his headed assist led to Stewart's goal
Edouard Michut 6
Did OK in midfield against the tricky Poveda
Dan Neil 7
Worked hard alongside Michut and used the ball well
Jack Clarke 7
Delivered some dangerous crosses from the left flank
Amad 7
HIs skill unlocked the defence numerous times, hit the bar in the first half, and should really have ended up on the scoresheet
Ross Stewart 7
Another game, another goal for Stewart. Also hit the bar in the second half
Patrick Roberts 7
Always a threat on the left side of the forward line
Subs
Abdoullah Ba 7
For Michut 62mins. Very impressive when he came on
Not used: Bass, Evans, Dajaku, Bennette, Matete, Rigg
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