How did the players fare in Sunderland's 2-0 win at Huddersfield?


HUDDERSFIELD (4-2-3-1):

Nicholls 5; Spencer 5, Helik 5, Nakayama 6 (Diarra, 45, 5), Ruffels 5; Kasumu 5 (Mahoney 70) Camara 5; RUDONI 6, Holmes 5, Jackson 6 (Boyle 89); Rhodes 5 (Ward 62, 5).

Subs (not used): Bilokapic (gk), Mbete, Russell.


SUNDERLAND (4-2-3-1):

8:PATTERSON: Solid throughout and made a superb save just before Sunderland’s opener

7 O’Nien: Shaky early on but settled and assured in second period

7 Wright: Alongside Batth won the battle against Rhodes and limited the home attack

6 Batth: Stood firm through difficult periods and helped Sunderland stay calm after goal

7 Cirkin: Missed an early chance but otherwise assured in defence and attack

6 Evans: Worked hard but it was difficult for the midfield to get a grip in tough conditions

6 Embleton: Alongside Evans, helped Sunderland settle after difficult start - dug in

5 Dajaku: Struggled to get into the game in the first half - had one chance but pulled it wide and was replaced at the break

7 Pritchard: Endured some difficult spells but popped up with the all-important goal

7 Roberts: In conditions that made it difficult to play football, he stuck at his task admirably and provided a crucial assist for goal

7 Diallo: Stuck at his task, influence grew as the game went on, played his part in first goal and scored second


Subs:

7 Simms (for Dajaku, 46): Gave Sunderland something to aim at when he came onto the field

6 Neil (for Evans, 62): Helped see the game out in the closing stages

6 Ba (for Embleton, 62): Played a role in ensuring Sunderland managed the closing stages well

Matete (for Roberts, 79)

(not used): Bass (gk), Bennette,, Matete, Hume.


Man Of The Match: ANTHONY PATTERSON – Played well in difficult conditions and made a crucial save while the scoresheet was still blank.