Blackpool looks to have sealed their fifth road victory of the season, poised to become the first road team to win at the Stadium of Light this season, after DJ Campbell completed his brace in the 90th minute, giving the Tangerines a 2-0 lead. But the Seasiders' striker has Matt Phillips to thanks for the goal, the 19-year-old going the legwork on Blackpool's insurance goal.
Sunderland Vs. Blackpool: DJ Campbell Completes Brace, Puts Tangerines Up Two
Phillips raced down the right flank, and just as he was about to be closed out by two Sunderland player, the midfielder split his opponents, cut in, and head toward goal. Two touches later he was sending a ball across the face of goal, finding Campbell at the far post for an easy finish. Despite Sunderland pummeling Richard Kingson throughout the half, Blackpool had a two goal lead on Sunderland.
And as much as Campbell's brace will make headlines, Kingson's performance deserves top billing. Darren Bent needs a goal in stoppage time; else, he's likely to see Kingson haunting tonight's dreams, such has been the influence of Blackpool's `keeper.
Now in stoppage time, Kingson looks poised to keep his clean sheet and given Blackpool three points.
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