If Steve Bruce was worried about a slow start to Sunderland's post-Darren Bent season, the Black Cats' boss could put his mind at ease 15 minutes into his side's visit to Bloomdfield Road. Then, Kieran Richardson scored his first goal of the season, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead on Blackpool.
Blackpool Vs. Sunderland: Kieran Richardson Goal Gives Black Cats Strong Start To Post-Bent Season
The goal comes with a tinge of unfortunate irony. At the time of Richardson’s goal, Blackpool was down to ten men, Neal Eardley off the pitch at the time, recovering from having been kicked by Richardson.
The numbers left the Tangerines susceptible to a Black Cats counter, coming off a Blackpool set piece, worked back up the pitch through Asamoah Gyan. The Ghanaian striker turned on a ball played to him near the center circle. moved into attack before feeding a through ball for the streaking Richardson. The first touch beat Richard Kingson, giving Sunderland the 1-0 lead.
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