Newcastle United FC 0, Sunderland 1

SUNDERLAND, England (Interstat) — A late first-half goal from substitute Nick Woltemade gave Sunderland a narrow 1-0 victory over archrival Newcastle United in a contentious Premier League match at the Stadium of Light on Sunday. The closely fought derby, which saw a flurry of late yellow cards, was decided by a single moment of quality in the 46th minute. The decisive play originated from another substitute, Malick Thiaw, who provided the assist for Woltemade’s winner just before halftime. The goal stood as the game’s only score, handing Sunderland a winning start to their league campaign while leaving Newcastle still seeking… Read more...