SUNDERLAND, England (Interstat) — Sunderland defeated rival Newcastle United 1-0 in a heated Premier League match Sunday at Stadium of Light.

The game’s only goal came just before halftime in the 46th minute from forward Nick Woltemade. The closely contested derby, which defied a pregame projection of a 1-1 draw by Interstat, was marred by discipline issues. Officials issued nine yellow cards, with eight coming in a tense second half, including five in stoppage time alone.

The victory gives Sunderland a winning start to its Premier League campaign, while Newcastle begins its season with a loss in both league and overall competition.