TORRES VEDRAS, Portugal (Interstat) — Sunderland scored twice after halftime and beat Torreense 2-1 on Thursday. Torreense struck first in the 37th minute when Volnei scored, with A. Oudrhiri providing the assist. Sunderland answered in the 67th minute through Jules Ahoka, then Noah Sadiki netted the winner in the third minute of stoppage time. Granit Xhaka and Nordi Mukiele were credited with assists for Sunderland, and Mukiele also received a yellow card. Torreense’s Mutombo J. was booked in the 43rd minute, Sunderland’s Hume T. in the 45th, and Sunderland’s Le Fee E. in the 79th. The game was played at Torreense’s home venue. Sunderland made four substitutions in the 59th minute. Torreense made changes in the 63rd, 73rd and 90th minutes. Sunderland improved to 1-0 in the competition and 5-4-2 overall. Torreense fell to 0-1 in the competition and 0-2 overall. Sunderland returns to action at Bournemouth, while Torreense looks to rebound in its next match.