In an interview after Friday night’s thrilling 2-2 draw with Leeds, young Sunderland talent Chris Rigg shared his thoughts on the match. The 17-year-old sensation expressed gratitude towards the fans for their unwavering support throughout the game at the Stadium of Light.
Rigg opened the scoring for the Black Cats in the ninth minute, but Leeds fought back with goals from Joel Piroe and Junior Firpo to take the lead. However, a late equalizer in the 97th minute salvaged a point for Sunderland, much to the delight of the home crowd.
Reflecting on the match, Rigg emphasized the importance of the fans’ energy and praised their contribution to the team’s performance. He described the atmosphere at the stadium as “brilliant” and credited the supporters for rallying behind the team until the final whistle.
Looking ahead, Rigg highlighted the significance of heading into the international break with a positive result. He believed that the hard-earned draw would provide a momentum boost for the upcoming fixtures and deemed it a valuable point for Sunderland in their campaign.
