Sunderland reclaimed their spot at the top of the Championship with a narrow 1-0 victory over Hull City on Sunday afternoon. Manager Tim Walter expressed his frustration with referee Bobby Madley’s role in the winning goal, as well as a missed red card opportunity for Chris Mepham before half time.
The decisive moment came from Wilson Isidor’s spectacular goal, where he dribbled from his own half and chipped the ball over the goalkeeper following a Hull corner. The hullabaloo surrounded the interference the hosts believed they faced from the referee as they attempted to take a quick corner.
Walter claimed that the referee apologized to him after the match but also acknowledged the missed call on Mepham’s potential handball. He expressed his disappointment in the ref’s lack of preparation, especially regarding their strategy on corner kicks.
Despite the defensive lapse on the winning goal, Walter was pleased with his team’s overall performance and spirit on the field. He acknowledged areas for improvement but highlighted the progress and dedication shown by his players.
In the end, Sunderland’s victory was hard-fought, and while there were frustrations with the officiating, Walter remained optimistic about his team’s growth and efforts moving forward.
