Sunderland's Ukrainian striker scores stunning goal in League Cup
Timur Tutierov (photo: x.com/SunderlandAFC)
Ukrainian striker Timur Tutierov is continuing his impressive rise in English football. The 21-year-old forward added another goal to his tally this season.
Lightning-fast counterattack and his second goal of the season
The Ukrainian scored again in Sunderland's English League Cup round-of-16 tie against London side Brentford. Meanwhile, Brentford’s Ukrainian midfielder Yehor Yarmoliuk missed out through suspension.
The goal came in the 29th minute, when Sunderland launched a rapid counterattack. Tutierov made a well-timed run into the opposition penalty area and received a pass with virtually an open goal in front of him. He calmly slotted the ball into the net to make it 2-0.
It was the young Ukrainian's second goal in six appearances for the Black Cats this season. Tutierov scored his first goal for the English club earlier in the Europa League.
Match details
English League Cup, round of 16
Sunderland 3-1 Brentford (half-time)
Goals: Talbi 27', Tutierov 29', Fofana 39'; Wilson 42'
At half-time, Sunderland were firmly in control of the cup tie, showing clinical finishing in the final third. Tutierov's goal was a crucial step toward securing the win and booking a spot in the next round.
