Sadiki nets late winner as Sunderland survive huge scare at Torreense

Match report as Sunderland earn second Europa League win of league phase by beating Torreense; hosts took shock lead through Volneis wondergoal; Regis Le Bris had to bring on regular first-teamers after making seven changes; Jules Ahoka headed in equaliser; Noah Sadiki netted late winner

Sunderland survived a huge scare as they came from behind to clinch back-to-back Europa League victories with a 2-1 win over Torreense following Noah Sadiki’s 93rd-minute winner.

Regis Le Bris' side made hard work of their first European away fixture in 53 years, trailing at half-time to the Portuguese second division club, who took a shock lead through centre-back Volnei Feltes' outstanding strike from 25 yards that nestled in the top right corner.

Sunderland were frustrated during the first-half when Timur Tuterov's close-range header from Luke O'Nien's long throw was ruled out for a soft foul, but it was no excuse for a poor performance, failing to have a shot on target until the 57th minute.

Le Bris had made seven changes and was forced to bring on regular first-teamers Enzo Le Fee, Granit Xhaka, Reinildo and Nordi Mukiele midway through the second period to turn the game.

Source: Sky Sports