Bengtsson’s 70' equaliser earns Lech Poznan a 1-1 draw

Bengtsson restores parity after Sunderland’s early lead

Lech Poznan 1-1 Sunderland was the final score in UEFA Europa League League Stage - 3, with the draw ending a match that saw Sunderland strike first and Lech Poznan respond. Timur Tutierov opened the scoring for Sunderland in the 2' for 0-1, assisted by Nilson Angulo. Leo Bengtsson then scored Lech Poznan’s equaliser in the 70', making it 1-1.

Sunderland had the stronger overall statistical platform. They held 57% possession, completed 442 accurate passes and registered 25 total shots, including 11 on goal. Lech Poznan had 43% possession and 16 total shots. The visitors’ attacking volume was also reflected in their 2.78 expected goals, compared with Lech Poznan’s 2.51, but M. Lis kept the hosts in the game with 11 saves. He was the standout performer, receiving an 8.6 rating.

Card and substitutions

Kevin Danso received Sunderland’s only yellow card in the 41'. Lech Poznan made changes in the 62', sending on Luis Palma and Bengtsson, while Sunderland made four substitutions in the 63'.

Table position after the draw

Sunderland remain ranked #5 with 7 points from 3 games, six points ahead of Lech Poznan, who are ranked #28 with 1 points from 3 games. Bayer Leverkusen lead with 9 points; Sunderland trail by 2 and Lech Poznan by 8. Lech Poznan’s listed pre-match form was Win, Win, Win, Draw, Loss, Loss, while Sunderland’s was Win, Win.