On Sunday, the battles of the second round continued in the English Premier League.
At the "Stadium of Light" stadium, "Sunderland" clashed with "Middlesbrough". Aitor Karanka's team scored two goals in the first half, surpassing the "Black Cats" with a score of 1-2.
In the 13th minute, Christian Stuani put "Middlesbrough" ahead with a great and powerful shot. After the missed goal, David Moyes' team tried to fight back, but in the 45th minute they were punished again by C. Stuani, who received a pass from Alvaro Negredo.
In the second half, "Sunderland" had no way to pull back and the game became more dangerous. The hosts managed to reduce the score in the 71st minute, when Patrick van Aanholt was the first to rush after the goalkeeper saved the ball.
In the remaining time, "Middlesbrough" did not want to let go of the victory and the match ended with a score of 1-2. A. Karanka's team secured their first victory, while "Sunderland" remained without points.
The last matches of the second round took place at the Olympic Stadium, where the "West Ham" team, supported by their fans, tried to achieve a victory against "Bournemouth".
In the 85th minute, Michail Antonio's goal decided the first victory for "The Hammers" in this Premier League season. From the 77th minute, "West Ham" played with one player more, as Harry Arter was sent off the field.
Results:
"Sunderland" 1 - 2 "Middlesbrough"
13' [0 - 1] C. Stuani
45' [0 - 2] C. Stuani
71' [1 - 2] P. van Aanholt
"West Ham" 1 - 0 "Bournemouth"
85' [1 - 0] M. Antonio
77' H. Arter ("Bournemouth") sent off the field
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