Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor goes to have nightmares about Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford.
Trafford denied Isidor not as soon as, however twice from the penalty spot within the area of ten minutes because the promotion-chasing sides performed out a 0-0 draw at Turf Moor.
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The fouls main as much as the respective penalties have been dripping in controversy.
Within the 84th minute, Black Cats ahead Eliezer Mayenda had slipped Isidor by way of with an ideal move, just for the latter to be clipped by Burnley defender CJ Egan-Riley and despatched tumbling to the turf.
Nevertheless, replays confirmed the contact from Egan-Riley, who was subsequently booked, got here from exterior the field.
Trafford used each trick within the guide to delay Isidor’s penalty, together with tying up his laces and re-strapping his gloves.
The delaying ways labored a appeal, as Trafford guessed accurately and dived to his proper to maintain out Isidor’s effort.
However Isidor would have an opportunity to redeem himself and assist Sunderland snatch all three factors within the dying seconds of the competition.
Sunderland left-back Dennis Cirkin was introduced down inside the realm by Burnley’s Oliver Sonne, prompting the referee to level to the penalty spot as soon as extra.
Trafford rapidly discovered himself affected by cramp and even obtained a yellow card for time-wasting.
But it proved to be a masterstroke.
Isidor bravely stepped as much as take one other penalty however noticed his effort parried away by Trafford after he focused the identical spot.
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Trafford’s second save sparked jubilant scenes among the many Burnley supporters because the travelling Sunderland devoted held their heads of their palms.
The total time whistle quickly adopted Trafford’s second save, bringing an finish to the competition.
Isidor’s devastation was clear to see, because the Frenchman seemed on the verge of tears when approaching the away supporters who supported him nonetheless.
The striker additionally apologised and held his palms in a prayer place as if he was asking supporters to forgive him, with Sunderland and Burnley gamers making an attempt to console him.
As for Trafford, he provided a cheeky response when requested if he was enjoying mind-games with Isidor by delaying the penalties.
“No, the primary one my laces have been undone and the second my hammy (hamstring) was crying,” a smiling Trafford instructed Sky Sports activities.
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“I used to be stunned he stepped up twice, to be honest. We watched his pens yesterday and I feel he hit 4 within the center and to my proper so we thought to face in that hole and react.
“He did it for the primary one and the second I believed, ‘He is not going to do the identical factor twice’, and I dived and saved it.”
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris conceded Isidor was ‘disenchanted’, however urged the star to ‘reset and change off’.
As for Trafford’s time-wasting antics, the Black Cats supervisor might solely maintain his palms up.
“It was good,” Le Bris stated.
“As a result of on the finish, they received the psychological battle with the shooter (Isidor).
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“I feel the referee’s there to evaluate and I can not be essential together with his selections. So for me, it is only a recreation.”
Burnley boss Scott Parker declared Trafford’s heroics ‘positively earned us a degree’.
“The 2 penalty saves weren’t simply penalty saves, they have been unbelievable saves when it comes to [how] he shot throughout his line,” Parker instructed Sky Sports activities.
The consequence put Burnley degree on factors with league leaders Leeds United with 53, though Daniel Farke’s aspect stay forward on aim distinction and have a recreation in hand.
As for Sunderland, they sit two factors behind in fourth however are 11 factors away from seventh-placed West Bromwich Albion.