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James Hunter

Sunderland player ratings as Pierre Ekwah delivers masterclass in play-off win against Luton

Sunderland came from behind to beat Luton Town - and take the lead in their two-legged Championship play-off semi-final. The Black Cats fell behind early at the Stadium of Light to Elijah Adebayo's strike, with Luton taking the lead from their first corner.

But Amad levelled things up with a stunning strike before half-time. And Trai Hume scored what turned out to be the winning goal just after the hour.

The two sides finished 11 points apart at the end of the regular Championship season, with Luton finishing third and Sunderland sixth. However it is Tony Mowbray's Wearsiders who will go into Tuesday night's second leg at Kenilworth Road with the priceless single-goal advantage.

READ MORE: Sunderland will take crucial lead into play-off second leg after coming from behind against Luton

Here's how our Sunderland AFC writer James Hunter rated the players.

Anthony Patterson 7

Made an incredible stop from Doughty seconds before Luton scored, and also made a good save from a free-kick from the same player

Trai Hume 8

Excellent on the right side of a back three, and came up with what turned out to be the winning goal

Luke O'Nien 7

Played in the middle of the back three and kept the back line organised

Lynden Gooch 8

Occupied an unfamiliar position on the left side of the back three but he was outstanding throughout

Patrick Roberts 8

Caused Luton all kinds of problems when he ran at their defence, before coming off late with a slight knock

Dan Neil 7

Solid in the middle of the park, he did the simple things right every time

Pierre Ekwah 8

An immense performance, he covered every blade of grass. A man of the match display

Jack Clarke 7

A threat when he came forward down the left and provided the assist for Hume

Amad 8

Another brilliant strike to get his team back on level terms before half-time

Alex Pritchard 8

An intelligent and wily performance, his experience - and creativity - was a huge asset

Joe Gelhardt 7

Couldn't get a goal but did everything else right. Led the line so well

Subs

Niall Huggins N/A

For Roberts 81mins.

Abdoullah Ba N/A

For Pritchard 90mins.

Not used: Bass, Lihadji, Michut, Anderson, Taylor

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