Morocco national team winger Chemsdine Talbi has described his performance for Sunderland FC in Sunday’s 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Newcastle United as his career’s finest.
The 20-year-old was on target for the Black Cats as they came from behind to stun rivals Newcastle United at St James’ Park in a Tyne- Wear Derby for the Premier League.
Dutchman Brian Brobbey scored the visitors’ other goal while England forward Anthony Gordon found the back of the net for Eddie Howe’s men in the Premier League contest.
Why Talbi feels special to score in Tyne- Wear Derby for the Premier League
Reflecting on the game via Sunderland FC website, Talbi said he had one of the best performances in his career.
“I think it was one of the best matches I’ve seen in my life and played in,” he said. “I have no words about it. We work on set-pieces in training. I was there to get the second ball. I was there at the right moment, and I just tapped it into the net.
“It’s a big moment to score in a big game and I’m really happy. I’m just so happy to be a part of this team and play these types of games.”
The Atlas Lions star levelled matters for the Black Cats with a close-range finish after making the most of a corner kick to beat Newcastle goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. The goal cancelled out Gordon’s first-half opener for the Magpies.
The Magpies had an effort ruled out for offside in the second half and looked like they were close to finding a late winner.
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However, against the run of play, the unexpected happened.
Brobbey scored on the stroke of fulltime from a rebound after Ramsdale had punched an initial effort, to earn Sunderland the three points.
The Dutchman eventually made way for Mozambican left-back Reinildo Mandava in added time in a defensive move to preserve the delicate lead for the visitors.
What Sunderland FC’s victory means in the Premier League race
With the latest result, the Black Cats have completed a double of victories over the Magpies at home and away since earning promotion to the Premier League.
Sunderland climbed into 11th place, one point above the 12th placed Newcastle United who surprisingly threw Congolese forward Yoane Wissa into action very late in the game to come face-to-face with compatriot Noah Sadiki in Sunderland colours.
The going is getting tough for the men for Howe who are smarting from a 5-2 loss to Barcelona during a midweek UEFA Champions League match.