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Pascal Struijk has tried to clarify Illan Meslier’s jaw-dropping stoppage time error that gifted Sunderland a 2-2 draw towards Leeds United on Friday evening.
The Whites got here from a purpose right down to take a 2-1 lead on the Stadium of Mild, nonetheless main the match within the seventh minute of added time.
However then catastrophe struck as Meslier bizarrely allowed the ball to bounce previous him and into the again of the online, with Junior Firpo credited with an personal purpose in consequence.
Consequently, Leeds are fifth within the Championship desk whereas Sunderland maintain onto prime spot.
Struijk defends Illan Meslier after weird mistake
Meslier understandably regarded baffled and gutted after the howler, which price his aspect what might be two very important factors within the battle for Premier League promotion. The 24-year-old was additionally seen pointing on the pitch.
Leeds captain Struijk has defended his goalkeeper, insisting there gave the impression to be a ‘dent’ the place the ball bounced.
Struijk additionally backed Meslier to come back up large for Leeds once more sooner or later.
“In fact he’s upset, he is aware of that this stuff occur in soccer, sadly,” Struijk mentioned of his French teammate (by way of Leeds United Information).
“I’ve regarded on the pitch there, there’s a large dent there and I’ve a greater probability of successful the lottery than it goes in a gap after which bounces to his proper however everyone knows what an awesome keeper Illan is.
“He’ll save us, for certain, a few video games in he’ll make excellent saves.] In fact, it’s a purpose now to be slightly bit upset however all through the season he’ll make loads of saves.”
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