James Trafford stunningly saved two late penalties from Wilson Isidor as Burnley held Sunderland to a goalless draw.
Penalty save no. 1
Penalty save no. 2
Drama unfolds at Turf Moor as Trafford rescues two deceased Isidor pens…
There was controversy over both decisions. The first saw Isidor go down after being clipped by CJ Egan-Riley, although it appeared the challenge took place outside the box. But Trafford moved to the right to keep Isidor out.
The second saw substitute Oliver Sonne bring down Dennis Cirkin deep into extra time. Isidor stepped up again and again and Trafford kept him out with a big hand as the striker tried to go down the same side.
Some questions will be asked to the referee, allowing the Burnley goalkeeper to delay the match for more than two minutes on two occasions. “The first one had my laces undone, the second one my hammy was crying,” Trafford told Sky Sports after the match.
He did well to keep a straight face, and the mind games were clearly working.
It will feel like a win for Burnley, but ultimately a draw means they fail to move above Leeds at the top of the Championship table. However, they drew level on points with leaders Leeds.
Match winner Trafford
James Trafford on Sky Sports Football:
“I just had to get CJ [Egan-Riley] out of trouble. I got him out of trouble and then he made a great block. It's what we do. We've been doing it since we were twelve.
“That's what you remember because it happened late, but we had the better chances. If you take out the two penalties, then in my opinion the way we played we should have won.”
“It probably feels like a victory in the long run. It's a nice feeling, isn't it?”
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