After four seasons in League 1: Sunderland won the playoffs and returned to the Championship
The "Black Cats" are back in the sub-league after a 0-2 draw at Wembley over Wicomb, who parted ways with a retired Mackenpah.
Rangers won the Scottish Cup
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21/05/2022
Saturday, 21 May 2022, 19:33
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Summary: Sunderland - Vikomb 0: 2 (Sport 1)
Until the middle of the previous decade, Sunderland had been a regular member of the Premier League, but in recent years had to get used to a new reality.
One season after relegation from the First Division, the "Black Cats" were also relegated from the Premier League, the third in England, and after four seasons they managed to return to the sub-league today (Saturday) with 0: 2 over Wicomb in the Wembley playoff final.
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This time they did not disappoint in the moment of truth.
Sunderland players celebrate (Photo: GettyImages, Eddie Keogh)
Returning smiling from Wembley.
Sunderland players celebrate (Photo: GettyImages, Matthew Ashton - AMA)
Wigan and Rotherham finished in first places in the league and went up automatically, while Sunderland and Wicomb, who finished fifth and sixth respectively, overtook MK.
Duns and Sheffield Wednesday who finished in 3-4 places en route to the playoff finals at Wembley.
For Sunderland it was her third playoff appearance in her four seasons in the Third Division, and after disappointments the previous two times, she was finally able to complete the task with 0-2 thanks to goals from Elliott Ambleton in the 12th minute and Ross Stewart in the 79th minute.
English football is parting ways with Mackinwe
In the Wicomb uniform, 40-year-old Advayo Akinpenwa made his last career appearance before retiring.
Along with his colorful character, Akinpanwa has inspired many by playing 22 seasons in the professional leagues despite the exceptional weight that characterized him.
The striker came on as a substitute in the 75th minute, but sadly ended his long career in bitter taste with a loss at Wembley.
Consolation after the loss to Frankfurt.
Rangers waving trophy (Photo: GettyImages, Ian MacNicol)
In Scotland, the Rangers managed to put behind them the disappointment of the Europa League final last Wednesday, where they lost in a penalty shootout to Eintracht Frankfurt, and won the Scottish Cup.
The Blues were drawn for a second overtime in four days after a 0-0 draw in the 90th minute against Harts, but Ryan Jack (94) and Scott Wright (97) set up a 0-2 draw at the end.
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