Illan Meslier s bizzare error gifted Sunderland a last-gasp 2-2 draw against Leeds at the Stadium of Light on Friday.
The home supporters were sent into raptures by one of their own in the ninth minute when Chris Rigg opened the scoring, tucking home from close range after Meslier had produced a miraculous save to deny Dennis Cirkin s previous effort.
But Sunderland s joy was short-lived when Joel Piroe headed Wilfried Gnonto s inviting delivery beyond Anthony Patterson, though replays showed he may have wandered into an offside position.
Both sides continued to push for a half-time lead, with Brenden Aaronson seeing his shot cleared off the line while Patrick Roberts effort was saved to bring a pulsating half of action to a close.
The hosts emerged from…