Robin Roefs' Heroics Against Crystal Palace Secures Golden Point For Sunderland

An unbeatable record for Sunderland, confidence, brilliance, and the savior of the team at Selhurst Park, a formidable performance to continue making a splash in the Premier League.

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In a match of high intensity, we saw how Sunderland managed to rescue a very positive draw against Crystal Palace away from home.

Sunderland knew it would be a very competitive ground, as they were facing the current FA Cup champions, where the team managed to stand up and deliver one of the most emblematic performances of their goalkeeper, Robin Roefs.

The 22-year-old goalkeeper had an unforgettable performance, making a total of six saves, four of them inside the box. According to the statistics from SofaScore, the goalkeeper prevented a total of 1.36 xGOT, a formidable figure, and thanks to Robin Roefs, the draw was achieved.

High intensity for Sunderland with MVP Robin Roefs in the Premier League

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The first half did not have much action or excitement, but in the second half, near the end of the match, Crystal Palace were determined to win. But Robin Roefs was the MVP of the match, showing his great level and why he must be Sunderland’s starting goalkeeper.

There is also great recognition not only for the MVP of this match, the Dutch goalkeeper, but also for the entire defensive line of Sunderland.

The Robin Roefs Crystal Palace saves compilation you've all been waiting for 🤯🍿 pic.twitter.com/zkKl0LNYrU

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Reinildo, Omar Alderete, Nordin Mukele, and Trai Hume had a formidable performance. The security of these defenders was also praised throughout the Premier League because of their great level.

This draw away from home gave Sunderland a very important point. Now they are in seventh position in the table, with two victories, one defeat, and one draw, adding seven points in four matches and being the great surprise of this Premier League that are going for much more.

Now comes a positive recovery week, as Sunderland will have one of the most competitive matches in the Premier League next week, on September 21, when they face Aston Villa.

Although Aston Villa are currently in the relegation zone, they are still a rival that can generate a lot of danger. But Regis Le Bris’ Sunderland are going for everything this season.