Sunderland and Liverpool finish 1-1 in Premier League clash on September 15, 2012
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On September 15, 2012, Sunderland hosted Liverpool at the Stadium of Light, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Steven Fletcher scored for Sunderland in the 29th minute, with Luis Suarez equalizing for Liverpool in the 71st. Both teams struggled for consistency early in the season, with Sunderland managing their third consecutive draw. Manager Martin O’Neill felt his team earned a deserved point, while Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers suggested Sunderland benefited from the outcome.
- •Sunderland vs. Liverpool match held on September 15, 2012
- •Steven Fletcher scored for Sunderland in the first half
- •Luis Suarez equalized for Liverpool in the second half
- •The match ended in a 1-1 draw
- •Sunderland had three draws in their opening games
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — OTD (15/9/2012): Sunderland & Liverpool Share the Spoils in 2012
"Sunderland welcomed Liverpool to the Stadium of Light in 2012, but could Martin O’Neill’s side hold on against a Reds team packed with attacking talent?
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