"Sunderland confidently defeated Preston 2-0 at home in the Championship match. Nazariy Rusyn scored his first goal for the English club and received praise from the local media.
Nazariy Rusyn. Photo: GettyimagesRoker Report - 7/10
"Scored a very good goal, showing great movement to outrun the defender and put the ball into the net. Also played well overall despite not having many other chances, running into areas between the lines and pressing hard."
Sunderland Echo - 8/10
"He didn't find it very easy to influence the game, but he made a huge contribution and scored a great poacher's goal, breaking through the six-yard box and scoring with a tricky first-touch finish.
It was his only touch in the opposition penalty area and he made it count."
Chronicle Live - 7/10
"He worked hard up front and was rewarded with his first goal for the club and the first of any Sunderland striker this season."
