Burnley 0-0 Sunderland: James Trafford saves TWO late Wilson Isidor penalties to earn a point for Clarets

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James Trafford staggeringly saved two late Wilson Isidor penalties as Burnley held Sunderland to a goalless draw.

Both penalties were controversially awarded. The first, Isidor was outside the box when he was brought down by CJ Egan-Riley. The second, seemed a very soft challenge from Oliver Sonne on Dennis Cirkin.

Here is what happened in a ridiculous finish at Turf Moor…

86min: Trafford saves first Isidor penalty

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James Trafford comes to Burnley’s rescue, but should Sunderland have been given a penalty in the first place?

Sky Sports’ Jobi McAnuff:

“The contact was outside the box. Wilson Isidor just gets across him, but you can see how far out it is. It is a foul, but outside the box.

“The referee sees how far Isidor falls into it, which warrants him giving a penalty.”

90+7min: Trafford keeps out Isidor from the spot again

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James Trafford saves another spot kick from Wilson Isidor as Sunderland are denied a late lead at Turf Moor

Sky Sports’ Curtis Davies:

“I think this one is harsh as well. Sonne slides to block and Cirkin comes across. I’ve seen them given but it is very harsh.

“Cirkin is clever, but the contact is minimal. But am I surprised he gave it after the first one? No.”

Trafford’s delay tactics take centre stage, but was justice served?

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Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Burnley and Sunderland

As explained, there was controversy about both decisions. The first saw Isidor go down after being clipped by Egan-Riley, although it appeared the challenge happened outside the box. But justice was served as Trafford got down to his right to keep out Isidor.

The second saw substitute Oliver Sonne bring down Dennis Cirkin deep in added time. Isidor stepped up again and again Trafford kept him out with a big hand, as the striker tried to go down the same side.

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Wilson Isidor (centre) was denied twice from the spot for Sunderland by James Trafford

James Trafford sensationally saved two late penalties for Burnley against Sunderland
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James Trafford sensationally saved two late penalties for Burnley against Sunderland

Some questions will be asked of the referee allowing the Burnley goalkeeper to delay the game for over two minutes twice. He only picked up a booking for the second incident.

“The first one my laces were undone, the second one my hammy is crying,” Trafford told Sky Sports after the game.

He did well to keep a straight face, and the mindgames clearly worked on Isidor – who was inconsolable after full-time.

It will feel like a win for Burnley, but in the end a draw means they fail to go above Leeds at the top of the Championship table. They did, however, move level on points with leaders Leeds.

Match-winner Trafford on his heroics

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James Trafford gives his reaction to two late penalty saves against Sunderland and accusations aimed towards him of mind games

Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford on Sky Sports Football:

“I just had to get CJ [Egan-Riley] out of trouble. I got him out of trouble and then he made a great block. It’s what we do. We’ve done it since we were 12.

“That’s what you remember because it happened late on but we had the better chances. If you take the two penalties out of it, then the way we played, in my opinion, we should’ve won.

“It probably feels like a win in the long-term. It’s a nice feeling isn’t it?”

McAnuff on Trafford ‘time wasting’

Sky Sports’ Jobi McAnuff:

“It’s time wasting. Listen for me it’s all part of the game but the ref has a responsiblity as well to see that as it was, which is time-wasting. Book him in the first instance. He doesn’t.

“It’s a long wait and he gets in his head. He kept the ball on the spot for a long time. There was no pause or chance to reset.”

What Scott Parker said…

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Burnley boss Scott Parker piled the praise on goalkeeper James Trafford after he saved two penalties in their 0-0 draw against Sunderland in the Championship

Burnley manager Scott Parker on Sky Sports Football:

“For sure he’s stalled it a little bit for their penalty-taker. It probably adds a bit of pressure, certainly on the second one.

“There’s obviously huge pressure on the boy as well – maybe that is a factor. I think the factor is you have a keeper in goal, who is absolutely rapid across his line.

“And he’s not managed to just get a hand on it. He’s pulled off two fantastic penalty saves.”

What Regis Le Bris said…

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Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris says he had no problem with James Trafford’s delaying tactics before two penalty saves after their 0-0 draw with Burnley in the Championship

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris on Sky Sports Football:

“It was smart. It was a way to break the rhythm and to probably introduce a doubt [in the mind of the penalty taker] and the crowd is around.

“I should say it is smart because in the end it worked for them. It’s done, we have to turn the page and now it is the next game.

“It’s not a problem for me [that Isidor stepped up for the second penalty]. Football is like that. We can’t have regret, we now have to move on to the next game.”

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