Sunderland gained the crucial advantage after Milan van Ewijk gifted Eliezer Mayenda the winner in the first leg at a boisterous CBS Arena.

Le Bris had sprung something of a surprise with his selection, dropping Chris Rigg to the bench and going with both Wilson Isidor and Eliezer Mayenda. When Le Bris confirmed in his pre-match interview with Sky Sports that he was playing two up front, supporters may have felt a mix of anxiety and excitement and what appeared an ultra-bold approach.