Sunderland fans delighted in Wilson Isidor's post-match antics with a corner flag after their massive win at rivals Middlesbrough. The Black Cats won in the Tees-Wear derby on Monday night to offer a huge boost to their Championship promotion hopes. An 87th minute own-goal from Ryan Giles helped Sunderland go level on points with Burnley in fourth, three off Sheffield United.
Isidor scored their second of the night and celebrated their win with a cheeky gesture at the Riverside Stadium. The Frenchman walked over to one of the corner flags, put his match-worn shirt on and paraded it before the travelling fans.
He hoisted it into the air and then pointed it to the ground as if to assert Sunderland's dominance at the home of their rivals.
Isidor is a huge favourite amongst Black Cats fans, who took to social media site X to revel in his celebration after their massive win. I love you," one said. The year-old has scored ten goals in 27 Championship appearances for Sunderland following their win on Monday night. Delano Burgzorg opened the scoring for Middlesbrough but the visitors equalised ahead of half-time thanks to their captain Dan Neil.
Isidor's elegant finish was pegged back by Hayden Hackney, but it was Sunderland who emerged as the winners after Giles' own goal. They remain favourites to finish in the play-offs at least and fight for their return to the Premier League after relegation in My Account.
