Carlos Corberan's call for West Brom calm as first red card stings in Sunderland defeat
Disappointed boss Carlos Corberan felt Albion were delivered a lesson in remaining calm in the heat of battle as a rare red card proved costly in defeat to Sunderland.
Striker Brandon Thomas-Asante was dismissed for two yellow cards shortly before half-time, but not before visiting midfielder Pierre Ekwah netted what became the winner in first-half stoppage time. The red card was the first of Corberan's 18-month reign, featuring 79 games, and the head coach admitted the experience was "painful".