Igor Thiago struck for the Bees, while Kevin Schade had a penalty saved as Sunderland won through goals from Enzo Le Fee and Wilson Isidor.
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“We knew this was going to be a tough game,” said Andrews. “Any newly promoted team is always going to start with energy, enthusiasm and intensity.
“With the ball, in the first half, we weren’t at our best. We didn’t play with enough control and our decision making at times wasn’t spot on.
“During the second half, we played with a lot of personality with Dams (Mikkel Damsgaard) between the lines.
“To concede the late goal was bitterly disappointing.”