Sunderland celebrated their return to the Premier League with a commanding 3-0 victory over West Ham. The match saw Eliezer Mayenda score first with a powerful header, followed by Dan Ballard extending the lead. Substitute Wilson Isidor cemented the win with a goal in stoppage time. West Ham had opportunities, but crucial defensive plays from Ballard and a key save from Robin Roefs kept Sunderland's clean sheet intact. The match highlighted Ballard's dual impact defensively and offensively, contributing significantly to Sunderland's victory and marking the debut success for multiple players.
Eliezer Mayenda sent the home fans into bedlam with a towering header just after the hour, before Dan Ballard... doubled their lead 12 minutes later.
Sunderland defender Ballard was able to contribute at both ends of the pitch against West Ham this afternoon... making eight clearances, which was the most in the match.
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