Sunderland scores late in European action as matches unfold across the continent

UPDATE - follow-up to Bournemouth v Milan, Celtic v Celta Vigo, and more: Europa League – live: Sunderland scored in the 93rd minute of five minutes of added time after a previous match against Torreense saw them also score late. Poznan sits at the bottom of the tournament standings after a defensive error allowed Lis to pass short to Gurgul out wide. Angulo intercepted the ball and crossed for Tutierov, who headed home his first goal for Sunderland. Elsewhere, Ben Gannon-Doak made early inroads down the right flank for Scotland after a strong recent game in North Macedonia. FC Salzburg took an early one-goal lead against NK Celje. Bournemouth faced Milan at a rain-lashed Vitality Stadium where Justin Kluivert scored an opening penalty past the goalkeeper after a VAR check confirmed a handball by Koni De Winter. Bournemouth manager Marco Rose made four changes to his starting lineup, including bringing in Gannon-Doak, Bafode Diakite, Kluivert, and goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio to control player load. Danny Makkelie refereed the match. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace sought a recovery under Pierre Sage following a previous defeat against Brighton, while Hearts fell behind against Trabzonspor despite a second-goal banger from Franculino.

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These matches form part of a busy European football calendar featuring clubs from multiple leagues competing simultaneously across various venues. Squad rotation and player load management are common strategies for managers dealing with congested fixtures during the season. Such tournament group stages frequently produce late drama and decisive goals in added time.