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‘I have goosebumps’ – Timur Tutierov sends emotional message to Sunderland fans after unforgettable first goal

Timur Tutierov described his first Sunderland goal as a dream come true and thanked travelling supporters for making the moment even more special…

Sunderland Echo

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 7:44 PM

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Timur Tutierov thanked Sunderland fans after scoring his first senior goal in a 1-1 draw with Lech Poznań.
Tutierov gave Sunderland the lead after just 78 seconds following an assist from Nilson Angulo.
The young forward stepped up from the under-21s to start three consecutive senior matches under Régis Le Bris.

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Timur Tutierov expressed his emotion and gratitude toward Sunderland's traveling supporters after scoring his first senior goal for the club. The young forward scored just 78 seconds into Sunderland's 1-1 Europa League draw against Lech Poznań, converting an assist from Nilson Angulo.

The strike capped a memorable week for Tutierov, who recently made his first starts in both Europe and the Premier League amid attacking injuries for manager Régis Le Bris. The result kept Sunderland unbeaten in the Europa League with seven points from three matches.

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