Black Cats move up to top three after City ground

Alderete silences Nottingham Forest

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OMAR Alderete’s first-half header helped Sunderland clinch their first away win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in Ange Postecoglou's first home game in charge.

Defeat left Postecoglou still waiting for his first success since taking over as Forest boss. They are now without a win since the opening day, while Regis Le Bris saw his side climb into the Champions League places with their third win of the campaign.

The first half lacked real quality but a contentious moment allowed Sunderland to make the decisive breakthrough as Alderete notched his first for the club after Nicolas Dominguez was booked for a debatable simulation decision outside his own area.

Forest failed to have a shot on target in the first half but it was a completely different story after the break as Black Cats goalkeeper Robin Roefs made six saves to ensure Sunderland picked up the three points.