RECAP: Sunderland 4 Doncaster Rovers 1: Horror afternoon in north east as Moore's men slump to heavy defeat

Three goals inside the first half hour saw Doncaster Rovers blitzed out of sight by promotion rivals Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
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Sunderland v Doncaster Rovers

Charlie Wyke netted all three to set Sunderland on their way and while an own goal gave Rovers a lifeline in the second half, they immediately conceded again, with Wyke on target to ensure there was to be no dramatic comeback.

Recap the events of a sorry afternoon for Rover below.

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