Sunderland 0 Fulham 0: Super Schwarzer frustrates blank Black Cats

28 February 2010 17:34
Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer denied struggling Sunderland a first Barclays Premier League victory in 14 attempts to leave them hovering precariously above the drop zone.[LNB]The Australia international kept out Darren Bent's first-half free-kick and then blocked Alan Hutton's left-foot effort after the break to ensure the game ended goalless. [LNB]Substitute Bolo Zenden and Hutton both fired into the side-netting as the home side make a late push, but the first of four successive home games which boss Steve Bruce believes will define the club's season ended in stalemate in front of a frustrated crowd of 40,192. [LNB] Point blank: Fulham stopper Mark Schwarzer saves from close range[LNB]The point lifted the Wearsiders three clear of the drop zone, butthere is little doubt that Roy Hodgson will have been the happiermanager as his team extended their unbeaten run in all competitions toeight games three days after they secured their passage to the last 16in the Europa League. [LNB]  Murphy backs Konchesky and Zamora to bolster England optionsFIRING LINE: Three is the not so magic number for Sunderland boss BruceFULHAM FC

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