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Port Vale stuns Sunderland with a shocking FA Cup upset, but Melker Ellborg's smiling demeanor steals the spotlight. Black Cats legend Kevin Phillips criticizes the goalkeeper for his inappropriate grin after a blunder. Ellborg misjudges a back-pass from Luke O’Nien, leading to a crucial moment in the match. Phillips expresses his outrage, saying, “It wasn’t a laughing matter.”
Ellborg's antics continue as he concedes a goal from Ben Waine and then brings down George Hall outside the box, yet he remains unfazed and smiling. VAR reviews the incident to determine if a red card is warranted, but Ellborg appears carefree. Phillips highlights Sunderland's lackluster performance, stating, “Port Vale just wanted it more.” Sunderland's struggles against a relegation-threatened side raise concerns as they head back to the drawing board.
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