Sunderland missed the chance to make it three wins from three in the Europa League as they were held to a draw by Lech Poznan.

After victories over AZ Alkmaar and Portuguese second-tier side Torreense in their opening two games, the Black Cats were reminded of the challenges of European football as they surrendered their lead in the final 20 minutes against the Polish champions.

Having slipped to the foot of the Premier League last weekend after suffering a fourth consecutive defeat, Sunderland initially showed little sign of feeling the pressure and took just two minutes to open the scoring in Poland.

Winger Nilson Angulo capitalised on a loose pass from goalkeeper Mateusz Lis before crossing for Timur Tutierov to head home his first goal for the club, with the striker deputising for the injured Wilson Isidor and Brian Brobbey.

Lech Poznan had a couple of chances to equalise during a chaotic opening period, but an impressive save from Robin Roefs kept Sunderland in front before the hosts' Daniel Hakans fired wide after being sent through on goal by Pablo Rodriguez.

Sunderland manager Regis le Bris was left wondering how his side had not extended their advantage before the break, with the visitors registering eight shots on target and Malick Fofana striking the woodwork.

The hosts should have punished Sunderland for their failure to convert earlier chances when the ball fell to an unmarked Leo Bengtsson at the back post shortly after the hour mark, but the substitute could not keep his volley on target.

Bengtsson made amends with 20 minutes remaining, finding space inside the area after some sloppy Sunderland defending to score Lech Poznan's first Europa League goal of the campaign with a sweetly struck half-volley.

After weathering a brief spell of pressure, Sunderland looked to have snatched a late winner for the second European away game in a row, but Chris Rigg's curling effort from outside the area whistled just past the post.

Next up for Sunderland in the Europa League is a home match against Dinamo Zagreb on November 5 (20:00 GMT), while Lech Poznan will travel to Benfica at the same time.

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