Ballard would unfortunately start Sunderland's downfall on their travels by accidentally scoring an own goal to give Wayne Rooney's Pilgrims a lifeline after the Black Cats raced into a two goal advantage, before two further goals allowed Plymouth to make an unbelievable 3-2 win a reality.

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