'Sensational performance and brave tactics'

We asked for your views after goals from Wilson Isidor and Eliezer Mayenda gave Sunderland an important 2-1 win at Coventry City in the Championship play-off semi-final first leg.

The Black Cats take a slender advantage back to the Stadium of Light for the second leg on Tuesday night.

Here are your thoughts on the result, Regis Le Bris' tactics and the performance:

Theo: A sensational away performance from a big club who I really hope make it back to the Prem. Defended resolutely, clinical when their chances came. Each player worked their socks off and should be very proud of what they've achieved going into this game off the back of five defeats in a row.

Mark: Brave selection from Regis but well vindicated with a magnificent team performance carrying out the manager's tactics to a man. Only half-time of course but a great win to give the lads a chance back at the SOL.

Gareth: Tactics worked superbly, but we always felt our home performance was the worry. Same formation and a bit less caution for the 2nd leg.

Daniel: Whatever happens on Tuesday, this young team have proved they can follow a gameplan well, showing tactically they're all capable of top level football. Mayenda was superb, feeding on scraps and got his reward. But the real match winners tonight were O'Nien and Ballard. And Isidor… barely a sniff until he channelled his inner Thierry to stroke that ball home!

David: The gameplan was brilliant from the start. We were out of form and produced a masterclass in soaking up waves of attacks and then showing why our young clever players can catch you on the counter. Still another game to go but a huge result in terms of confidence and Regis Le Bris has shown his tactical knowhow is on a different level.

Helen: Absolutely fantastic. Our form for the last few weeks has been concerning, but did we rise to the occasion. Ballard, Hume, O'Nien all magnificent in defence.

Martin: Well disciplined display, especially when defending. We carried a bit of luck too, but two quality finishes helped us win the game. It's not over yet but hopefully we can put on a performance at home and then we're on the way to Wembley!

Paul E: I'm a big fan of Regis Le Bris, but I'd questioned his approach going into the play-offs after our place was secured. I thought momentum was crucial and didn't expect us to perform in either leg of the semi-final. I was wrong and tonight's tactical set up and performance proved he was right. Outplaying your opponents is good, but outsmarting them is better.

Lee: Counter attack worked well but you cannot do that at home. It is finely poised and I've been a Sunderland fan long enough to see us snatch defeat from the jaws of victory before!

Richard: Incredibly proud of this group of young men. They know what it means to us in Sunderland and are giving everything they have to make us all happy. I watched on a plane coming into Denver, Colorado and screamed when Mayenda scored. A lot of people laughing at me but entirely worth it…

Paul: Tactically great, still not fluently moving around the pitch as we were earlier in the season. Good to see our forwards back on the scoresheet. Brilliant introduction of Rigg, same starting 11 on Tuesday should get us over the line.