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Sunderland and Coventry played a thrilling encounter in the Championship promotion play-off semi-final at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland. The match, characterized by tension and a high number of yellow cards, ended in a 1-1 draw after extra time. Coventry dominated possession (58%), while Sunderland were more clinical with their shots on target (4 out of 16 compared to Coventry’s 2 out of 20). Coventry’s goal came in the 76th minute through E. Mason-Clark, assisted by M. van Ewijk. Sunderland responded in the 120th minute with a goal from D. Ballard, assisted by E. Le Fee. The number of yellow cards was significant: Sunderland accumulated 5, while Coventry received 3. Despite their possession advantage, Coventry couldn’t capitalize on their chances, whereas Sunderland proved more effective in crucial moments. The match concluded with a final score of 1-1, leaving the tie wide open for the second leg.
Substitutions coventry: at minute 73 J. Eccles came in and B. Sheaf went out., at minute 110 B. Thomas-Asante came in and E. Mason-Clark went out., at minute 117 J. Allen came in and J. Eccles went out.
Substitutions sunderland: at minute 83 C. Rigg came in and W. Isidor went out., at minute 95 R. Mundle came in and P. Roberts went out., at minute 120 L. F. Hjelde came in and D. Cirkin went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sunderland
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