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Coventry defeated Preston in a thrilling match at The Coventry Building Society Arena. The home side dominated possession with 52%, translating into more goal-scoring opportunities: 17 shots, 9 of them on target. Two first-half goals, one from J. Rudoni (30th minute) and another from B. Thomas (37th minute), sealed the first half in Coventry’s favor. Preston, despite having less possession (48%), managed to pull one back in the 82nd minute thanks to a goal from W. Keane. The final victory went to Coventry, who showed greater efficiency in front of goal. The match, corresponding to round 34 of the English Championship, was marked by intensity and a fight for the ball, with a total of 20 fouls committed between both teams. Coventry had 9 corners, while Preston only managed 3. L. Lindsay’s yellow card in the 66th minute was the only caution of the game.
Substitutions preston: at minute 46 E. Riis came in and J. Meghoma went out., at minute 46 B. Potts came in and R. Ledson went out., at minute 46 L. Lindsay came in and L. Gibson went out., at minute 65 R. Brady came in and K. Kesler-Hayden went out., at minute 72 W. Keane came in and S. Greenwood went out.
Substitutions coventry: at minute 71 J. Paterson came in and E. Mason-Clark went out., at minute 88 J. Allen came in and J. Eccles went out., at minute 90 B. Sheaf came in and T. Sakamoto went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Coventry
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