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Preston and Coventry Draw in High-Tension Match at Deepdale
Preston, England – In a tightly contested match at Deepdale, Preston and Coventry drew in a game marked by intensity and controversy. Coventry dominated possession with 69%, generating a total of 17 shots, although only 3 of them were on target. Preston, on the other hand, was forced to play with ten men for a significant portion of the match after L. Lindsay’s ejection in the 39th minute.
The opening goal came in the 70th minute with an own goal by A. Hughes in favor of Coventry. However, the joy was short-lived for the visitors, as D. Jebbison equalized for Preston in the 76th minute, assisted by P. Valentin.
The match was characterized by physical play, with 9 fouls committed by Preston and 8 by Coventry. In addition to the red card for L. Lindsay, D. Jebbison also received a yellow card. Coventry, despite a clear superiority in possession and shots, failed to capitalize on their advantage and had to settle for a draw in their visit to Preston. The match was played under the supervision of referee Ben Toner.
Substitutions coventry: at minute 31 J. Eccles came in and V. Torp went out., at minute 46 L. Woolfenden came in and E. Mason-Clark went out., at minute 79 H. Wright came in and E. Simms went out.
Substitutions preston: at minute 42 L. Dobbin came in and P. Valentin went out., at minute 75 H. Armstrong came in and A. Devine went out., at minute 75 J. Thompson came in and S. T. Thordarson went out., at minute 75 T. Small came in and M. Smith went out., at minute 90 D. Jebbison came in and A. Vukcevic went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Preston
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