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Sheffield United secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Coventry City at Bramall Lane in Sheffield. Despite Coventry enjoying a greater share of possession (58%), Sheffield United proved more clinical in front of goal.
G. Hamer opened the scoring for the home side in the 19th minute. T. Campbell doubled their lead on 30 minutes, putting Coventry on the back foot. Coventry received yellow cards to B. Thomas (17′) and J. Allen (65′). Sheffield United also saw a yellow card, to B. Brereton Diaz (65′).
R. Brewster extended Sheffield United’s lead in the 62nd minute, seemingly sealing the win. However, Coventry managed a late consolation goal through J. Rudoni in the 90th minute.
Sheffield United’s superior finishing was evident in the shot count: 16 shots (6 on target) compared to Coventry’s 10 (4 on target). Corner kicks also favored Sheffield United (7-2). Ultimately, a deserved win for Sheffield United, who capitalized on their chances to claim all three points.
Substitutions coventry: at minute 38 B. Collins came in and O. Dovin went out., at minute 63 J. Rudoni came in and V. Torp went out., at minute 76 B. Sheaf came in and J. Allen went out., at minute 77 J. Paterson came in and E. Mason-Clark went out., at minute 77 E. Simms came in and H. Wright went out.
Substitutions sheffield utd: at minute 69 C. O’Hare came in and R. Brewster went out., at minute 70 T. Cannon came in and T. Campbell went out., at minute 83 A. Brooks came in and B. Brereton Diaz went out., at minute 88 A. Gilchrist came in and F. Seriki went out., at minute 89 S. McCallum came in and H. Choudhury went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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