NafisaIn a dramatic conclusion to the Championship play-off semi-finals, Sunderland secured their spot at Wembley with a last-gasp goal, leaving Coventry City and their manager Frank Lampard devastated.
Despite Coventry’s commendable performance, Lampard’s post-match comments, suggesting his team deserved better, have sparked a wave of reactions from Sunderland fans online.
The match was intensely contested, with Coventry equalizing through Ephron Mason-Clark in the 75th minute, leveling the aggregate score.
As the game edged towards a penalty shootout, Sunderland’s Dan Ballard scored a decisive header in the 122nd minute, sealing a 3-2 aggregate victory for the Black Cats .
Post-match, Lampard expressed his pride in Coventry’s performance, stating, “They don’t deserve it, the players. I’m a lot older, I’ve been around a lot, so I’ve taken whacks and I’ve had success” . He emphasized the team’s dominance in large parts of the game and their journey from 17th place to play-off contenders.
However, Sunderland fans took to social media to express their contrasting views:
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