Coventry City’s Haji Wright now has a goal on his resume as famous to his club as any scored by an American in English football.
Wright converted a penalty in the fifth minute of stoppage time at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, completing Coventry’s comeback from 3-0 down to reach extra time with Manchester United in an FA Cup semifinal.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka handled a ball in the box to give the Sky Blues a brilliant chance to force extra time, and the 26-year-old USMNT forward kept his cool to smash home for 3-3. He’s the first American to score in an FA Cup semifinal.
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Man United led 2-0 at the break through Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire, then made it 3-0 before the hour mark when Bruno Fernandes struck from close range.
But Ellis Simms scored a pretty half-volley and Callum O’Hare’s long shot took a wicked turn off Wan-Bissaka to beat Onana with 11 minutes to play.
What a moment for Wright, who left New York Cosmos at a young age to join Schalke and has since played for six European clubs and scored for the USMNT at a World Cup.
WHAT. A. COMEBACK 🤯😳@Coventry_City have come from three goals down to level against @ManUtd 😱#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/CTPT8QnOAx
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