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There are some games you only remember for a split second, a game defined by one single moment and Sunderland will never forget Dan Ballard’s header.
Frank Lampard pushed away a Sunderland fan who tried to take a selfie with him moments after his Coventry team lost in the Championship play-off semi-final. Dan Ballard’s goal in the final
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Sunderland Echo on MSN'Bang unlucky' - Paul Merson delivers verdict on dramatic Sunderland win vs Coventry, rates promotion chancesSky Sports pundit Paul Merson has delivered his verdict on Sunderland ’s dramatic play-off semi-final victory over Coventry City, suggesting that the Sky Blues were “bang unlucky” to miss out on a trip to Wembley.
Coventry suffer last-gasp Championship play-off semi-final defeat at Sunderland; Dan Ballards 122nd-minute goal in extra-time sent Black Cats to Wembley to set up play-off final vs Sheffield United on May 24;
Sunderland will take on Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final at Wembley after their dramatic win over Coventry.
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Sunderland Echo on MSNSunderland issue statement and outline next steps after Coventry City pitch invasion and confrontationSunderland are expecting an FA charge after a minority of fans invaded the pitch following the conclusion of their play-off semi final against Coventry City.
Sunderland found the most spectacular route possible into the Championship play-off final and they put a smile on one lucky punter's face too. The Black Cats will face Sheffield United at Wembley in the richest game in English football with a place in the Premier League on the line.
FRANK LAMPARD reacted furiously as a taunting pitch invader tried to take a selfie after Coventry’s last-gasp play-off agony. Dan Ballard’s 122nd-minute equalizer booked Sunderland a
Referee Andy Madley has been hugely praised for how he handled the Championship play-off clash between Sunderland and Coventry City.