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USMNT striker Haji Wright was the hero as Coventry City completed an insane comeback against Wolves in stoppage time to knock them out of the FA Cup.

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  • Coventry 2-1 down going into stoppage time
  • But remarkable turnaround seals 3-2 win
  • Wright has hand in both late goals

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The English Championship side were 2-1 down heading into stoppage time against the Premier League club in Saturday's quarter-final. But a goal in both the 97th and 100th minutes of play sealed a remarkable comeback to land Coventry's spot in the FA Cup semi-finals. Wright had a hand in the first and scored the second with a fine finish, causing Coventry and USMNT fans alike to go wild on social media.

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  • WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

    MLS pundit Keith Costigan couldn't contain his excitement, writing on X: "Haji Wright!!!!!!!!!! What a moment for him and Coventry. On to their first FA Cup semi final in 37 years." Other fans echoed his sentiments, such as @tsnmknd who wrote: "Haji Wright buzzer beater".

    Astute viewers appreciated Wright's role in both Coventry goals. @CalcioNJ wrote "His cross led to game-tying goal too. What a season he's having" while @jrojersey added "Unreal layoff and fantastic finish".

    Naturally, such displays saw calls for USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter to take note after Wright was snubbed in his latest Nations League squad. @bretjustin96 said: "Greg needs to call him up right now after that performance" while @bangladeshilad was more brutal, adding: "Berhalter be selecting mid like Pepi over this guy".

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    WHAT THE PUNDITS ARE SAYING

    Elsewhere, pundits hailed the 'magic of the cup', with former England striker Gary Lineker writing on X: "Incredible win for @Coventry_City . Absolutely superb. 👏🏻👏🏻"

    Ex-Liverpool striker Stan Collymore added: "If you love football and missed Wolves v Coventry, give it a watch. The 99 mins. The best of English football in a nutshell. No robotic possession, just two local teams with a large away following playing fearless attacking football. It's what sets English football apart. Nothing like it, anywhere."

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