It was nearly a comeback for the ages for Coventry. Instead, it ended in another gut-wrenching penalty shootout loss at Wembley for the second-tier team as Manchester United limped into another FA Cup final.
Coventry pulled off one of the most unexpected fightbacks in FA Cup history by rallying from three goals down against United to force extra time after a 3-3 draw in Sunday's semifinal game, only to falter at the end and let Erik ten Hag's team escape with a 4-2 win in the shootout.
“It hurts a lot, especially coming back from 3-0 down and having the potential to win in extra time," Coventry striker Ellis Simms said. “To lose on penalties is gutting. ... We were unlucky but it just wasn't our day to get it."
