Haji Wright Fires Coventry City into FA Cup Semi-Finals with Late Winner

Haji Wright‘s dramatic late goal propelled Coventry City into the FA Cup semi-finals in a thrilling match at Molineux. The American forward’s heroics sealed a historic victory for the Championship side, securing their spot in the semi-finals for only the second time in the club’s history.

The game had seen twists and turns, with Ellis Simms initially giving Coventry the lead before Wolves fought back with goals from Rayan Ait-Nouri and substitute Hugo Bueno. However, Coventry refused to surrender, with Simms pulling them level deep into stoppage time before Wright’s decisive strike.

Wright, hailing from Los Angeles, has experienced a remarkable journey to reach this pivotal moment in his career. After early promise at Schalke in the Bundesliga, Wright’s progress was hindered by a lack of opportunities, prompting moves to VVV Venlo in the Netherlands and later to Sønderjyske in Denmark.

It was in Denmark that Wright reignited his career, earning accolades such as the Superliga player of the month. Subsequent successful spells at Antalyaspor in Turkey brought him further recognition, culminating in international appearances for the United States at the World Cup in Qatar.

Coventry’s record-breaking signing of Wright has paid dividends, with the forward forming a potent partnership with Simms and contributing significantly to the club’s cup run. The duo will now face Manchester United in the semi-finals, aiming to replicate Coventry’s historic 1987 triumph over Tottenham in the final.