Soccer-Denied by toenail, Coventry boss Robins proud in defeat

Soccer Football - FA Cup - Semi Final - Coventry City v Manchester United - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - April 21, 2024 Coventry City's Jay Da Silva and manager Mark Robins look dejected after losing the penalty shootout REUTERS/Toby Melville

LONDON (Reuters) - The width of a toenail cost Coventry City a place in the FA Cup final after a remarkable comeback against Manchester United on Sunday but manager Mark Robins said he was proud of his players after losing a penalty shootout.

Robins, who won the Cup as player with United in 1990, watched his side battle back from 3-0 down after 71 minutes with goals from Ellis Simms and Callum O'Hare and a Haji Wright penalty deep into stoppage time.