Chopra snatches late win

Sat, 04 Feb 17:34:39 2012

Michael Chopra headed home a dramatic injury-time winner for Ipswich as relegation rivals Coventry were left tasting last-gasp defeat yet again - 3-2 this time - at a snowy Ricoh Arena.

The experienced marksman headed home Andy Drury's cross in the fifth minute of injury time to settle a thrilling npower Championship encounter, just days after rock-bottom City - who have now thrown away a possible 20 points from winning positions this season - were undone 2-1 late on at Blackpool.

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas deservedly put Town in front midway through the first half via a slight deflection, only for Sky Blues skipper Sammy Clingan to level from the penalty spot after Tommy Smith was adjudged to have handled.

Fellow midfielder Gary Deegan turned the game on its head on the stroke of half-time to put the hosts 2-1 ahead. Jordan Clarke's long throw was flicked on by Clive Platt and Deegan was on hand to convert from 12 yards.

Coventry had not come from behind to win a game all season and their wait was extended just after the hour mark as Richard Keogh brought down Lee Martin, who saw his spot-kick parried by Joe Murphy only for Chopra to convert the rebound.

Chopra then earned his side the points with that late winner.

 

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