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Clive Platt Scores the Winning Goal for Coventry City against Peterborough United in Npower Championship (December 17, 2011, London Road)
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Clive Platt Scores the Winning Goal for Coventry City against Peterborough United in Npower Championship (December 17, 2011, London Road)
Clive Platt
Coventry City FC are a professional football club based in Coventry, West Midlands, England
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This iconic photograph captures the moment of pure elation for Coventry City striker Clive Platt as he scores the winning goal against Peterborough United in the Npower Championship on December 17,2011, at London Road. With the scoreline delicately balanced at 1-1, the pressure was on for both teams to secure three valuable points in the fiercely competitive league. As the ball was played into the penalty area, Platt, with his back to goal, displayed his excellent hold-up play and skillfully controlled the ball with his chest. In a split second, he turned and unleashed an unstoppable volley that soared past the outstretched hands of the Peterborough goalkeeper and into the back of the net. The ecstatic reaction from Platt and his teammates is a testament to the importance of this goal in the context of the season. The Npower Championship, the second tier of English football, is known for its intense competition and unpredictability. Coventry City, under the management of Aidy Boothroyd, were determined to secure a promotion spot and challenge for the title. This victory against Peterborough United, a fellow promotion contender, was a significant step towards achieving that goal. Andrew Matthews, the talented sports photographer, expertly captured the essence of this pivotal moment in Coventry City's 2011-2012 campaign. The image encapsulates the raw emotion, passion, and determination that is synonymous with football and the unforgettable moments that make the sport so captivating for fans worldwide.
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