Sunderland made a tactical adjustment to the Stadium of Light pitch by moving the advertising hoardings closer to prevent Coventry City from exploiting their effective long throw, particularly that of defender Milan van Ewijk. This move is aimed at enhancing Sunderland's chances to progress in the Championship play-off semi-finals. Coventry has scored 15 goals from set-pieces this season, highlighting the importance of Sunderland's proactive measures. There are no league rules against such actions, making it a clever strategy as they prepare for a crucial match.
Sunderland's staff have strategically moved the advertising hoardings closer to the pitch to reduce Coventry City's long throw effectiveness, thus aiming to enhance their chances in the play-offs.
With Coventry having scored 15 goals from set-pieces this season, including utilizing Milan van Ewijk's long throw, Sunderland's adjustments aim to disrupt their strategies.
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