Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 4,805 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Coventry City and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Coventry City and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
10.39
0-0Billy Swift clumsily knocks into Anthony Milburn. Billy Swift is given a warning by the referee! Anthony Milburn runs off the knock.
15.36
0-0Anthony Milburn threads the ball through to Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett goes all the way! Corey Bennett cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Stuart Pearson.
18.33
0-0Eoin Edwards makes a probing pass to Samuel Arevalo. Samuel Arevalo tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.39
0-0Billy Swift catches Anthony Milburn on the ankles. Billy Swift is given another warning by the referee! Anthony Milburn grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.39
0-0Coventry City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Brighton and Hove Albion's defence.
26.22
0-0Hugo Peiro clumsily knocks into Ian Myers. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Myers stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.59
Michael de Jong knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianni Castellini. Gianni Castellini takes it forward alone. Gianni Castellini goes all the way! Gianni Castellini rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.44
Duncan Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Milburn. Anthony Milburn passes the ball forward to Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
39.39
Ian Myers flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Swift. Billy Swift controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ross Howey. Ross Howey finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
44.30
0-0Duncan Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Edwards. Eoin Edwards makes a probing pass to Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jon Lee.
45.00
Lewis Hayes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Edwards. Eoin Edwards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Arevalo. Samuel Arevalo shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Coventry City start the second half!
47.59
Billy Swift makes a simple pass to Ross Howey. Ross Howey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rio Harrison who gathers it comfortably.
51.42
Eoin Edwards knocks the ball forward to Samuel Arevalo. Samuel Arevalo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.56
Graeme Clarke flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Edwards. Eoin Edwards flicks the ball to his team mate, Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Peiro. Hugo Peiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.50
0-1Billy Swift deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Williams. Jason Williams makes a probing pass to Ross Howey. Ross Howey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ross Howey!
73.29
Eoin Edwards knocks the ball to his team mate, Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett goes all the way! Corey Bennett tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
81.30
Lewis Hayes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Milburn. Anthony Milburn makes a simple pass to Samuel Arevalo. Samuel Arevalo lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Peiro. Hugo Peiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.28
Lomano Dodd surges forward with the ball. Lomano Dodd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Arevalo. Samuel Arevalo chips the ball to his team mate, Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett takes a shot at goal but somehow Stuart Pearson manages to keep it out.
89.03
Graeme Clarke knocks the ball forward to Anthony Milburn. Anthony Milburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Peiro. Hugo Peiro shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Ross Howey 65 |