Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 4,762 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Stockport County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Stockport County get the match underway!
2.04
Nicola C. Nervo threads the ball through to Kevin Ward. Kevin Ward controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
3.07
Paul Pearson makes a probing pass to Nick Ripley. Nick Ripley threads the ball through to Kevin Ward. Kevin Ward whips in a cross ball towards Les Jess. Les Jess connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.48
Eoin Edwards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Arevalo. Samuel Arevalo lofts in a cross ball towards James Owen. James Owen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Stuart Hutchison had no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
9.56
Stockport County are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Coventry City's defence.
12.43
Anthony Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Owen. James Owen shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.20
Eoin Edwards flicks the ball to his team mate, Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett goes all the way! Corey Bennett shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Stuart Hutchison!
20.37
Paul Pearson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Wright-Phillips. Gavin Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Ward. Kevin Ward sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.53
Ledley Beresford flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Ripley. Nick Ripley flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Boateng. Nigel Boateng shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.49
Graeme Clarke knocks the ball forward to Anthony Milburn. Anthony Milburn knocks the ball to his team mate, James Owen. James Owen plays a perfect one-two with Samuel Arevalo and rushes in on goal... James Owen rockets a shot on goal. Stuart Hutchison easily smothers it.
40.31
Nicola C. Nervo kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Ward. Kevin Ward controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
42.31
Eoin Edwards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Owen. James Owen goes all the way! James Owen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. James Owen scores for Coventry City!!
45.00
Stockport County are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Coventry City's defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Coventry City kick off!
47.18
Graeme Clarke knocks the ball forward to Richard Smith. Richard Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
49.28
Ledley Beresford sees a break and surges forward. Ledley Beresford knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Jess. Les Jess whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Ward. Kevin Ward is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.55
Francisco Andres passes the ball forward to Richard Smith. Richard Smith knocks the ball forward to James Owen. James Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Arevalo. Samuel Arevalo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.07
Graeme Clarke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Milburn. Anthony Milburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Arevalo. Samuel Arevalo passes the ball forward but Corey Bennett is offside!
55.08
Ledley Cort knocks the ball forward to Kevin Ward. Kevin Ward tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Rio Harrison manages to gather it comfortably.
57.50
Richard Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett goes all the way! Corey Bennett shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
59.13
Lomano Dodd knocks the ball forward to Eoin Edwards. Eoin Edwards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Arevalo. Samuel Arevalo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Owen but he's offside!
60.27
Wayne Gascoigne clumsily knocks into Samuel Arevalo. Wayne Gascoigne is warned by the referee! Samuel Arevalo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.08
Stockport County are easily keeping Coventry City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
67.24
Wayne Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Nicola C. Nervo. Nicola C. Nervo brings the ball forward. Nicola C. Nervo shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
69.42
Nick Ripley flicks the ball to his team mate, Les Jess. Les Jess tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.17
Gavin Wright-Phillips advances with the ball. Gavin Wright-Phillips sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.16
Wayne Gascoigne surges forward with the ball. Wayne Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Ward. Kevin Ward knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rio Harrison who gathers it comfortably.
83.03
Francisco Andres knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Edwards. Eoin Edwards makes a probing pass to Samuel Arevalo. Samuel Arevalo goes all the way! Samuel Arevalo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.12
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
89.11
Paul Pearson knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Nervo. Nicola C. Nervo makes a probing pass to Nigel Boateng. Nigel Boateng plays a perfect one-two with Les Jess and rushes in on goal... Nigel Boateng cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Rio Harrison!
90.00
Richard Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to James Owen of Coventry City

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 8 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.8085106382979 vs 53.1914893617021
Play Area
Home team third: 28.72%, Midfield: 42.55%, Away team third: 28.72%

Scorers