Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play Chelsea in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Chelsea start the match!
2.29
Mark Smithe sees space and advances. Mark Smithe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Schulp. Jurgen Schulp whips in a cross ball towards Warren Chadwick. Warren Chadwick is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Paolo Gascoigne has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.33
Jamie Wright-Phillips passes the ball forward to Warren Chadwick. Warren Chadwick shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Paolo Gascoigne easily smothers it!
9.37
Miguel Martins surges forward with the ball. Miguel Martins decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Martins whips in a cross ball towards Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg heads the ball goalwards. Luke Clegg scores for Chelsea!!
15.21
Steven Potts makes a simple pass to Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard plays a perfect one-two with Luke Clegg and rushes in on goal... Kasper Hyldgaard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.03
Carlos Butragueno kicks a strong pass forward to Sanchez Aldair. Sanchez Aldair surges forward with the ball. Sanchez Aldair plays a perfect one-two with Robert Mcleod and rushes in on goal... Sanchez Aldair cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.37
Daniel Müller knocks the ball forward to Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
26.47
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.47
Ivan Palmer chips the ball to his team mate, Harry Wiltord. Harry Wiltord makes a beautiful solo run. Harry Wiltord shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.26
Mark Smithe kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Wright-Phillips. Jamie Wright-Phillips makes a probing pass to Warren Chadwick. Warren Chadwick tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Paolo Gascoigne manages to gather it comfortably.
33.44
Sanchez Aldair knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Mcleod. Robert Mcleod shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.02
Francesco De Palma kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.44
Harvey Pearce passes the ball forward to Warren Chadwick. Warren Chadwick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.02
Ivan Palmer threads the ball through to Harry Wiltord. Harry Wiltord passes the ball forward to Mervin Pearson. Mervin Pearson knocks the ball forward to Jurgen Schulp but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.41
Sanchez Aldair brings the ball forward. Sanchez Aldair whips in a cross ball towards Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Coventry City kick off!
54.45
Miguel Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francesco De Palma. Francesco De Palma passes the ball forward to Robert Mcleod. Robert Mcleod lofts in a cross ball towards Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.08
Mark Smithe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Pearce. Harvey Pearce takes it forward alone. Harvey Pearce whips in a cross ball towards Warren Chadwick. Warren Chadwick powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.01
Steven Potts comes in with a late challenge on Harry Wiltord. Steven Potts is given a warning by the referee! Harry Wiltord hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.33
Carlos Butragueno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Potts. Steven Potts makes a simple pass to Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg plays a perfect one-two with Kasper Hyldgaard and rushes in on goal... Luke Clegg tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Andres Vazquez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.26
Sanchez Aldair hacks Harvey Pearce from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harvey Pearce stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.09
Sanchez Aldair kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg makes a probing pass to Kasper Hyldgaard but he's offside!
71.24
Daniel Müller knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Mcleod. Robert Mcleod lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.00
Sanchez Aldair catches Harvey Pearce on the ankles. Sanchez Aldair is given a warning by the referee! Harvey Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.58
Jamie Wright-Phillips catches Sanchez Aldair on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sanchez Aldair runs off the knock.
81.33
Sanchez Aldair kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Mcleod. Robert Mcleod knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
84.14
Rafael Bakboord clumsily knocks into Warren Chadwick. The referee calls over Rafael Bakboord and warns him to calm down! Warren Chadwick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Jamie Wright-Phillips makes a probing pass to Mervin Pearson. Mervin Pearson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Paolo Gascoigne easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Luke Clegg of Chelsea

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 48 vs 52
Play Area
Home team third: 30.67%, Midfield: 46.67%, Away team third: 22.67%