Match Report
| Coventry City | Coventry City |  |  | Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Don White | D. White |  | 80 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Manuel Cupi | M. Cupi | |||||||||
| Jacob Holloway | J. Holloway |  | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Eddie Stewart | E. Stewart | |||||||||
| Brian Youds | B. Youds | | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Alexander Edwards | A. Edwards | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Ball | N. Ball | | 54 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 46 | | Niccolo Mckay | N. Mckay | ||||||||
| Norman Hurst | N. Hurst | | 71 | M | | 5 | | D | 46 | | James Gascoigne | J. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Sol Cottee | S. Cottee | | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 |  | Kevin Dittrich | K. Dittrich | |||||||||
| Gavin Prior | G. Prior | | 60 | M | | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Marcel Wilke | M. Wilke | ||||||||
| Lomano Adams | L. Adams | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Eddie Richards | E. Richards | |||||||||
| Colin Bowyer | C. Bowyer | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 62 |  | Guilherme Vieira | G. Vieira | |||||||||
| Warren Joachim | W. Joachim | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Rio Sharpe | R. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Omer Youds | O. Youds | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Stuart Law | S. Law | |||||||||
| Sandro Imbriani | S. Imbriani | | 64 | G | | 12 | | A | 50 |  | Pedro Gouamene | P. Gouamene | |||||||||
| Brendan Howells | B. Howells | | 59 | G | | 13 | | G | 50 | | Fredrik Grantt | F. Grantt | |||||||||
| Anthony Brooking | A. Brooking | | 53 | M | | 14 | | A | 48 | | Scott Bishop | S. Bishop | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 8,854 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Keane.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Keane.
0.00
0-0Hartlepool United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.55
0-0Sol Cottee knocks the ball forward to Omer Youds. Omer Youds deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Warren Joachim but the linesman indicates offside!
3.47
0-0Sol Cottee threads a neat ball through to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer threads a neat ball through to Warren Joachim. James Gascoigne comes in with a late challenge on Warren Joachim. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
9.12
0-0Gavin Prior hacks Kevin Dittrich from behind! The referee warns Gavin Prior to calm down! Kevin Dittrich runs off the knock.
12.04
0-0Niccolo Mckay sees space and advances. Niccolo Mckay passes the ball forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Hartlepool United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
14.54
With some swift thinking, Sol Cottee plays the ball forward to Omer Youds. Omer Youds plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Bowyer and advances towards the goal... Omer Youds rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
16.35
1-0Gavin Prior passes the ball forward to Warren Joachim. Warren Joachim rushes past Alexander Edwards! Warren Joachim rockets a shot on goal. Warren Joachim scores for Coventry City!!
20.16
Eddie Richards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
24.47
Marcel Wilke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Law. Stuart Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.16
Kevin Dittrich passes the ball forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
34.55
Omer Youds clumsily knocks into Alexander Edwards. The referee calls over Omer Youds and warns him to calm down! Alexander Edwards runs off the knock.
39.44
Gavin Prior makes a probing pass to Omer Youds. Omer Youds finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.37
2-0Norman Hurst plays the ball forward to Warren Joachim. Warren Joachim runs straight at the defence! Warren Joachim shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
45.00
2-0Alexander Edwards passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke makes a probing pass to Stuart Law. Stuart Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don White who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hartlepool United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Coventry City kicking off!
47.33
James Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Eddie Richards. Eddie Richards hits a low pass to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.13
Niccolo Mckay clumsily knocks into Warren Joachim. The referee brings Niccolo Mckay to one side and gives him a warning! Warren Joachim stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.06
Alexander Edwards flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Wilke collects the pass. Marcel Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Vieira collects the pass. Guilherme Vieira shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.18
Kevin Dittrich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Sharpe but the referee indicates it's offside!
54.32
2-0James Gascoigne catches Colin Bowyer on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Bowyer runs off the knock.
57.26
Kevin Dittrich flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Law controls it well on his chest. Stuart Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Don White.
58.22
2-0It's a corner kick. Eddie Richards kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Marcel Wilke shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.20
Marcel Wilke makes a probing pass to Stuart Law. Stuart Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.13
Eddie Stewart makes a probing pass to Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Law controls it well on his chest. Stuart Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Don White. Excellent save.
65.21
Sol Cottee makes a probing pass to Omer Youds. Omer Youds passes the ball forward but Colin Bowyer is offside!
67.26
Norman Hurst makes a beautiful solo run. Norman Hurst sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Manuel Cupi.
69.21
Kevin Dittrich flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Sharpe. Rio Sharpe plays a quick one-two with Stuart Law and rushes in on goal... Rio Sharpe shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Don White manages to gather it.
73.54
Marcel Wilke hacks Sol Cottee from behind! Marcel Wilke is shown the yellow card! Sol Cottee runs off the knock.
75.51
Gavin Prior chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
78.49
Gavin Prior comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Wilke. Gavin Prior is warned by the referee again! Marcel Wilke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.08
Brian Youds flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Hurst. Norman Hurst knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer rushes past Alexander Edwards! Colin Bowyer comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Alexander Edwards threads the ball through to Eddie Richards. With great vision, Eddie Richards plays the ball forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Warren Joachim 16 Omer Youds 39 Colin Bowyer 83 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Warren Joachim of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Don White (GK)
7
2. Jacob Holloway (DEF)
6
3. Brian Youds (DEF)
6
4. Nwankwo Ball (DEF)
6
5. Norman Hurst (MID)
7
6. Sol Cottee (MID)
8
7. Gavin Prior (MID)
8
8. Lomano Adams (MID)
6
9. Colin Bowyer (ATT)
8
10. Warren Joachim (ATT)
9
11. Omer Youds (ATT)
8
12. Sandro Imbriani (GK)
0
13. Brendan Howells (GK)
0
14. Anthony Brooking (MID)
0
1. Manuel Cupi (GK)
6
2. Eddie Stewart (DEF)
6
3. Alexander Edwards (DEF)
6
4. Niccolo Mckay (DEF)
6
5. James Gascoigne (DEF)
5
6. Kevin Dittrich (MID)
6
7. Marcel Wilke (MID)
6
8. Eddie Richards (MID)
6
9. Guilherme Vieira (ATT)
6
10. Rio Sharpe (ATT)
6
11. Stuart Law (ATT)
6
12. Pedro Gouamene (ATT)
0
13. Fredrik Grantt (GK)
0
14. Scott Bishop (ATT)
0