Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 9,463 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Coventry City and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Jess.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Coventry City and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Jess.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Coventry City get the match underway!
4.39
0-0Norman Hurst makes a probing pass to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.42
0-0Jose Javier Martinez darts forward. Jose Javier Martinez shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Don White. What a save!
8.15
0-0Lomano Adams comes in with a late challenge on Bill Burgess. The referee brings Lomano Adams to one side and gives him a warning! Bill Burgess runs off the knock.
10.30
Francois Maqua knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Lawton. Greg Lawton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Etherington. Jon Etherington finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
12.22
0-0Adolfo Delgado sees Bill Burgess in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bill Burgess plays the ball forward to Jon Etherington. Jon Etherington shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.39
Alan Harley hits a low pass to Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.35
Gavin Prior threads a neat ball through to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer shoots from distance but it is miles over!
24.27
Alan Harley knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.10
Nwankwo Ball flicks a high pass forward to Lomano Adams who brings the ball under control. Lomano Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Omer Youds. Omer Youds knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cyrille Bedrossian who gathers it comfortably.
28.56
0-0Gavin Prior barges into Alan Harley. The referee calls over Gavin Prior and warns him to calm down! Alan Harley carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.58
0-0Bill Burgess makes a beautiful solo run. Bill Burgess puts a great ball through. Luciano Zanchetta runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.52
Bill Burgess plays the ball forward to Jon Etherington. Jon Etherington shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Don White. Excellent save.
38.22
Sol Cottee flicks a high pass forward to Colin Bowyer who brings the ball neatly under control. Colin Bowyer edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Colin Bowyer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.07
Alan Harley threads a neat ball through to Jon Etherington. Jon Etherington finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
Bill Burgess brings the ball forward. Bill Burgess shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the second half underway!
49.48
Francois Maqua flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Martinez who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Martinez flicks a high ball forward to Darren Le Tissier who takes it down. Darren Le Tissier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
51.38
Adam Mercer flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Martinez controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Jon Etherington controls it well on his chest. Jon Etherington knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacob Holloway.
53.07
Adam Mercer brings the ball forward. Adam Mercer flicks a high pass forward to Luciano Zanchetta who brings the ball under control. Luciano Zanchetta lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.52
Under pressure, Jacob Holloway clears the ball far upfield. Warren Joachim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cyrille Bedrossian who gathers it comfortably.
60.24
0-0Arsenal have made 2 substitutions with Steven Lloyd replacing Alan Harley and Danny Butt replacing Luciano Zanchetta .
63.06
Steven Lloyd plays the ball forward to Jon Etherington. Jon Etherington knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don White who gathers it comfortably.
66.31
0-1Bill Burgess takes it forward alone. Bill Burgess controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Bill Burgess scores for Arsenal!!
71.01
Adolfo Delgado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bill Burgess. Bill Burgess flicks a high pass forward. Jon Etherington controls it well on his chest. Jon Etherington shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
75.32
Sol Cottee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer shoots from 20 yards but somehow Cyrille Bedrossian manages to keep it out.
81.11
Adam Mercer plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Martinez. Jose Javier Martinez flicks a high ball forward to Jon Etherington who takes it down. Jon Etherington knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.42
Norman Hurst flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Youds. Omer Youds knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Joachim. Warren Joachim connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
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Scorers
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)
6
6. Sol Cottee (MID)
6
7. Gavin Prior (MID)
6
8. Lomano Adams (MID)
6
9. Colin Bowyer (ATT)
6
10. Warren Joachim (ATT)
8
11. Omer Youds (ATT)
6
12. Sandro Imbriani (GK)
0
13. Brendan Howells (GK)
0
14. Anthony Brooking (MID)
0
1. Cyrille Bedrossian (GK)
6
2. Adolfo Delgado (DEF)
6
3. Francois Maqua (DEF)
6
4. Adam Mercer (DEF)
7
5. Bill Burgess (MID)
9
6. Alan Harley (MID)
6
7. Jose Javier Martinez (MID)
7
8. Greg Lawton (MID)
6
9. Darren Le Tissier (ATT)
6
10. Luciano Zanchetta (ATT)
6
11. Jon Etherington (ATT)
6
12. Isaiah Godber (DEF)
0
13. Steven Lloyd (MID)
6
14. Danny Butt (ATT)
6