Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Wycombe Wanderers. A crowd of 3,759 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wycombe Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Maddison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wycombe Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Maddison.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Wycombe Wanderers kicking off!
4.36
0-0Dagui Marchand kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.43
0-0Luis Cárdenas flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Nicholls who brings the ball under control. Stuart Nicholls knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.37
Jody Wright-Phillips flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.13
0-0Jody Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Trevor Rankin!
20.24
0-0Alan Youds clumsily knocks into Jody Wright-Phillips. The referee calls over Alan Youds and shows him a yellow card! Jody Wright-Phillips runs off the knock.
22.24
Dennis Heskey runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dennis Heskey finds some space and shoots from distance. Trevor Rankin effortlessly gets down and covers it.
27.22
Billy Moore pushes mid-way up the pitch. Billy Moore sees Ugo Hamilton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ugo Hamilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.58
Dennis Heskey flicks a high ball forward to Brian Gordon who gracefully takes it down. Brian Gordon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Trevor Rankin who gathers it comfortably.
30.26
Alan Youds flicks a high pass forward to Ugo Hamilton who brings the ball under control. Ugo Hamilton lofts in a cross ball towards Stanley Bellamy. Stanley Bellamy whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Matteo Sottil.
32.48
Steve Hulme flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Bellamy controls it well on his chest. Stanley Bellamy shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
38.49
Alan Youds kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Charlton. Bill Charlton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Matteo Sottil is on top of it.
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. Wycombe Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Coventry City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Coventry City kicking off!
47.50
Steve Hulme chips the ball to his team mate, Stanley Bellamy. Stanley Bellamy tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.11
Dagui Marchand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Rufus.
51.12
Gareth Ljungberg makes a simple pass to Steve Hulme. Steve Hulme knocks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Hamilton. Ugo Hamilton tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
54.27
Alan Youds threads a neat ball through to Ugo Hamilton. Ugo Hamilton advances inside the box! Ugo Hamilton comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
59.55
1-0Aniello Castorina brings the ball forward. Aniello Castorina chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Brian Gordon!
61.55
1-0Coventry City have made a substitution with Anthony Nicholls replacing Dennis Heskey .
66.25
Steve Hulme passes the ball forward to Stanley Bellamy. Stanley Bellamy shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
72.06
Alan Youds changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alan Youds whips in a cross ball towards Bill Charlton. Bill Charlton heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.06
Showing composure, Dagui Marchand plays the ball forward to Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.42
Coventry City have made a substitution with Nicholas Vernazza replacing Ruggiero De Palma .
79.47
Jody Wright-Phillips kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
83.36
Nicholas Vernazza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dagui Marchand. Dagui Marchand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Trevor Rankin who gathers it comfortably.
84.30
Jody Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Trevor Rankin who gathers it comfortably.
85.58
Steve Hulme knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Bellamy. Stanley Bellamy shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.39
1-0Darren Rufus barges into Daniel Hunt. The referee calls over Darren Rufus and warns him to calm down! Daniel Hunt runs off the knock.
89.37
Steve Hulme deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Bellamy. Stanley Bellamy sees Bill Charlton just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Bill Charlton takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Brian Gordon 60 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Matteo Sottil (GK)
8
2. Schumann Darcheville (DEF)
6
3. Aniello Castorina (DEF)
8
4. Ruggiero De Palma (DEF)
6
5. Jody Wright-Phillips (MID)
7
6. Dagui Marchand (MID)
7
7. Dennis Heskey (MID)
7
8. Luis Cárdenas (MID)
6
9. Daniel Hunt (ATT)
6
10. Stuart Nicholls (ATT)
6
11. Brian Gordon (ATT)
9
12. Nicholas Vernazza (DEF)
6
13. Anthony Nicholls (DEF)
6
14. Cataldo Longhi (ATT)
0
1. Trevor Rankin (GK)
7
2. Billy Moore (DEF)
6
3. Ross Tolley (DEF)
6
4. Gareth Ljungberg (DEF)
6
5. Darren Rufus (DEF)
5
6. Nwankwo Lloyd (MID)
6
7. Steve Hulme (MID)
8
8. Alan Youds (MID)
6
9. Ugo Hamilton (ATT)
6
10. Bill Charlton (ATT)
6
11. Stanley Bellamy (ATT)
6
12. Rio Jess (DEF)
0
13. John Greening (MID)
0
14. Stanley Salako (ATT)
0