Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 4,046 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Harrison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Harrison.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stockport County get the match underway!
3.44
0-0Dennis Heskey threads a neat ball through to Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.40
0-1Jason Potts makes a simple pass to David Moncur. David Moncur edges inside the box! David Moncur shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stockport County!
20.52
0-1Mervin Armstrong chips the ball to his team mate, Des Salmon. Des Salmon flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Barton who brings the ball under control. Dennis Barton shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Dennis Cooper. Excellent save.
30.02
0-1Dagui Marchand knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Mccann. Peter Mccann knocks the ball forward to Daniel Hunt but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.13
Robbie Fowler knocks the ball forward to Tommy Sheringham. Tommy Sheringham knocks the ball forward, putting David Moncur through on goal. Some good footwork from David Moncur provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
39.11
0-1Scott Dean passes the ball forward to Dennis Heskey. With great vision, Dennis Heskey plays the ball forward to Peter Mccann. Peter Mccann plays a quick one-two with Daniel Hunt and rushes in on goal... Peter Mccann takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Mervin Armstrong blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
40.34
0-1Dennis Barton catches Aniello Castorina on the ankles. The referee calls over Dennis Barton and warns him to calm down! Aniello Castorina carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Noel Banks sees Des Salmon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Des Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Barton controls it well on his chest. Dennis Barton threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from David Moncur provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City have changed their lineup with Cataldo Longhi replacing Peter Mccann and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. The Coventry City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Coventry City kick off the second half!
47.43
Scott Dean flicks the ball to his team mate, Dagui Marchand. Dagui Marchand flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Hunt who takes it down. Daniel Hunt plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Nicholls and advances towards the goal... Daniel Hunt side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
49.24
Dagui Marchand sees Cataldo Longhi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cataldo Longhi shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
51.58
0-1Scott Dean makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Dean threads the ball through to Cataldo Longhi. Cataldo Longhi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.51
Dennis Heskey sees Cataldo Longhi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cataldo Longhi plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Hunt and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Cataldo Longhi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.20
1-1Stockport County have made a substitution with Francis Youds replacing David Moncur .
63.00
Brian Defoe chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Youds. Francis Youds kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Barton but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.57
Robbie Fowler kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton passes the ball forward but Francis Youds is offside!
75.07
Jody Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cataldo Longhi. Cataldo Longhi finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
81.16
Rio Sheringham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Salmon. Des Salmon hits a low pass to Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
83.21
Dagui Marchand runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dagui Marchand sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
84.46
Rio Sheringham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Salmon. Des Salmon kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Youds. Francis Youds shoots from outside the area but is denied by Dennis Cooper. Excellent save.
89.51
Rio Sheringham flicks a high ball forward to Brian Defoe who takes it down. Brian Defoe flicks a high ball forward to Tommy Sheringham who takes it down. Tommy Sheringham shoots from 25 yards. Dennis Cooper gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cataldo Longhi of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dennis Cooper (GK)
7
2. Alfredo Narciso (DEF)
6
3. Aniello Castorina (DEF)
6
4. Scott Dean (DEF)
8
5. Ruggiero De Palma (DEF)
6
6. Jody Wright-Phillips (MID)
6
7. Dagui Marchand (MID)
7
8. Dennis Heskey (MID)
7
9. Daniel Hunt (ATT)
7
10. Peter Mccann (ATT)
6
11. Stuart Nicholls (ATT)
6
12. Matteo Sottil (GK)
0
13. Nicholas Vernazza (DEF)
0
14. Cataldo Longhi (ATT)
9
1. Danny Gilchrist (GK)
6
2. Noel Banks (DEF)
6
3. Mervin Armstrong (DEF)
6
4. Rio Sheringham (DEF)
7
5. Jason Potts (MID)
7
6. Robbie Fowler (MID)
6
7. Des Salmon (MID)
7
8. Brian Defoe (MID)
7
9. Dennis Barton (ATT)
7
10. David Moncur (ATT)
9
11. Tommy Sheringham (ATT)
6
12. Frank Davis (GK)
0
13. Ben Woodgate (ATT)
0
14. Francis Youds (ATT)
6