Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 4,511 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Griffin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Griffin.
0.00
0-0Coventry City kick off the first half!
6.17
0-0Luis Cárdenas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
8.02
Rio Sheringham makes a probing pass to Jason Potts. Jason Potts flicks a high pass forward to David Moncur who brings the ball under control. David Moncur controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
12.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Mervin Armstrong plays the ball forward to Robbie Fowler. Robbie Fowler knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Sheringham. Tommy Sheringham shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.00
0-0Noel Banks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Defoe. Brian Defoe advances with the ball. Brian Defoe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Narciso.
27.37
Jason Potts passes the ball forward to Tommy Sheringham. Tommy Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.28
0-0Rio Sheringham comes in with a late challenge on Peter Mccann. The referee calls over Rio Sheringham and shows him a yellow card! Peter Mccann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.11
0-0Scott Dean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Wright-Phillips. Jody Wright-Phillips flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt shoots from long range but somehow Danny Gilchrist manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first 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. The Coventry City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Stockport County kick off the second half!
49.14
Brian Defoe kicks a strong pass forward to David Moncur. David Moncur knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.26
0-0Stockport County have made a substitution with Francis Youds replacing David Moncur .
65.18
0-1Luis Cárdenas flicks a high pass forward to Cataldo Longhi who brings the ball under control. Cataldo Longhi runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Cataldo Longhi provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Coventry City!
72.06
Rio Sheringham makes a simple pass to Robbie Fowler. Robbie Fowler flicks a high pass forward to Francis Youds who brings the ball under control. Francis Youds plays a scrappy one-two with Dennis Barton and advances towards the goal... Francis Youds rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.51
Des Salmon threads the ball through to Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton plays a quick one-two with Francis Youds and rushes in on goal... Dennis Barton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.49
Luis Cárdenas receives the ball from a throw-in from Jody Wright-Phillips. Luis Cárdenas laces a through ball forward to Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Danny Gilchrist. Excellent save.
78.50
0-1Stockport County are keeping most of the possession.
79.26
0-1Aniello Castorina passes the ball forward to Jody Wright-Phillips. Jody Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cataldo Longhi. Cataldo Longhi threads the ball through to Stuart Nicholls but he's offside!
81.33
0-1Ruggiero De Palma hacks Francis Youds from behind! The referee brings Ruggiero De Palma to one side and gives him a warning! Francis Youds runs off the knock.
84.35
Scott Dean knocks the ball to his team mate, Dagui Marchand. Dagui Marchand flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Nicholls who takes it down. Stuart Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.29
With some swift thinking, Jody Wright-Phillips plays the ball forward to Cataldo Longhi. Cataldo Longhi shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
89.26
Brian Defoe sees Dennis Barton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dennis Barton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dennis Cooper who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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. Danny Gilchrist (GK)
7
2. Noel Banks (DEF)
6
3. Mervin Armstrong (DEF)
6
4. Rio Sheringham (DEF)
6
5. Jason Potts (MID)
6
6. Robbie Fowler (MID)
6
7. Des Salmon (MID)
6
8. Brian Defoe (MID)
7
9. Dennis Barton (ATT)
6
10. David Moncur (ATT)
6
11. Tommy Sheringham (ATT)
6
12. Frank Davis (GK)
0
13. Ben Woodgate (ATT)
0
14. Francis Youds (ATT)
6
1. Dennis Cooper (GK)
6
2. Alfredo Narciso (DEF)
6
3. Ruggiero De Palma (DEF)
6
4. Aniello Castorina (DEF)
6
5. Scott Dean (DEF)
7
6. Jody Wright-Phillips (MID)
7
7. Dagui Marchand (MID)
7
8. Luis Cárdenas (MID)
8
9. Daniel Hunt (ATT)
6
10. Peter Mccann (ATT)
6
11. Stuart Nicholls (ATT)
6
12. Matteo Sottil (GK)
0
13. Nicholas Vernazza (DEF)
0
14. Cataldo Longhi (ATT)
10