Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 4,382 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Coventry City kick off the first half!
4.29
Robbie Lawton clumsily knocks into Eugenio Menendez. Robbie Lawton is warned by the referee! Eugenio Menendez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.42
Eddie Thompson threads the ball through to Ivan Vassell. Ivan Vassell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Waters. Aaron Waters knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jon Le Saux.
12.31
Robbie Lawton chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Jobson. Peter Jobson tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
15.53
Robbie Lawton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Grondin. Adam Grondin lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Jobson. Peter Jobson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
20.54
Eugenio Menendez makes a probing pass to Kieron Copping. Kieron Copping knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.04
Greg Dyer chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron Waters. Aaron Waters shoots from 25 yards. Robert Weaver easily smothers it.
22.24
Ivan Vassell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Carcedo. Jose Fortes Carcedo shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.19
Robbie Lawton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Jobson. Peter Jobson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.18
Adam Walker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Jobson. Peter Jobson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Bailey who gathers it comfortably.
38.57
Adam Walker clumsily knocks into Eugenio Menendez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eugenio Menendez is taking some rough treatment out there!
39.24
Ralph Vickers kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Dyer. Greg Dyer takes it forward alone. Greg Dyer threads the ball through to Aaron Waters. Aaron Waters shoots from just inside the box but Robert Weaver is on top of it.
40.55
Oleg Terry makes a simple pass to Peter Jobson. Peter Jobson whips in a cross ball towards Adam Grondin. Adam Grondin directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.07
Robbie Lawton knocks the ball forward to Peter Jobson. Peter Jobson tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers get the second half underway!
59.08
Adam Walker threads the ball through to Adam Grondin. Adam Grondin whips in a cross ball towards Peter Jobson. Peter Jobson heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Peter Jobson!
63.51
Eugenio Menendez makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Carcedo. Jose Fortes Carcedo knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Waters. Aaron Waters powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.20
Adam Walker sees a break and surges forward. Adam Walker plays a perfect one-two with Peter Jobson and rushes in on goal... Adam Walker tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
71.54
Shaun Scowcroft knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Grondin. Adam Grondin whips in a cross ball towards Peter Jobson. Peter Jobson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Peter Jobson!
77.42
Adam Walker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Jobson. Peter Jobson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Grondin. Adam Grondin rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! John Bailey had no chance!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
83.21
Greg Dyer barges into Adam Walker. The referee calls over Greg Dyer and shows him a yellow card! Adam Walker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.57
Eddie Thompson hoofs the ball up the pitch. Jose Fortes Carcedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jamie Brown.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Peter Jobson of Tranmere Rovers

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.5409836065574 vs 52.4590163934426
Play Area
Home team third: 27.87%, Midfield: 52.46%, Away team third: 19.67%