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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play Stenhousemuir in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Stenhousemuir kick off and get the first half underway!
2.07
Richard McGrory makes a simple pass to Mike Harley. Mike Harley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Don Dickov. Don Dickov directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.47
Stenhousemuir are easily keeping Coventry City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
18.42
Aaron Waters clumsily knocks into Callum Inglis. Aaron Waters is shown the yellow card! Callum Inglis runs off the knock.
20.48
Jose Fortes Carcedo catches Giovanni Hilgerink on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Fortes Carcedo and warns him to calm down! Giovanni Hilgerink hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.45
Mike Harley brings the ball forward. Mike Harley knocks in a cross ball towards Don Dickov. Don Dickov directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.57
Dave Delaney knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Menendez. Eugenio Menendez chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron Waters. Aaron Waters knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Inglis.
26.17
Mike Harley makes a simple pass to Don Dickov. Don Dickov shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
28.29
Mike Harley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.17
Greg Dyer comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Gonzalez. The referee calls over Greg Dyer and shows him a yellow card! Pablo Gonzalez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.34
Eugenio Menendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Copping. Kieron Copping lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Carcedo. Jose Fortes Carcedo powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.03
Mike Harley threads the ball through to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Don Dickov. Don Dickov directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
39.09
Norman Lowe knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Carcedo. Jose Fortes Carcedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.07
Mike Harley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Dickov. Don Dickov tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.27
Ralph Vickers makes a beautiful solo run. Ralph Vickers knocks the ball forward to Kieron Copping. Kieron Copping knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Carcedo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Coventry City kick off the second half!
51.42
Coventry City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
57.23
Mike Harley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Don Dickov. Don Dickov flicks the ball with his head but John Bailey is on top of it.
61.37
Aaron Waters hacks Steffen Jaschke from behind! The referee calls over Aaron Waters and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Steffen Jaschke stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.23
Ivan Vassell takes it forward alone. Ivan Vassell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giovanni Hilgerink.
67.25
Greg Dyer kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Carcedo. Jose Fortes Carcedo tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Tony Lloyd manages to gather it comfortably.
71.34
Eugenio Menendez makes a probing pass to Kieron Copping. Kieron Copping knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tony Lloyd who gathers it comfortably.
75.42
Callum Inglis makes a probing pass to Don Hansen. Don Hansen makes a simple pass to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.59
Mike Harley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell goes all the way! Gavin Liddell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by John Bailey.
81.28
Gavin Liddell catches Dave Delaney on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Liddell and warns him to calm down! Dave Delaney stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.48
Guy Bah advances with the ball. Guy Bah goes all the way! Guy Bah makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.52
Kieron Copping hacks Giovanni Hilgerink from behind! Kieron Copping is given a warning by the referee! Giovanni Hilgerink grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.05
Eugenio Menendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Carcedo. Jose Fortes Carcedo shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Don Hansen knocks the ball forward to Don Dickov. Don Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Bailey who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

The game is drawn at 0-0 and so goes to penalties!

The man of the match was awarded to Mike Harley of Stenhousemuir

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Full Time Score: 0 vs 3
Normal Play Goals
Normal Play Goals: 0 vs 0
Penalty Shootout
Penalty Shootout: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 8
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 5 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 1 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.5 vs 52.5
Play Area
Home team third: 28.75%, Midfield: 45.00%, Away team third: 26.25%