Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Reading. A crowd of 8,740 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Dublin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Dublin.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Coventry City kick off!
14.43
0-0Mark Godber sees Jason Formon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Formon puts a great ball through but David Merson is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
21.30
0-0Aaron Hall runs forward with the ball. Aaron Hall chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Ribeiro. Diogo Ribeiro sees Omer Campbell just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Omer Campbell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.46
0-0Oberdan Ferreri flicks a high pass forward. Nico Rohrschneider holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Rohrschneider knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.52
0-0Diogo Ribeiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Dion Sinclair reads it well. Fabulous save!
32.24
Joe Impey makes a strong solo run forward. Joe Impey decides to run forward with the ball. Joe Impey lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Rohrschneider. With a superhuman jump, Nico Rohrschneider connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.45
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
0-1Aaron Hall makes a probing pass to Sebastian Guerrero. Sebastian Guerrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Omer Campbell provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Reading kick off and get the second half underway!
48.40
Graham Grant sees Nico Rohrschneider in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nico Rohrschneider threads the ball through to Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Gower. Ralph Gower powers a header at goal but somehow Pierre G. Pensalfini manages to keep it out.
55.55
Graham Grant knocks the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Ferreri. Oberdan Ferreri flicks a high ball forward to Ralph Gower who takes it down. Ralph Gower lofts in a cross ball towards Des Owen. Des Owen beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.20
Oberdan Ferreri surges forward with the ball. Oberdan Ferreri lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
59.04
Joe Impey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Ferreri. Oberdan Ferreri knocks the ball forward to Nico Rohrschneider. Nico Rohrschneider knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
60.07
0-1Coventry City have made 2 substitutions with Paul Burley replacing Graham Grant and Daniel Ljungberg replacing Ralph Gower .
61.15
Pierluigi Corrent threads the ball through to David Merson. David Merson whips in a cross ball towards Jason Formon. Jason Formon powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
66.35
Omer Campbell flicks a high pass forward. David Merson collects the pass. David Merson passes the ball forward but Jason Formon is offside!
67.00
0-1Jason Formon catches Oberdan Ferreri on the ankles. Jason Formon is shown the yellow card! Oberdan Ferreri gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.13
Reading have made a substitution with Frank Plowright replacing Omer Campbell .
79.58
Oberdan Ferreri hits a low pass to Daniel Ljungberg. Daniel Ljungberg whips in a cross ball towards Des Owen. Des Owen makes a convincing header. Pierre G. Pensalfini punches it away to safety.
81.54
Daniel Cadamarteri threads a neat ball through to Des Owen. Des Owen flicks a high ball forward to Oberdan Ferreri who takes it down. Oberdan Ferreri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.46
Joe Impey passes the ball forward to Des Owen. Des Owen makes a probing pass to Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Rohrschneider. Nico Rohrschneider outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nico Rohrschneider!
89.26
Diogo Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to David Merson. David Merson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
1-1Jon Butt flicks a high pass forward. Pierluigi Corrent collects the pass. Pierluigi Corrent flicks a high pass forward. Jason Formon collects the pass. Jason Formon plays a one-two with David Merson and advances towards the goal... Des Owen clumsily knocks into Jason Formon. Penalty not given!!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dion Sinclair (GK)
7
2. Patrick Sheringham (DEF)
6
3. Joe Impey (DEF)
7
4. Daniel Cadamarteri (DEF)
7
5. Graham Grant (DEF)
6
6. Des Owen (MID)
7
7. Oberdan Ferreri (MID)
8
8. Robbie Cadamarteri (ATT)
6
9. Ivan Bridges (ATT)
7
10. Ralph Gower (ATT)
6
11. Nico Rohrschneider (MID)
8
12. Billy Beresford (ATT)
0
13. Paul Burley (DEF)
6
14. Daniel Ljungberg (MID)
6
1. Pierre G. Pensalfini (GK)
7
2. Aaron Hall (DEF)
8
3. Jon Butt (DEF)
6
4. Alberto Rowett (DEF)
6
5. Sebastian Guerrero (MID)
7
6. Diogo Ribeiro (MID)
7
7. Mark Godber (MID)
7
8. Pierluigi Corrent (MID)
7
9. David Merson (ATT)
6
10. Omer Campbell (ATT)
9
11. Jason Formon (ATT)
5
12. Edward Boyd (ATT)
0
13. Greg Carrick (GK)
0
14. Frank Plowright (MID)
6