Match Report
| Coventry City | Coventry City |  |  | Leeds United | Leeds United | ||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Dickinson | Kevin Dickinson | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Noah Babbel | N. Babbel |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 77 |  | Yurtcan Izzet | Y. Izzet | |||||||||
| Patrick Sheringham | P. Sheringham |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 | | Robert Barmby | R. Barmby | |||||||||
| Paul Burley | P. Burley |  | 63 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 53 | | Gareth Mcleod | G. Mcleod | ||||||||
| Terry Gilchrist | T. Gilchrist | | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 |  | Florin Raduciou | F. Raduciou | |||||||||
| Graham Grant | G. Grant | | 61 | D | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Jacob Woodcock | J. Woodcock | |||||||||
| Daniel Ljungberg | D. Ljungberg | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Greg Dublin | G. Dublin | |||||||||
| Corrado Atzori | C. Atzori |  | 76 | M | | 7 | | | M | 53 |  | Alfons Vos | A. Vos | ||||||||
| Robbie Cadamarteri | R. Cadamarteri | | 56 | A | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Lomano Marshall | L. Marshall | |||||||||
| Nicholas Black | N. Black | | 53 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Gialuca Luppi | G. Luppi | |||||||||
| Ivan Bridges | I. Bridges | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Jamie Priestley | J. Priestley | |||||||||
| Gavin Wright | G. Wright | | 63 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Jon Cole | J. Cole | |||||||||
| Ralph Gower | R. Gower | | 62 | A | | 12 | | A | 47 | | James Newton | J. Newton | |||||||||
| Joe Impey | J. Impey | | 59 | D | | 13 | | M | 45 | | Oscar Talan | O. Talan | |||||||||
| Billy Beresford | B. Beresford | | 65 | A | | 14 | | D | 44 | | Paul Proctor | P. Proctor | |||||||||
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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 Leeds United. A crowd of 4,999 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Merson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Merson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
3.19
0-0Corrado Atzori barges into Jamie Priestley. Corrado Atzori is given a warning by the referee! Jamie Priestley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.07
0-0Lomano Marshall makes a simple pass to Jamie Priestley. Jamie Priestley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Noah Babbel gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
8.21
0-0Corrado Atzori surges forward with the ball. Corrado Atzori knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yurtcan Izzet who gathers it comfortably.
12.21
Terry Gilchrist kicks a strong pass forward to Corrado Atzori. Corrado Atzori makes a simple pass to Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Yurtcan Izzet manages to keep it out.
16.57
0-0Corrado Atzori passes the ball forward to Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Black. Nicholas Black finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.54
Robbie Cadamarteri threads a neat ball through to Daniel Ljungberg. Daniel Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Wright. Gavin Wright makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
22.13
0-0Jacob Woodcock catches Gavin Wright on the ankles. Jacob Woodcock is shown the yellow card! Gavin Wright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.04
Florin Raduciou knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfons Vos. Seeing a gap ahead, Alfons Vos plays the ball forward to Lomano Marshall. Lomano Marshall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noah Babbel who gathers it comfortably.
32.11
1-0Corrado Atzori flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Black. Nicholas Black is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Yurtcan Izzet has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.49
Gialuca Luppi sees Jon Cole in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jon Cole shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.25
Alfons Vos knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Cole. Jon Cole shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
42.01
Paul Burley flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Black holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Black knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.39
Corrado Atzori kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Ljungberg. Daniel Ljungberg outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Greg Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Jon Cole holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jon Cole tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Noah Babbel easily smothers it!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Coventry City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.32
Lomano Marshall threads the ball through to Jon Cole. Jon Cole tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
49.54
Gareth Mcleod hits a low pass to Florin Raduciou. Florin Raduciou flicks a high pass forward. Jon Cole collects the pass. Jon Cole sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
55.21
1-0Alfons Vos threads the ball through to Greg Dublin. Greg Dublin knocks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Priestley. Jamie Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jon Cole but he's offside!
57.14
Patrick Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Daniel Ljungberg. Daniel Ljungberg flicks a high ball forward to Corrado Atzori who gracefully takes it down. Corrado Atzori sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.52
Florin Raduciou comes in with a late challenge on Corrado Atzori. Florin Raduciou is warned by the referee! Corrado Atzori stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.47
1-0With some swift thinking, Corrado Atzori plays the ball forward to Nicholas Black. Nicholas Black lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Ljungberg. With a superhuman jump, Daniel Ljungberg connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Gareth Mcleod!
66.39
Daniel Ljungberg passes the ball forward to Gavin Wright. Gavin Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yurtcan Izzet who gathers it comfortably.
67.22
Daniel Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Black who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Black knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri connects with a diving header but Yurtcan Izzet is on top of it.
73.21
Alfons Vos flicks a high ball forward to Jon Cole who takes it down. Jon Cole runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jon Cole controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Noah Babbel.
74.37
1-0Lomano Marshall takes a quick corner, playing it short to Jon Cole. Jon Cole comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
77.52
1-0Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Oscar Talan replacing Robert Barmby and Paul Proctor replacing Jamie Priestley .
78.55
Paul Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Black. Nicholas Black connects with a diving header. Yurtcan Izzet didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
81.25
With fabulous imagination, Terry Gilchrist laces a weighted ball forward to Corrado Atzori. Corrado Atzori sees Robbie Cadamarteri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robbie Cadamarteri whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Coventry City!
84.02
Jacob Woodcock plays the ball forward to Alfons Vos. Alfons Vos kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Cole. Jon Cole knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Corrado Atzori.
89.49
Greg Dublin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfons Vos. Alfons Vos tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robbie Cadamarteri of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Noah Babbel (GK)
8
2. Patrick Sheringham (DEF)
6
3. Paul Burley (DEF)
6
4. Terry Gilchrist (DEF)
6
5. Graham Grant (DEF)
6
6. Daniel Ljungberg (MID)
6
7. Corrado Atzori (MID)
8
8. Robbie Cadamarteri (ATT)
9
9. Nicholas Black (ATT)
8
10. Ivan Bridges (ATT)
8
11. Gavin Wright (ATT)
6
12. Ralph Gower (ATT)
0
13. Joe Impey (DEF)
0
14. Billy Beresford (ATT)
0
1. Yurtcan Izzet (GK)
7
2. Robert Barmby (DEF)
6
3. Gareth Mcleod (DEF)
6
4. Florin Raduciou (DEF)
6
5. Jacob Woodcock (DEF)
5
6. Greg Dublin (MID)
6
7. Alfons Vos (MID)
7
8. Lomano Marshall (MID)
6
9. Gialuca Luppi (ATT)
6
10. Jamie Priestley (ATT)
6
11. Jon Cole (ATT)
7
12. James Newton (ATT)
0
13. Oscar Talan (MID)
6
14. Paul Proctor (DEF)
6