Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play Birmingham City in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mike.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mike.
0.00
0-0Coventry City get the match underway!
4.53
0-0Yasushi Kaita flicks a high ball forward to Andy Mcinnes who takes it down. Andy Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ashley Lawrence.
8.51
0-0Yasushi Kaita passes the ball forward to Steven Drake. Steven Drake runs straight at the defence! Steven Drake shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
10.51
0-0Mario Van Vliet catches Steven Drake on the ankles. The referee warns Mario Van Vliet to calm down! Steven Drake stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.18
James Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Taylor. Jason Taylor shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
21.49
0-0Seb Letizi catches George Mcgovern on the ankles. Seb Letizi is warned by the referee! George Mcgovern gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.49
0-0George Mcgovern comes in with a late challenge on Jason Carlton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Carlton runs off the knock.
24.15
Yasushi Kaita knocks the ball forward to Dami‘n van der Linden. Dami‘n van der Linden sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
32.45
0-0Mario Van Vliet pushes up the pitch. Mario Van Vliet threads the ball through to Jason Carlton. Jason Carlton whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball comes off John Ince and the loose ball is cleared up field.
33.58
Mario Van Vliet powers a long ball forward. Seb Letizi tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.39
Ashley Lawrence makes a simple pass to Jason Taylor. Jason Taylor shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
42.20
James Haynes knocks the ball forward to Jason Carlton. Jason Carlton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Birmingham City start the second half!
54.30
0-0James Haynes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry knocks the ball forward to Seb Letizi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
55.17
Nicholas Woodgate threads the ball through to James Haynes. James Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Seb Letizi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seb Letizi whips in a cross ball towards Jason Carlton. Jason Carlton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
61.53
John Ince comes in with a late challenge on Jason Carlton. John Ince is shown the yellow card! Jason Carlton stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.50
Yasushi Kaita passes the ball forward to Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
66.13
James Haynes sweeps the ball up the wings. Jason Taylor shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
71.49
0-0John Ince passes the ball forward to Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Dami‘n van der Linden. Dami‘n van der Linden rushes past Nicholas Woodgate! Dami‘n van der Linden tries a spectacular strike but somehow Stan Scholes manages to keep it out.
73.34
Seb Letizi chips the ball to his team mate, James Haynes. James Haynes shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.14
Stephen Hendry hits a low pass to Seb Letizi. Seb Letizi whips in a cross ball towards Jason Taylor. Jason Taylor finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
79.27
With imagination, Steven Drake laces a weighted ball forward to Brahim Silva. Brahim Silva knocks the ball forward to Duncan McCoist but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
83.49
0-1George Mcgovern hits a low pass to Yasushi Kaita. Yasushi Kaita sees Duncan McCoist in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Drake. Steven Drake is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.13
John Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Heitor De Souza. Heitor De Souza kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Drake but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Steven Drake 83 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steven Drake of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stan Scholes (GK)
6
2. Ashley Lawrence (DEF)
6
3. Mario Van Vliet (DEF)
7
4. Stan Mccann (DEF)
7
5. Nicholas Woodgate (DEF)
6
6. Stephen Hendry (MID)
6
7. James Haynes (MID)
8
8. Jason Carlton (ATT)
6
9. Seb Letizi (ATT)
6
10. Jason Taylor (ATT)
6
11. Anthony Palmer (ATT)
6
12. Carl Watson (DEF)
0
13. Jo‘l Tamazout (MID)
0
14. Ledley Jacobs (ATT)
0
1. John Lecocq (GK)
6
2. Cristian Vignaroli (DEF)
6
3. John Ince (DEF)
6
4. George Mcgovern (DEF)
5
5. Heitor De Souza (MID)
6
6. Dami‘n van der Linden (MID)
7
7. Yasushi Kaita (MID)
7
8. Duncan McCoist (MID)
7
9. Brahim Silva (ATT)
6
10. Andy Mcinnes (ATT)
6
11. Steven Drake (ATT)
9
12. Tony Gaillot (DEF)
0
13. Mario Carvalho (MID)
0
14. Rio Scales (ATT)
0