Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 8,512 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kemal Banks.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kemal Banks.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off!
3.52
0-0Juan Roman pushes mid-way up the pitch. Juan Roman makes a simple pass to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson rushes past Patrick Wright! Gavin Davidson takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
6.45
0-0Pedro Lozano flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Davidson who takes it down. Gavin Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Dodd but he's offside!
9.34
0-0Juan Roman flicks a high ball forward to Marc Dodd who takes it down. Marc Dodd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Stan Scholes!
10.04
Scott Sullivan passes the ball forward to Stefano Luijpers. Stefano Luijpers advances with the ball. Stefano Luijpers knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Roberto Butragueno is offside!
14.13
Stefano Luijpers kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Harry Mowbray through on goal. Harry Mowbray rockets a shot on goal but somehow Stan Scholes manages to keep it out.
15.21
Juan Roman makes a strong solo run forward. Showing composure, Juan Roman laces a weighted ball forward to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.23
0-0Mario Van Vliet runs forward with the ball. Mario Van Vliet surges forward with the ball. Mario Van Vliet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Andres who gathers it comfortably.
18.33
Juan Roman makes a probing pass to Harry Mowbray. Harry Mowbray threads a neat ball through to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson rushes past Dean Bolton! Gavin Davidson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
22.21
0-1James Jackson knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.49
Pedro Lozano picks a pass forward to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Stan Scholes easily smothers it!
27.57
Ledley Jacobs runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ledley Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Andres who gathers it comfortably.
28.04
Dominic Souness knocks the ball forward to James Jackson. James Jackson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Stan Scholes. What a great pair of hands!
32.49
Stephen Hendry darts forward. Stephen Hendry shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.44
With vision, Dean Bolton laces a weighted ball forward to Jo‘l Tamazout. Jo‘l Tamazout advances with the ball. Jo‘l Tamazout knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.17
Jo‘l Tamazout makes a probing pass to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Souness.
40.12
Harry Mowbray passes the ball forward to Stefano Luijpers. Stefano Luijpers plays a one-two with Pedro Lozano and rushes in on goal... Stefano Luijpers side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Alfredo Rimondini surges forward with the ball. Alfredo Rimondini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jo‘l Tamazout. Jo‘l Tamazout makes a probing pass to Seb Letizi but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Coventry City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Coventry City kick off and get the second half underway!
48.46
Harry Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Davidson collects the pass. Gavin Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Lozano but the linesman indicates offside!
49.33
Jo‘l Tamazout sees Simon Izzet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Izzet shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
54.03
Jo‘l Tamazout flicks a high ball forward to Simon Izzet who takes it down. Simon Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Andres who gathers it comfortably.
55.06
0-1Seb Letizi catches Juan Roman on the ankles. Seb Letizi is warned by the referee! Juan Roman carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.17
Harry Mowbray laces a weighted ball forward to James Jackson. James Jackson skips past Dean Bolton! James Jackson rockets a shot on goal. James Jackson scores for Leeds United!!
65.33
Jo‘l Tamazout threads a neat ball through to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry shoots from outside the area but Marcos Andres is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
67.21
Pedro Lozano makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Lozano passes the ball forward but Roberto Butragueno is offside!
69.59
0-2Jo‘l Tamazout catches Harry Mowbray on the ankles. The referee calls over Jo‘l Tamazout and shows him a yellow card! Harry Mowbray stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.46
Dean Bolton flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Hendry who brings the ball under control. Stephen Hendry threads a neat ball through to Jo‘l Tamazout. Jo‘l Tamazout lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
75.22
0-2Leeds United are dictating the run of play here today.
77.43
Harry Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno advances inside the box! Roberto Butragueno shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.01
0-3Pedro Lozano catches Mario Van Vliet on the ankles. The referee brings Pedro Lozano to one side and gives him a warning! Mario Van Vliet stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.47
Without breaking stride, Stefano Luijpers plays the ball forward to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
87.49
James Jackson threads a neat ball through to Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Lozano and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Marc Dodd provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Roberto Butragueno 22, 77 James Jackson 61 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Butragueno of Leeds United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stan Scholes (GK)
7
2. Patrick Wright (DEF)
6
3. Mario Van Vliet (DEF)
6
4. Dean Bolton (DEF)
6
5. Alfredo Rimondini (DEF)
6
6. Stephen Hendry (MID)
6
7. Jo‘l Tamazout (MID)
6
8. Simon Izzet (ATT)
6
9. Seb Letizi (ATT)
5
10. Ledley Jacobs (ATT)
6
11. Ernesto Montero (ATT)
6
12. Adrian Wainwright (DEF)
0
13. Spencer Beresford (MID)
0
14. Glynn Cole (ATT)
0
1. Marcos Andres (GK)
6
2. Dominic Souness (DEF)
6
3. Scott Sullivan (DEF)
6
4. Juan Roman (DEF)
7
5. Stefano Luijpers (MID)
6
6. Harry Mowbray (MID)
8
7. Pedro Lozano (MID)
6
8. James Jackson (MID)
9
9. Roberto Butragueno (ATT)
9
10. Gavin Davidson (ATT)
6
11. Marc Dodd (ATT)
6
12. Dion Gardner (MID)
0
13. Jos De Graef (DEF)
0
14. Malcolm Milburn (ATT)
0