Match Report
| Coventry City | Coventry City |  |  | Port Vale | Port Vale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Gert Van de weerd | Gert Van de weerd | |||||||||||||||||
| Colin Carlton | C. Carlton |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 | | Nicholas Fox | N. Fox | |||||||||
| Manolo Aguirre | M. Aguirre |  | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 43 | | David Dodd | D. Dodd | |||||||||
| Stan Wallwork | S. Wallwork | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Craig Carlton | C. Carlton | |||||||||
| Stephen Jeffers | S. Jeffers | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 |  | Alejandro Capezzuto | A. Capezzuto | |||||||||
| Nigel Gerrard | N. Gerrard | | 44 | D | | 5 | | M | 60 | | Jody Shearer | J. Shearer | |||||||||
| Trevor Gower | T. Gower | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Titus Carragher | T. Carragher | |||||||||
| Graham Maddison | G. Maddison | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Gavin Griffin | G. Griffin | |||||||||
| Nigel Beagrie | N. Beagrie | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Lomano Drake | L. Drake | |||||||||
| Tony Barton | T. Barton | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 45 | | Darius Haynes | D. Haynes | |||||||||
| Patrick Lumsdon | P. Lumsdon | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Alan Sturridge | A. Sturridge | |||||||||
| Stuart McGrory | S. McGrory |  | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Ben Merson | B. Merson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Green Towers Spa |
Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 4,733 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Coventry City kick off the first half!
4.37
0-0Trevor Gower knocks the ball forward to Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.05
Alejandro Capezzuto flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Griffin. Gavin Griffin kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Sturridge. Alan Sturridge knocks the ball to his team mate, Ben Merson. Ben Merson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.45
0-0Trevor Gower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.49
Trevor Gower sees space and advances. Trevor Gower knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.58
0-0Manolo Aguirre catches Darius Haynes on the ankles. Manolo Aguirre is warned by the referee! Darius Haynes runs off the knock.
21.10
0-0Coventry City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
22.54
Stan Wallwork chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Beagrie. Nigel Beagrie kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.47
0-0Jody Shearer brings the ball forward. Jody Shearer plays a perfect one-two with Darius Haynes and rushes in on goal... Jody Shearer shoots from just inside the box but Colin Carlton is on top of it.
26.01
David Dodd surges forward with the ball. David Dodd knocks the ball forward to Alan Sturridge. Alan Sturridge finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Colin Carlton!
28.18
Craig Carlton comes in with a late challenge on Tony Barton. Craig Carlton is given a warning by the referee! Tony Barton runs off the knock.
33.57
Jody Shearer chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Sturridge. Alan Sturridge goes all the way! Alan Sturridge rockets a shot on goal but somehow Colin Carlton manages to keep it out.
34.42
David Dodd kicks a strong pass forward to Jody Shearer. Jody Shearer makes a simple pass to Ben Merson. Ben Merson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.03
Nigel Gerrard lofts the ball long. Patrick Lumsdon shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.39
1-0Nigel Beagrie sees space and advances. Nigel Beagrie goes all the way! Nigel Beagrie tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.39
Stan Wallwork knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Beagrie. Nigel Beagrie kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Barton. Tony Barton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Port Vale start the second half!
47.20
Nigel Beagrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Barton. Tony Barton knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
53.15
Craig Carlton clumsily knocks into Tony Barton. The referee calls over Craig Carlton again and warns him to calm down! Tony Barton stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.15
Alejandro Capezzuto flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Carragher. Titus Carragher chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Haynes. Darius Haynes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.10
Nigel Beagrie makes a simple pass to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.57
Manolo Aguirre makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Beagrie. Nigel Beagrie chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
61.46
Jody Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Haynes. Darius Haynes lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Sturridge. Alan Sturridge directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Colin Carlton!
63.04
Alejandro Capezzuto passes the ball forward to Titus Carragher. Titus Carragher flicks the ball to his team mate, Ben Merson. Ben Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Carlton who gathers it comfortably.
69.51
Manolo Aguirre chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Maddison. Graham Maddison chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
71.17
Graham Maddison knocks the ball forward to Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nicholas Fox manages to gather it comfortably.
72.17
Alejandro Capezzuto knocks the ball forward to Gavin Griffin. Gavin Griffin chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Haynes. Darius Haynes shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.09
Craig Carlton hacks Tony Barton from behind! The referee calls over Craig Carlton yet again and warns him to calm down! Tony Barton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.13
Alejandro Capezzuto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Shearer. Jody Shearer chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Merson. Ben Merson plays a perfect one-two with Darius Haynes and rushes in on goal... Ben Merson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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