Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play Leicester City in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in great condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Leicester City kick off the first half!
2.55
0-0Jason Carter lofts the ball long. Dean Grantt whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Plowright. With a superhuman jump, Ronnie Plowright connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.01
0-0Ronnie Plowright catches Robert Moore on the ankles. Ronnie Plowright is given a warning by the referee! Robert Moore stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.09
0-0Joe Todd flicks a high pass forward. Max Bakkati collects the pass. With great vision, Max Bakkati plays the ball forward to John Peckham. John Peckham kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Hackworth but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.57
With great vision, Gavin Mcallister plays the ball forward to Carlton Lisbie. Carlton Lisbie threads the ball through to Ronnie Plowright. Ronnie Plowright shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
16.45
Marvin Hackworth threads a neat ball through to Craig Johnson. Craig Johnson rushes past Jason Carter! Craig Johnson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.16
Max Gower flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Plowright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronnie Plowright knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Makin. Michael Makin shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.26
1-0Max Bakkati flicks a high pass forward. Joe Todd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Todd tries a spectacular long range effort. Joe Todd scores for Coventry City!!
33.26
1-0Max Bakkati flicks a high pass forward. John Peckham collects the pass. John Peckham plays a scrappy one-two with Frederico Veloso and advances towards the goal... John Peckham takes a shot at goal but Simon Grantt reads it well. Great keeping!
36.12
Michael Makin flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Jack. Mark Jack advances inside the box! Mark Jack makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
39.02
Jason Carter flicks a high pass forward. Dean Grantt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Grantt knocks the ball forward, putting Mark Jack through on goal. Mark Jack makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Graham Tiler gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
45.00
Max Gower clumsily knocks into Craig Johnson. Max Gower is given a warning by the referee! Craig Johnson stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Leicester City have changed their lineup with Billy Britton replacing Gavin Mcallister, Gaspar Castro replacing Mark Jack and Marc Makin replacing Gilles Watson.
45.00
The whistle blows and Coventry City get the second half underway!
48.18
Max Bakkati makes a probing pass to Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth plays a one-two with Frederico Veloso and rushes in on goal... Marvin Hackworth tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marvin Hackworth!
55.53
Patricio Dominguez clumsily knocks into Marc Makin. The referee warns Patricio Dominguez to calm down! Marc Makin stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.26
2-0Coventry City have made 3 substitutions with Bakary Palumbo replacing Max Bakkati, Lennart Zick replacing Craig Johnson and Carlton Brand replacing John Peckham .
63.35
Gaspar Castro flicks a high pass forward. Jason Carter controls it well on his chest. Jason Carter takes it forward alone. Jason Carter tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.38
Bakary Palumbo flicks a high pass forward. Joe Todd collects the pass. Joe Todd threads the ball through to Lennart Zick but he's offside!
67.27
Gaspar Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Graham Tiler as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
68.15
2-0It's a corner kick. Jason Carter loops the ball in to towards the near post. Michael Makin comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Anton Van Dalen is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
69.30
2-0Patricio Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Palumbo controls it well on his chest. Bakary Palumbo flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Veloso controls it well on his chest. Frederico Veloso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Max Gower.
77.48
Gaspar Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Carter. Jason Carter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patricio Dominguez.
78.11
Frederico Veloso plays the ball forward to Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand cuts inside the box! Carlton Brand comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Michael Makin is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
79.33
Dean Grantt passes the ball forward to Marc Makin. Marc Makin knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Plowright. Ronnie Plowright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Joe Todd flicks a high pass forward to Bakary Palumbo who brings the ball under control. Bakary Palumbo runs straight at the defence! Bakary Palumbo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Joe Todd 22 Marvin Hackworth 48 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Graham Tiler (GK)
7
2. Alex Dalglish (DEF)
6
3. Patricio Dominguez (DEF)
6
4. Robert Moore (DEF)
6
5. Anton Van Dalen (DEF)
6
6. Joe Todd (MID)
9
7. Max Bakkati (MID)
8
8. Craig Johnson (ATT)
6
9. Frederico Veloso (ATT)
7
10. John Peckham (ATT)
6
11. Marvin Hackworth (ATT)
9
12. Bakary Palumbo (MID)
7
13. Lennart Zick (ATT)
6
14. Carlton Brand (ATT)
6
1. Simon Grantt (GK)
6
2. Julian Grondin (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Mcallister (DEF)
6
4. Max Gower (DEF)
6
5. Carlton Lisbie (DEF)
6
6. Mark Jack (MID)
6
7. Michael Makin (MID)
6
8. Jason Carter (MID)
7
9. Ronnie Plowright (ATT)
6
10. Gilles Watson (ATT)
6
11. Dean Grantt (ATT)
7
12. Billy Britton (DEF)
6
13. Gaspar Castro (MID)
7
14. Marc Makin (ATT)
6