Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play Middlesbrough in this league cup game. A crowd of 14,792 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Coventry City and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Coventry City and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.
0.00
0-0Coventry City kick off!
4.37
0-0Francisco Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Robert Kasper controls it well on his chest. Robert Kasper whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Crespo. Leonardo Crespo connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
6.47
0-0With fabulous vision, Francisco Jesus plays the ball forward to Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.02
0-0Gilles Young flicks a high pass forward. Robert Kasper collects the pass. Robert Kasper whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but Kwame de Vos is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
9.25
0-0Gilles Young takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some good footwork from Terry Barmby provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
10.58
Gilles Young makes a simple pass to Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
12.50
1-0Gilles Young changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gilles Young whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
15.24
Gavin Swift flicks a high pass forward to Alfred Mowbray who brings the ball under control. Alfred Mowbray shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.20
1-0Anton Van Dalen flicks a high pass forward to Gilles Young who brings the ball neatly under control. Gilles Young flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Jesus controls it well on his chest. Francisco Jesus finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Andy Campbell manages to keep it out.
21.34
Anton Van Dalen pushes mid-way up the pitch. Anton Van Dalen chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
27.13
Gavin Swift takes a quick throw-in, which Rodolfo Soviero takes on the chest. Rodolfo Soviero knocks the ball forward to Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.20
Terry Barmby laces a through ball forward to Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Crespo. Leonardo Crespo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Leonardo Crespo!
40.35
Terry Barmby threads the ball through to Leonardo Crespo. Leonardo Crespo makes a simple pass to Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Andy Campbell keeps it out!
42.40
Albert Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Alfred Mowbray. With a delightful solo run, Alfred Mowbray stretches the opposition's defence. Alfred Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Soviero. Rodolfo Soviero makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half. The Middlesbrough players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough kick off!
48.53
Anton Van Dalen darts forward. Anton Van Dalen shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
53.04
Juan-Carlos Cabrera sees Leonardo Crespo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Crespo plays the ball forward to Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Andy Campbell comfortably smothers it!
54.01
Marino Graaven chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Grimandi collects the pass. Nigel Grimandi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kwame de Vos.
55.26
Isaiah Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Swift collects the pass. With great vision, Gavin Swift plays the ball forward to Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Van Dalen.
60.27
2-1Coventry City have made 3 substitutions with Nils Ziegenhagen replacing Terry Barmby, Gianfranco Delpiano replacing Juan-Carlos Cabrera and Hoalid Barthez replacing Nigel Grimandi .
61.30
Anton Van Dalen hits a low pass to Gianfranco Delpiano. Gianfranco Delpiano flicks a high pass forward to Hoalid Barthez who brings the ball under control. Hoalid Barthez whips in a cross ball towards Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
67.31
Gilles Young knocks the ball forward to Hoalid Barthez. Hoalid Barthez whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Francisco Jesus scores for Coventry City!!
73.51
Kelvin Oliver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray whips in a cross ball towards Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
78.35
3-1Gavin Swift barges into Francisco Jesus. The referee calls over Gavin Swift and shows him a yellow card! Francisco Jesus runs off the knock.
85.00
3-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.48
Gianfranco Delpiano flicks a high pass forward to Marino Graaven who brings the ball under control. Marino Graaven hits a low pass to Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Andy Campbell manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Jesus of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jesper Myssing (GK)
6
2. Marino Graaven (DEF)
6
3. Terry Barmby (DEF)
6
4. Anton Van Dalen (DEF)
7
5. Leonardo Crespo (MID)
8
6. Gilles Young (MID)
8
7. Juan-Carlos Cabrera (MID)
6
8. Darren Howells (MID)
6
9. Nigel Grimandi (ATT)
8
10. Robert Kasper (ATT)
7
11. Francisco Jesus (ATT)
8
12. Nils Ziegenhagen (DEF)
6
13. Gianfranco Delpiano (MID)
6
14. Hoalid Barthez (ATT)
7
1. Andy Campbell (GK)
8
2. Kwame de Vos (DEF)
6
3. Albert Ibanez (DEF)
6
4. Isaiah Tolley (DEF)
6
5. Kelvin Oliver (MID)
6
6. Gavin Swift (MID)
5
7. Liam Mills (MID)
6
8. Sol Thomson (MID)
6
9. Reginald Rascle (ATT)
6
10. Alfred Mowbray (ATT)
7
11. Rodolfo Soviero (ATT)
7
12. Isaiah Richards (DEF)
0
13. Yannick Brouard (MID)
0
14. Brian Sinclair (ATT)
0