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 AFC Wimbledon in this friendly game. A crowd of 10,749 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AFC Wimbledon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in great condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AFC Wimbledon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Coventry City start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.42
0-0Silvio Mercier threads a neat ball through to Dale Mann. Dale Mann sees Jon Wilson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jon Wilson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
14.42
With some swift thinking, Claude Leclercq plays the ball forward to Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Stuart Ritchie.
15.02
0-0Adrian Thatcher hacks Eben Dugbatey from behind! The referee calls over Adrian Thatcher and warns him to calm down! Eben Dugbatey carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.42
Rio Fletcher flicks a high ball forward to Leon Mortensen who takes it down. Leon Mortensen shoots from 20 yards but somehow Eishun Kaita manages to keep it out.
20.23
Without breaking stride, Peter Howells plays the ball forward to Jon Wilson. Jon Wilson shoots from 20 yards but Eishun Kaita is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
22.49
0-0Mehdi Messaoudi flicks a high pass forward. Vittorio Rinaldini collects the pass. Vittorio Rinaldini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Ritchie who gathers it comfortably.
27.02
0-0Rio Fletcher runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rio Fletcher shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.30
Vittorio Rinaldini kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Heskey. Eddie Heskey knocks in a cross ball towards Mehdi Messaoudi. Mehdi Messaoudi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.13
0-1With a delightful solo run, Dale Mann stretches the opposition's defence. Dale Mann shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Eishun Kaita had no chance!! Goal for AFC Wimbledon!
39.40
Rio Fletcher catches Vittorio Rinaldini on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vittorio Rinaldini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.30
Dale Ball darts forward. Dale Ball knocks the ball forward to Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Heskey. Eddie Heskey gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stuart Ritchie with no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
44.35
Vittorio Rinaldini knocks the ball forward to Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Stuart Ritchie had no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
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. AFC Wimbledon have changed their lineup with Paul Shearer replacing Jon Wilson.
45.00
AFC Wimbledon start the second half!
48.58
2-1Claude Leclercq comes in with a late challenge on Rio Fletcher. Claude Leclercq is shown the yellow card! Rio Fletcher runs off the knock.
49.13
Rio Fletcher makes a simple pass to Scott Benjamin. Scott Benjamin finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
55.27
2-1Dale Mann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Howells. Peter Howells knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Paul Shearer is offside!
57.10
Silvio Mercier threads the ball through to Peter Howells. Peter Howells threads a neat ball through to Leon Mortensen. Leon Mortensen lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Ehiogu. Tony Ehiogu makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.40
2-2Coventry City have made 3 substitutions with J-David Rubil replacing Claude Leclercq, Danny Clapham replacing Vittorio Rinaldini and Robert Kasper replacing Nigel Grimandi .
61.41
Mehdi Messaoudi flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Rubil controls it well on his chest. Thomas Rubil shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
66.53
Adrian Thatcher chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Mercier. Silvio Mercier flicks a high pass forward. Peter Howells controls it well on his chest. Peter Howells shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Eishun Kaita.
69.22
Mehdi Messaoudi hits a low pass to Eddie Heskey. Eddie Heskey makes a probing pass between the defence to Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil tries a spectacular strike but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.34
Peter Howells sees Leon Mortensen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Mortensen finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.47
J-David Rubil hits a low pass to Mehdi Messaoudi. Mehdi Messaoudi chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil whips in a cross ball towards Danny Clapham. Danny Clapham rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.10
Rio Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Mortensen. Leon Mortensen makes a simple pass to Dale Mann. Dale Mann knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Benjamin. Scott Benjamin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Eishun Kaita.
80.43
3-2It's a corner kick which Dale Mann takes quickly, playing the ball short to Peter Howells. Peter Howells tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
81.24
Mehdi Messaoudi flicks a high ball forward to Eben Dugbatey who takes it down. Eben Dugbatey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
85.14
Adrian Thatcher catches Eben Dugbatey on the ankles. The referee calls over Adrian Thatcher and shows him a yellow card! Eben Dugbatey runs off the knock.
87.03
Ronnie Oakley flicks a high pass forward to Paul Shearer who brings the ball under control. Paul Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Benjamin. Scott Benjamin edges inside the box! Scott Benjamin strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Eishun Kaita manages to gather it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Eddie Heskey 40 Thomas Rubil 44 Danny Clapham 75 | Dale Mann 33 Tony Ehiogu 57 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eishun Kaita (GK)
8
2. Claude Leclercq (DEF)
5
3. Pedro Vazquez (DEF)
6
4. Darius Potts (DEF)
6
5. Dale Ball (DEF)
6
6. Vittorio Rinaldini (MID)
7
7. Mehdi Messaoudi (GK)
7
8. Eddie Heskey (ATT)
8
9. Thomas Rubil (ATT)
8
10. Nigel Grimandi (ATT)
7
11. Eben Dugbatey (ATT)
6
12. J-David Rubil (DEF)
6
13. Danny Clapham (MID)
8
14. Robert Kasper (ATT)
6
1. Stuart Ritchie (GK)
6
2. Adrian Thatcher (DEF)
5
3. Silvio Mercier (DEF)
6
4. Ronnie Oakley (DEF)
6
5. Scott Benjamin (MID)
6
6. Dale Mann (MID)
9
7. Peter Howells (MID)
6
8. Rio Fletcher (MID)
6
9. Leon Mortensen (GK)
7
10. Tony Ehiogu (ATT)
8
11. Jon Wilson (ATT)
6
12. Shaun Le Tissier (DEF)
0
13. Sylvain Draper (MID)
0
14. Paul Shearer (ATT)
6