Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play Villarreal CF in this friendly game. A crowd of 19,671 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Villarreal CF start the match!
2.49
0-1Gerhard Röhlig chips the ball to his team mate, Arthur Eboué. Arthur Eboué knocks in a cross ball towards Gerhard Röhlig. Gerhard Röhlig makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.45
Rob Boutahar kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Röhlig. Gerhard Röhlig threads a neat ball through to Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias whips in a cross ball towards Benoit Quiévreux. Benoit Quiévreux finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.42
0-2Tarik Chippo flicks a high ball forward to Alun Boyd who takes it down. Alun Boyd finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Joel Falt comfortably smothers it!
20.28
Gerhard Röhlig knocks the ball forward to Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic lofts in a cross ball towards Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.30
0-3Gabriel Rubio receives the ball from a throw-in from Rob Boutahar. Gabriel Rubio makes a simple pass to José Aragon. José Aragon knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Eboué. Arthur Eboué knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. Villarreal CF also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Coventry City kick off!
48.41
0-3Tobias Haller clumsily knocks into Enzo Gabriel Dias. The referee warns Tobias Haller to calm down! Enzo Gabriel Dias stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.45
0-3Without breaking stride, Ahmed Eboué plays the ball forward to Francesco Porro. Francesco Porro surges forward with the ball. Francesco Porro knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Eboué. Arthur Eboué is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.55
Gerhard Röhlig flicks a high ball forward to Arthur Eboué who gracefully takes it down. Arthur Eboué lofts in a cross ball towards Francesco Porro. Francesco Porro fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
61.55
0-4Coventry City have made 3 substitutions with Terry Barmby replacing Anthony Price, Fernando Santos replacing Tobias Haller and Joe Philips replacing Alun Boyd .
65.22
Gerhard Röhlig sees Francesco Porro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francesco Porro knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Eboué. Arthur Eboué finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Eishun Kaita.
66.19
0-4Corner kick to Villarreal CF. Benoit Quiévreux plays it short to Arthur Eboué. Arthur Eboué heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Eishun Kaita scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
69.15
Rubiel Arias brings the ball forward. Rubiel Arias makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Joe Philips. Joe Philips tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Joel Falt easily smothers it!
71.40
Gabriel Rubio flicks a high ball forward to Rob Boutahar who takes it down. Rob Boutahar makes a probing pass to Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dale Ball.
75.58
Seeing a gap ahead, José Aragon plays the ball forward to Arthur Eboué. Arthur Eboué knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eishun Kaita who gathers it comfortably.
78.27
Gabriel Rubio sees space and advances. With vision, Gabriel Rubio laces a through ball forward to Arthur Eboué. Arthur Eboué knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eishun Kaita who gathers it comfortably.
84.22
Gerhard Röhlig makes a simple pass to José Aragon. José Aragon takes it forward alone. José Aragon lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Röhlig. Gerhard Röhlig makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
90.00
Gerhard Röhlig advances with the ball. Gerhard Röhlig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tarik Chippo.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gerhard Röhlig of Villarreal CF |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eishun Kaita (GK)
6
2. Anthony Price (DEF)
6
3. Tarik Chippo (DEF)
6
4. Syd Etherington (DEF)
6
5. Dale Ball (DEF)
6
6. Rubiel Arias (MID)
6
7. Ruben Valente (GK)
6
8. Tobias Haller (MID)
5
9. Ivan Fenton (GK)
6
10. Nigel Powell (ATT)
6
11. Alun Boyd (ATT)
6
12. Terry Barmby (DEF)
6
13. Fernando Santos (MID)
6
14. Joe Philips (ATT)
6
1. Joel Falt (GK)
6
2. Ahmed Eboué (DEF)
6
3. Rob Boutahar (DEF)
6
4. Gabriel Rubio (DEF)
7
5. Francesco Porro (MID)
8
6. Gerhard Röhlig (MID)
9
7. José Aragon (MID)
6
8. Benoit Quiévreux (MID)
7
9. Vladimir Bilic (ATT)
6
10. Arthur Eboué (ATT)
7
11. Enzo Gabriel Dias (ATT)
8
12. Cleto Accursi (GK)
0
13. Ljubisa Nappi (DEF)
0
14. Eugenio Pena (ATT)
0