Match Report
| Coventry City | Coventry City |  |  | Walsall | Walsall | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Tim Hunt | Tim Hunt | |||||||||||||||||
| Richard Granville | R. Granville |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 77 |  | Michael Vela | M. Vela | |||||||||
| Ralph Vickers | R. Vickers | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Joonas Maltz | J. Maltz | |||||||||
| Kieron Clegg | K. Clegg | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 76 |  | Daniel Venegas | D. Venegas | |||||||||
| Carlos Hidalgo | C. Hidalgo |  | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 73 |  | Younès Bendjaballah | Y. Bendjaballah | |||||||||
| Ivan Vassell | I. Vassell | | 68 | M | | 5 | | M | 74 | | Scott Mercer | S. Mercer | |||||||||
| John Ehiogu | J. Ehiogu | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 79 |  | Masaru Ito | M. Ito | |||||||||
| Ruel Beresford | R. Beresford | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 76 |  | Rigobert Job | R. Job | |||||||||
| Eugenio Menendez | E. Menendez | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 74 | | Ivan Powell | I. Powell | |||||||||
| Martin Jung | M. Jung |  | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 78 |  | Gudjón Thoroddsen | G. Thoroddsen | |||||||||
| Paolo Walker | P. Walker | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 |  | Jean-Paul Maes | J. Maes | |||||||||
| Jose Fortes Carcedo | J. Carcedo | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 |  | Abel Barbosa | A. Barbosa | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Walsall. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Coventry City and Walsall are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Coventry City and Walsall are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Coventry City get the match underway!
2.01
0-0Masaru Ito makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Paul Maes. Jean-Paul Maes tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.34
John Ehiogu brings the ball forward. John Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Walker. Paolo Walker heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.50
Scott Mercer makes a probing pass to Abel Barbosa. Abel Barbosa plays a perfect one-two with Jean-Paul Maes and rushes in on goal... Abel Barbosa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.04
Eugenio Menendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Walker. Paolo Walker 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!
10.07
0-0Ivan Powell hacks Ivan Vassell from behind! The referee calls over Ivan Powell and warns him to calm down! Ivan Vassell runs off the knock.
12.25
Masaru Ito controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gudjón Thoroddsen. Gudjón Thoroddsen whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Maes. Jean-Paul Maes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.51
0-0Carlos Hidalgo brings the ball forward. Carlos Hidalgo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Walker. Paolo Walker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.22
Rigobert Job flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Maes. Jean-Paul Maes shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.07
Rigobert Job kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Barbosa. Abel Barbosa finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.03
Rigobert Job chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Barbosa. Abel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph Vickers.
24.40
0-0John Ehiogu hacks Rigobert Job from behind! John Ehiogu is shown the yellow card! Rigobert Job hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.29
Gudjón Thoroddsen comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Hidalgo. Gudjón Thoroddsen is shown the yellow card! Carlos Hidalgo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.36
Rigobert Job comes in with a late challenge on Ruel Beresford. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ruel Beresford hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.37
John Ehiogu threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Carcedo. Jose Fortes Carcedo knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Walker. Paolo Walker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
32.39
0-0Coventry City are easily keeping Walsall at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
36.32
0-0Ivan Powell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Paul Maes. Jean-Paul Maes knocks in a cross ball towards Gudjón Thoroddsen. Gudjón Thoroddsen flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
39.58
Rigobert Job kicks a strong pass forward to Gudjón Thoroddsen. Gudjón Thoroddsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Granville who gathers it comfortably.
42.02
Ivan Powell passes the ball forward to Gudjón Thoroddsen. Gudjón Thoroddsen finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.36
Carlos Hidalgo makes a probing pass to Ruel Beresford. Ruel Beresford kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Carcedo. Jose Fortes Carcedo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Walsall kick off!
47.52
Kieron Clegg knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Menendez. Eugenio Menendez chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Walker. Paolo Walker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.58
Joonas Maltz makes a simple pass to Masaru Ito. Masaru Ito makes a probing pass to Gudjón Thoroddsen. Gudjón Thoroddsen lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Maes. Jean-Paul Maes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
51.49
Ruel Beresford sees space and advances. Ruel Beresford shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
53.25
Ralph Vickers makes a simple pass to Ivan Vassell. Ivan Vassell threads the ball through to Paolo Walker. Paolo Walker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.21
Ruel Beresford flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Carcedo. Jose Fortes Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Jung. Martin Jung directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.25
Carlos Hidalgo knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Menendez. Eugenio Menendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Walker. Paolo Walker knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Jung. Martin Jung rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.12
John Ehiogu flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Carcedo. Jose Fortes Carcedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.21
Joonas Maltz knocks the ball to his team mate, Masaru Ito. Masaru Ito sees a break and surges forward. Masaru Ito controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
65.40
Carlos Hidalgo chips the ball to his team mate, John Ehiogu. John Ehiogu makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Carcedo. Jose Fortes Carcedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Vela who gathers it comfortably.
69.37
Scott Mercer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gudjón Thoroddsen. Gudjón Thoroddsen shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
71.13
Daniel Venegas knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Mercer. Scott Mercer knocks the ball forward to Jean-Paul Maes. Jean-Paul Maes plays a perfect one-two with Gudjón Thoroddsen and rushes in on goal... Jean-Paul Maes rockets a shot on goal. Richard Granville easily smothers it.
73.28
1-0Ivan Vassell threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Carcedo. Jose Fortes Carcedo shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Fortes Carcedo!
78.56
Younès Bendjaballah knocks the ball forward to Rigobert Job. Rigobert Job makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Barbosa. Abel Barbosa goes all the way! Abel Barbosa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Richard Granville!
79.34
Ruel Beresford barges into Masaru Ito. The referee calls over Ruel Beresford and shows him a yellow card! Masaru Ito hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.48
Daniel Venegas barges into Martin Jung. Daniel Venegas is given a warning by the referee! Martin Jung hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.54
Ralph Vickers passes the ball forward to John Ehiogu. John Ehiogu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Walker. Paolo Walker knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Carcedo. Jose Fortes Carcedo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.18
Paolo Walker clumsily knocks into Younès Bendjaballah. Paolo Walker is warned by the referee! Younès Bendjaballah runs off the knock.
90.00
John Ehiogu knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Walker. Paolo Walker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Vela who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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