Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Colchester United. A crowd of 19,103 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Coventry City and Colchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Deane.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Coventry City and Colchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Deane.
0.00
0-0Coventry City kick off and get the match underway!
2.05
0-0Florian Eilts comes in with a late challenge on Colin Bailey. The referee warns Florian Eilts to calm down! Colin Bailey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.31
0-0Barry Lobont chips the ball to his team mate, Dario Servidei. Dario Servidei brings the ball forward. Dario Servidei passes the ball forward but Florian Eilts is offside!
12.00
0-1Emile Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Kistner. Christian Kistner whips in a cross ball towards Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sieme Gentile!
15.34
0-1Benedetto Galli flicks a high pass forward. Massimiliano Franchi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Massimiliano Franchi flicks a high pass forward. Sieme Gentile collects the pass. Sieme Gentile knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephan Gyan who gathers it comfortably.
16.04
0-1Harry Kirkland passes the ball forward to Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Sieme Gentile provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Stephan Gyan.
17.23
0-1It's a corner kick which Massimiliano Franchi takes quickly, playing the ball short to Colin Bailey. Colin Bailey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
21.13
0-1Antonino Campagnolo makes a simple pass to Dario Servidei. Dario Servidei flicks a high pass forward to Florian Eilts who brings the ball under control. Florian Eilts knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.13
Dario Servidei runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dario Servidei shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
27.37
Raffaele Mandelli sees Florian Eilts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florian Eilts shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Louis Toursel. Excellent save.
30.47
Dario Servidei controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez plays a perfect one-two with Gianpaolo Maggioni and rushes in on goal... Antonio Menendez rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Louis Toursel manages to gather it.
32.50
Emile Shearer flicks a high pass forward. Christian Kistner controls it well on his chest. Christian Kistner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.06
0-1Aladino Vicari makes a simple pass to Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Eilts. Cristiano Jesus catches Florian Eilts on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
34.03
Harry Kirkland plays the ball forward to Craig Davies. Craig Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Kistner. Christian Kistner powers a header at goal but somehow Stephan Gyan manages to keep it out.
38.20
Antonino Campagnolo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aladino Vicari. Aladino Vicari threads a neat ball through to Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.52
Colin Bailey passes the ball forward to Harry Kirkland. Harry Kirkland threads the ball through to Christian Kistner. Christian Kistner lofts in a cross ball towards Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Barry Lobont flicks a high pass forward to Aladino Vicari who brings the ball under control. Aladino Vicari threads the ball through to Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Louis Toursel gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
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. Colchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Colchester United kick off!
48.31
Antonino Campagnolo kicks a strong pass forward to Raffaele Mandelli. Raffaele Mandelli makes a simple pass to Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.52
Massimiliano Franchi hacks Enrico Zampagna from behind! Massimiliano Franchi is warned by the referee! Enrico Zampagna hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.23
Massimiliano Franchi sees a break and surges forward. Massimiliano Franchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephan Gyan who gathers it comfortably.
54.06
Dario Servidei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.53
0-2Massimiliano Franchi makes a simple pass to Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Davies. Craig Davies connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball comes off Antonino Campagnolo and the loose ball is cleared up field.
60.34
Aladino Vicari makes a simple pass to Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez deftly passes the ball to Gianpaolo Maggioni, releasing him through on goal. Gianpaolo Maggioni muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
66.13
Dario Servidei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts beats his man to it with a header. Superb reactions from Louis Toursel. What a save!
71.43
Emile Shearer surges forward with the ball. Emile Shearer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Stephan Gyan. Excellent save.
72.19
Colin Bailey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Shearer. Emile Shearer flicks a high pass forward. Christian Kistner controls it well on his chest. Christian Kistner whips in a cross ball towards Craig Davies. Craig Davies makes a deft header but Stephan Gyan reads it well. He makes it look easy!
73.37
With great vision, Liam Winterburn plays the ball forward to Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.46
Liam Winterburn threads the ball through to Craig Davies. Craig Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile powers a header at goal but Stephan Gyan is on top of it.
84.18
Aladino Vicari darts forward. Aladino Vicari whips in a cross ball towards Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts heads the ball goalwards. The ball strikes Colin Bailey's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
85.20
It's a corner kick which Aimo Ziliani takes quickly, playing the ball short to Aladino Vicari. Aladino Vicari shoots from just inside the box. Fantastic reaction save from Louis Toursel!
89.51
1-2Colin Bailey hacks Florian Eilts from behind! The referee calls over Colin Bailey and shows him a yellow card! Florian Eilts runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gianpaolo Maggioni 60 | Sieme Gentile 12, 43 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sieme Gentile of Colchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stephan Gyan (GK)
7
2. Enrico Zampagna (DEF)
6
3. Antonino Campagnolo (DEF)
6
4. Barry Lobont (DEF)
6
5. Raffaele Mandelli (MID)
6
6. Dario Servidei (MID)
7
7. Aladino Vicari (MID)
7
8. Aimo Ziliani (MID)
6
9. Florian Eilts (ATT)
6
10. Antonio Menendez (ATT)
7
11. Gianpaolo Maggioni (ATT)
8
12. Colin Vassell (MID)
0
13. Erwin Elshot (MID)
0
14. Marco Casale (ATT)
0
1. Louis Toursel (GK)
7
2. Colin Bailey (DEF)
6
3. Benedetto Galli (DEF)
6
4. Cristiano Jesus (DEF)
6
5. Harry Kirkland (MID)
6
6. Liam Winterburn (MID)
6
7. Massimiliano Franchi (MID)
6
8. Emile Shearer (MID)
7
9. Christian Kistner (ATT)
7
10. Craig Davies (ATT)
6
11. Sieme Gentile (ATT)
9
12. Matthias Hamann (GK)
0
13. Michael Gower (MID)
0
14. Brendan Owen (ATT)
0