Match Report
| Coventry City | Coventry City |  |  | Lille OSC | Lille OSC | ||||||||||||||||
| Maurice Joseph Cole | Maurice Joseph Cole | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Wes George | W. George |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Djezon Sikora | D. Sikora | |||||||||
| Ian Vieira | I. Vieira | | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Yuri Nesta | Y. Nesta | |||||||||
| Frank Whelan | F. Whelan | | 69 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Nwankwo Gallagher | N. Gallagher | ||||||||
| Nigel Swift | N. Swift | | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Jannick Arnaud | J. Arnaud | |||||||||
| Giampiero De Sanctis | G. De Sanctis | | 72 | D | | 5 | | | M | 73 | | Giacomo Haddadou | G. Haddadou | ||||||||
| Marcus Ward | M. Ward | | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Matthew Morris | M. Morris | |||||||||
| Peter Ince | P. Ince | | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Abdeliah Poil | A. Poil | |||||||||
| Ralph Bowyer | R. Bowyer | | 69 | A | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Andy Mcgovern | A. Mcgovern | |||||||||
| Patricio Ortega | P. Ortega |  | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 65 | | Vittorio Cois | V. Cois | |||||||||
| Florent Mauricio | F. Mauricio | | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Alcaly Cakar | A. Cakar | |||||||||
| Claudio Torres | C. Torres | | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Jeremy Besson | J. Besson | |||||||||
| Barry Brown | B. Brown |  | 77 | M | | 12 | | G | 66 | | Danijel Laget | D. Laget | |||||||||
| Nicky Laycock | N. Laycock | | 69 | M | | 13 | | G | 64 | | James Zerdoux | J. Zerdoux | |||||||||
| Jean-Philippe Fanchone | J. Fanchone | | 77 | A | | 14 | | G | 64 | | Luis Dehu | L. Dehu | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play Lille OSC in this friendly game. A crowd of 18,918 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Lille OSC 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 Lille OSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Lille OSC kicking off!
8.35
1-0Frank Whelan arcs the ball upfield. Ralph Bowyer lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Torres. Claudio Torres connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.39
1-0Showing composure, Peter Ince picks a pass forward to Florent Mauricio. Florent Mauricio whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Torres. Claudio Torres heads the ball goalwards but Djezon Sikora reads it well. Quality keeping!
15.23
Peter Ince knocks the ball forward to Claudio Torres. Claudio Torres whips in a cross ball towards Florent Mauricio. With a superhuman jump, Florent Mauricio connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Djezon Sikora reads it well. Great save!
16.07
1-0Abdeliah Poil makes a beautiful solo run. Abdeliah Poil whips in a cross ball towards Alcaly Cakar. Alcaly Cakar gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
18.01
Peter Ince hits a low pass to Claudio Torres. Claudio Torres finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
20.40
1-0Andy Mcgovern changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andy Mcgovern makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vittorio Cois but he's offside!
26.58
With a delightful solo run, Abdeliah Poil stretches the opposition's defence. Abdeliah Poil knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jeremy Besson is offside!
27.06
1-0Nwankwo Gallagher catches Ralph Bowyer on the ankles. The referee calls over Nwankwo Gallagher and shows him a yellow card! Ralph Bowyer stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.18
Frank Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Peter Ince controls it well on his chest. Peter Ince sees Patricio Ortega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patricio Ortega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
32.50
1-0Frank Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Peter Ince controls it well on his chest. Peter Ince knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Torres. Claudio Torres plays a quick one-two with Ralph Bowyer and rushes in on goal... Claudio Torres tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Yuri Nesta.
33.37
1-0Coventry City are in full control of this game.
36.43
1-0Peter Ince plays the ball forward to Claudio Torres. Claudio Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yuri Nesta.
42.34
Marcus Ward flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Bowyer controls it well on his chest. Ralph Bowyer lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Ortega. Patricio Ortega rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
2-0Matthew Morris flicks a high ball forward to Jeremy Besson who takes it down. Jeremy Besson controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Vittorio Cois through on goal. Frank Whelan barges into Vittorio Cois. Vittorio Cois appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Lille OSC appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Coventry City start the second half!
47.15
With imagination, Frank Whelan plays the ball forward to Peter Ince. Peter Ince flicks the ball to his team mate, Florent Mauricio. Florent Mauricio shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.30
Abdeliah Poil makes a simple pass to Alcaly Cakar. Alcaly Cakar finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.51
Matthew Morris kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremy Besson. Jeremy Besson shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
54.55
Peter Ince makes a probing pass to Claudio Torres. Claudio Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.42
Ian Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Ward controls it well on his chest. Marcus Ward plays the ball forward to Ralph Bowyer. Ralph Bowyer whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Ortega. Patricio Ortega beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Djezon Sikora. What a great pair of hands!
59.28
2-0Alcaly Cakar clumsily knocks into Frank Whelan. The referee brings Alcaly Cakar to one side and gives him a warning! Frank Whelan stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.27
2-0Marcus Ward comes in with a very late challenge on Andy Mcgovern. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Andy Mcgovern runs off the knock.
69.24
Claudio Torres makes a beautiful solo run. Claudio Torres whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Bowyer. Ralph Bowyer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Ralph Bowyer scores for Coventry City!!
73.01
With a delightful solo run, Claudio Torres stretches the opposition's defence. Claudio Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Bowyer. Ralph Bowyer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Djezon Sikora is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.48
Matthew Morris flicks a high pass forward. Vittorio Cois controls it well on his chest. Vittorio Cois knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Besson. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jeremy Besson provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
78.48
Ian Vieira sees Peter Ince in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With some swift thinking, Peter Ince plays the ball forward to Patricio Ortega. Patricio Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Djezon Sikora who gathers it comfortably.
83.32
Matthew Morris kicks a strong pass forward to Alcaly Cakar. Alcaly Cakar rushes past Frank Whelan! Alcaly Cakar looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Wes George.
87.48
Peter Ince catches Abdeliah Poil on the ankles. Peter Ince is given a warning by the referee! Abdeliah Poil runs off the knock.
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
| Claudio Torres 8 Patricio Ortega 42 Ralph Bowyer 69, 73 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Wes George (GK)
6
2. Ian Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Frank Whelan (DEF)
6
4. Nigel Swift (DEF)
6
5. Giampiero De Sanctis (DEF)
6
6. Marcus Ward (MID)
3
7. Peter Ince (MID)
7
8. Ralph Bowyer (ATT)
9
9. Patricio Ortega (ATT)
7
10. Florent Mauricio (ATT)
6
11. Claudio Torres (ATT)
8
12. Barry Brown (MID)
0
13. Nicky Laycock (MID)
0
14. Jean-Philippe Fanchone (ATT)
0
1. Djezon Sikora (GK)
6
2. Yuri Nesta (DEF)
6
3. Nwankwo Gallagher (DEF)
5
4. Jannick Arnaud (DEF)
6
5. Giacomo Haddadou (MID)
6
6. Matthew Morris (MID)
6
7. Abdeliah Poil (MID)
6
8. Andy Mcgovern (MID)
6
9. Vittorio Cois (ATT)
6
10. Alcaly Cakar (ATT)
6
11. Jeremy Besson (ATT)
6
12. Danijel Laget (GK)
0
13. James Zerdoux (GK)
0
14. Luis Dehu (GK)
0