Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 17,888 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kieron Bramble.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kieron Bramble.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United kick off!
3.28
0-0Hakan Izzet darts forward. Hakan Izzet runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hakan Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Nick Barrett. Glenn Koning catches Nick Barrett on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
3.28
0-0The referee points to the spot..
4.48
1-0Laurent Chagot takes a slow run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
6.41
1-0Luke Cooper clumsily knocks into Shaun Taylor. The referee calls over Luke Cooper and shows him a yellow card! Shaun Taylor runs off the knock.
9.39
1-0Youri Belanov flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Cooper. Luke Cooper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Barrett. Nick Barrett shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
12.29
1-0Marcus Ward makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Barrett. Nick Barrett knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joachim Miceli.
15.10
1-0Richard Fox flicks a high pass forward to Laurent Chagot who brings the ball under control. Laurent Chagot knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Barrett. With a superhuman jump, Nick Barrett connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Matjaz Mazzoli gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
18.27
Youri Chislenko sees Luke Cooper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Cooper threads the ball through to Laurent Chagot. Laurent Chagot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.33
Steven Chanelet passes the ball forward to Gabriel Marcos Assunçao. Gabriel Marcos Assunçao flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Jacques Guillou easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Jacques Guillou finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Terry Davies as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
21.06
1-0Shaun Taylor takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Marc Bizasene comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.33
Marcus Ward comes in with a late challenge on Francis Davies. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francis Davies stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.45
1-0Gabriel Marcos Assunçao barges into Richard Fox. Gabriel Marcos Assunçao is given a warning by the referee! Richard Fox stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.48
Luke Cooper threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Gascoigne. Jonathan Gascoigne rushes past Glenn Koning! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jonathan Gascoigne provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Matjaz Mazzoli gets down and covers it.
44.02
Marcus Ward sees Nick Barrett in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Barrett skips past Steven Chanelet! Nick Barrett shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
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. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Coventry City get the second half underway!
48.25
Richard Fox knocks the ball forward to Nick Barrett. Nick Barrett whips in a cross ball towards Laurent Chagot. Laurent Chagot is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
54.25
Marc Bizasene hacks Youri Chislenko from behind! The referee brings Marc Bizasene to one side and gives him a warning! Youri Chislenko runs off the knock.
59.31
Luke Cooper plays the ball forward to Nick Barrett. Nick Barrett plays a perfect one-two with Jonathan Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Nick Barrett comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Matjaz Mazzoli reads it well. Great keeping!
60.41
1-0Coventry City have made a substitution with Nigel Swift replacing Youri Belanov .
61.50
69.45
Hakan Izzet threads a neat ball through to Marcus Ward. With a delightful solo run, Marcus Ward stretches the opposition's defence. Marcus Ward knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Gascoigne. Jonathan Gascoigne directs the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Matjaz Mazzoli keeps it out!
71.39
Nigel Swift flicks a high pass forward. Luke Cooper collects the pass. Luke Cooper threads a neat ball through to Laurent Chagot. Laurent Chagot lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Gascoigne. With a superhuman jump, Jonathan Gascoigne connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Matjaz Mazzoli is on top of his game. Great save!
72.13
Steven Chanelet kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Taylor. Shaun Taylor makes a probing pass to Jean-Jacques Guillou. Jean-Jacques Guillou sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
75.23
Wagneau Bérenguer makes a simple pass to Marc Bizasene. Marc Bizasene shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Terry Davies!
78.29
Youri Chislenko flicks a high pass forward to Richard Fox who brings the ball under control. Richard Fox threads a neat ball through to Laurent Chagot. Laurent Chagot knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Gascoigne. Jonathan Gascoigne connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.37
Youri Chislenko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Ward. Marcus Ward flicks a high pass forward. Nick Barrett collects the pass. Nick Barrett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Laurent Chagot 4 (p) Jonathan Gascoigne 78 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matjaz Mazzoli of Sheffield United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Terry Davies (GK)
7
2. Ian Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Hakan Izzet (DEF)
7
4. Youri Chislenko (DEF)
7
5. Youri Belanov (DEF)
6
6. Luke Cooper (MID)
7
7. Richard Fox (MID)
6
8. Marcus Ward (MID)
6
9. Laurent Chagot (ATT)
7
10. Nick Barrett (ATT)
7
11. Jonathan Gascoigne (ATT)
9
12. Nigel Swift (DEF)
6
13. Malcolm Standing (MID)
0
14. Jean-Philippe Fanchone (ATT)
0
1. Matjaz Mazzoli (GK)
9
2. Joachim Miceli (DEF)
6
3. Steven Chanelet (DEF)
6
4. Glenn Koning (DEF)
6
5. Wagneau Bérenguer (MID)
6
6. Francis Davies (MID)
6
7. Gabriel Marcos Assunçao (MID)
6
8. Shaun Taylor (MID)
6
9. Marc Bizasene (ATT)
6
10. Jean-Jacques Guillou (ATT)
6
11. Alonso Ruiz (ATT)
6
12. Mervin Vickers (GK)
0
13. Albert Bravo (ATT)
0
14. Isaiah Cole (MID)
0