Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Rotherham United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
4.01
0-0Leonardo Crespo knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi whips in a cross ball towards Joe Philips. Joe Philips is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.50
0-0Nicholas Jones hits a low pass to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes makes a pass forward but Victor Brando is yards offside!
14.54
0-0Daniel Lampard flicks a high ball forward to Victor Brando who gracefully takes it down. Victor Brando knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Van Dalen.
16.38
0-0Gavin White knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Philips. Joe Philips shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Lucien Tchoutang!
22.52
0-0Leonardo Crespo clumsily knocks into Nicolas Fernandez. The referee warns Leonardo Crespo to calm down! Nicolas Fernandez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.24
Gavin White knocks the ball forward to Joe Philips. Joe Philips skips past Patricio Blanco! Joe Philips shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Lucien Tchoutang. What a great pair of hands!
27.46
0-0Ricardo Martins comes in with a late challenge on Terry Barmby. The referee calls over Ricardo Martins and warns him to calm down! Terry Barmby hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.50
Ernesto Marin passes the ball forward to Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi edges inside the box! Nigel Grimandi rockets a shot on goal. Lucien Tchoutang gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
33.18
Eddie Tiler hacks Gavin White from behind! The referee calls over Eddie Tiler and shows him a yellow card! Gavin White grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.34
Victor Brando surges forward with the ball. Victor Brando knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eishun Kaita who gathers it comfortably.
39.30
Eddie Tiler changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Eishun Kaita is on top of it.
42.40
Mauricio Ruiz threads the ball through to Victor Brando. Victor Brando controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Coventry City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Coventry City kicking off!
47.46
1-0Terry Barmby makes a probing pass to Giacomo Assignon. Giacomo Assignon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Philips. Joe Philips advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Joe Philips provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.52
Eddie Tiler hits a low pass to Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes beats his man to it with a header. Wonderful reactions from Eishun Kaita keeps it out!
59.23
Giacomo Assignon breaks forward. Giacomo Assignon flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Crespo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Crespo shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
60.01
1-0Coventry City have made 2 substitutions with George Zwaanswijk replacing Giacomo Assignon and Francisco Jesus replacing Danny Coppinger .
61.03
Nicolas Fernandez hits a low pass to Daniel Lampard. Daniel Lampard chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
66.04
Leonardo Crespo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Philips. Joe Philips knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicholas Jones.
71.01
Ricardo Martins flicks a high pass forward to Artur Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Artur Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Van Dalen.
73.48
1-0Gavin White catches Mauricio Ruiz on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin White and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Ruiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.02
With fabulous vision, Leonardo Crespo plays the ball forward to Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin whips in a cross ball towards Joe Philips. Joe Philips whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Lucien Tchoutang. Excellent save.
77.17
Gavin White kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Philips. Joe Philips lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Coventry City!
81.06
Nigel Grimandi comes in with a late challenge on Patricio Blanco. Nigel Grimandi is warned by the referee! Patricio Blanco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.04
Steven Stam plays the ball forward to Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Fernandez. Nicolas Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
87.32
Mauricio Ruiz hits a low pass to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nils Ziegenhagen.
89.48
Eddie Tiler threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Fernandez. Nicolas Fernandez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Eishun Kaita gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
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
| Joe Philips 47 Ernesto Marin 77 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eishun Kaita (GK)
7
2. Anton Van Dalen (DEF)
6
3. Terry Barmby (DEF)
6
4. Giacomo Assignon (DEF)
8
5. Nils Ziegenhagen (DEF)
6
6. Leonardo Crespo (MID)
6
7. Gavin White (MID)
6
8. Ernesto Marin (MID)
8
9. Joe Philips (ATT)
9
10. Nigel Grimandi (ATT)
6
11. Danny Coppinger (ATT)
6
12. George Zwaanswijk (DEF)
6
13. Darren Howells (MID)
0
14. Francisco Jesus (ATT)
6
1. Lucien Tchoutang (GK)
7
2. Steven Stam (DEF)
6
3. Patricio Blanco (DEF)
6
4. Nicholas Jones (DEF)
6
5. Daniel Lampard (MID)
6
6. Mauricio Ruiz (MID)
7
7. Eddie Tiler (MID)
6
8. Nicolas Fernandez (MID)
6
9. Artur Fernandes (ATT)
6
10. Victor Brando (ATT)
6
11. Ricardo Martins (ATT)
6
12. Daniel Vieira (ATT)
0
13. Titus Wright (MID)
0
14. Jermaine Smith (DEF)
0