Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play Queen of the South in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Queen of the South start the match!
4.42
0-0Ernesto Marin flicks a high pass forward. Robert Kasper collects the pass. Robert Kasper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Brady.
6.08
0-1Kevin Riza hits a low pass to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Dalglish!
9.35
Kevin Riza flicks a high pass forward. Scott Dalglish comfortably collects the pass. Scott Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Price.
10.11
0-1Danny Clapham flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Martins. Henry Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Clapham. Danny Clapham flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.42
0-1Andy Gough catches Anthony Price on the ankles. Andy Gough is shown the yellow card! Anthony Price stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.48
Colin Baird threads a neat ball through to Steve Defoe. Steve Defoe flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Liddell who brings the ball under control. Duncan Liddell threads a neat, attacking ball through to Steve Defoe. Steve Defoe side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.12
Steve Defoe makes a simple pass to Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Liddell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jakob Lange side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jakob Lange!
32.57
Danny Clapham passes the ball forward to Joe Philips. Joe Philips knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Baird.
36.09
Kevin Riza surges forward with the ball. Kevin Riza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernesto Marin.
39.36
0-3Aziz Guillou passes the ball forward to Steve Defoe. Steve Defoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Riza. Kevin Riza plays a one-two with Jakob Lange and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Kevin Riza provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Eishun Kaita.
40.42
0-3Corner kick to Queen of the South. Kevin Riza chips it to the near post. Some world-class footwork from Garry Burley provides some space. He shoots at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Ernesto Marin. That should have been a goal!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. Queen of the South also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Coventry City kick off!
47.52
Billy Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Defoe. Steve Defoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Riza. Kevin Riza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
48.04
Claude Leclercq hoofs the ball up the pitch. Henry Martins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
49.33
Danny Clapham makes a beautiful solo run. Danny Clapham knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Martins. Henry Martins finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Sejii Kaita punches it away to safety.
55.03
Kevin Riza flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Liddell edges inside the box! Duncan Liddell takes a shot at goal but Eishun Kaita reads it well. Good keeping!
60.23
0-3Coventry City have made 3 substitutions with J-David Rubil replacing Anton Van Dalen, Teddy Morris replacing Ernesto Marin and Thomas Rubil replacing Henry Martins .
61.28
Jakob Lange flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Scott Dalglish provides some space. He shoots at goal but Eishun Kaita reads it well. Good save!
63.21
Teddy Morris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Clapham. Danny Clapham chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris makes a deft header. Sejii Kaita manages to gather it effortlessly.
65.04
0-3Queen of the South are dictating the run of play here today.
66.27
Anthony Price darts forward. Anthony Price shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Sejii Kaita.
67.51
0-3Corner kick to Coventry City. Danny Clapham plays it to the near post. Billy Brady gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
69.34
Billy Brady flicks a high pass forward. Steve Defoe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Defoe brings the ball forward. Steve Defoe cuts inside the box! Steve Defoe strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.51
Garry Burley threads a neat ball through to Colin Baird. Colin Baird hits a low pass to Kevin Riza. Kevin Riza edges inside the box! Kevin Riza shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Eishun Kaita.
74.41
Kevin Riza takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Some awkward footwork from Billy Brady provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent block by J-David Rubil!
78.28
Teddy Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Philips. Joe Philips whips in a cross ball towards Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Sejii Kaita gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
81.51
Billy Brady flicks a high pass forward. Andy Gough collects the pass. Andy Gough threads the ball through to Kevin Riza. Kevin Riza lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.45
Danny Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Robert Kasper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Kasper advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Robert Kasper provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Sejii Kaita gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Billy Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Defoe. Steve Defoe darts forward. Steve Defoe cuts inside the box! Steve Defoe shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
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
| Scott Dalglish 6 Steve Defoe 22, 69 Jakob Lange 26 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steve Defoe of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eishun Kaita (GK)
7
2. Anthony Price (DEF)
6
3. Claude Leclercq (DEF)
6
4. Anton Van Dalen (DEF)
6
5. Duncan McCoist (DEF)
6
6. Danny Clapham (MID)
6
7. Ernesto Marin (MID)
6
8. Joe Philips (ATT)
6
9. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason (ATT)
6
10. Robert Kasper (ATT)
6
11. Henry Martins (ATT)
6
12. J-David Rubil (DEF)
6
13. Teddy Morris (MID)
6
14. Thomas Rubil (ATT)
6
1. Sejii Kaita (GK)
7
2. Garry Burley (DEF)
6
3. Billy Brady (DEF)
7
4. Aziz Guillou (DEF)
6
5. Colin Baird (DEF)
6
6. Steve Defoe (MID)
9
7. Kevin Riza (MID)
7
8. Andy Gough (MID)
5
9. Scott Dalglish (ATT)
7
10. Jakob Lange (ATT)
7
11. Duncan Liddell (ATT)
8
12. Jorge Veloso (DEF)
0
13. Matt James (MID)
0
14. Martin Parker (ATT)
0