Match Report
| Coventry City | Coventry City |  |  | Millwall | Millwall | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sandro Imbriani | S. Imbriani |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 |  | Dennis Vickers | D. Vickers | |||||||||
| Jacob Holloway | J. Holloway | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Mick Allman | M. Allman | |||||||||
| Greg Royce | G. Royce | | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 | | Adriano Myrtaj | A. Myrtaj | |||||||||
| Brian Youds | B. Youds | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Jamie Oakley | J. Oakley | |||||||||
| Lomano Adams | L. Adams | | 59 | M | | 5 | | D | 58 | | Dennis Seaman | D. Seaman | |||||||||
| Jason Lowe | J. Lowe | | 57 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 66 | | Peter Butt | P. Butt | ||||||||
| Anthony Brooking | A. Brooking | | 53 | M | | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Syd Deane | S. Deane | ||||||||
| Robert Lowe | R. Lowe | | 52 | M | | 8 | | A | 69 | | Nick Roberts | N. Roberts | |||||||||
| Colin Bowyer | C. Bowyer | | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Ruel Gascoigne | R. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Dries Van Basten | D. Van Basten |  | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Ledley Davies | L. Davies | |||||||||
| Omer Youds | O. Youds | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Jason Formon | J. Formon | |||||||||
| Jonathan Magnier | J. Magnier |  | 60 | D | | 12 | | G | 54 | | Ian Vickers | I. Vickers | |||||||||
| Brendan Howells | B. Howells | | 59 | G | | 13 | | M | 54 | | Stanley Upson | S. Upson | |||||||||
| Simon Waters | S. Waters | | 55 | D | | 14 | | A | 51 | | Ugo Christie | U. Christie | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Millwall. A crowd of 7,996 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barton.
0.00
0-0Coventry City kick off!
4.34
0-0Dennis Seaman knocks the ball forward to Peter Butt. With great vision, Peter Butt plays the ball forward to Jason Formon. Jason Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Sandro Imbriani.
9.22
0-0Brian Youds brings the ball forward. Brian Youds sees a break and surges forward. Brian Youds knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adriano Myrtaj.
12.55
1-0Jacob Holloway flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Brooking controls it well on his chest. Anthony Brooking flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer deftly passes the ball to Dries Van Basten, releasing him through on goal. Dries Van Basten cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dennis Vickers with no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
18.01
1-0Syd Deane chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
26.31
Adriano Myrtaj controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Butt. Peter Butt decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Butt whips in a cross ball towards Jason Formon. Jason Formon rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
27.24
Peter Butt passes the ball forward to Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.05
Adriano Myrtaj sees Peter Butt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Butt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Youds.
30.30
1-0Jamie Oakley hacks Dries Van Basten from behind! The referee warns Jamie Oakley to calm down! Dries Van Basten gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.07
Syd Deane threads the ball through to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Davies. Ledley Davies finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.24
Jacob Holloway knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Brooking. Anthony Brooking threads the ball through to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer threads the ball through into the box. Dries Van Basten shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dennis Vickers with no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
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. Millwall also appear unchanged since the first half. The Millwall players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Millwall kick off!
47.45
2-1Jason Lowe comes in with a late challenge on Syd Deane. Jason Lowe is warned by the referee! Syd Deane stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.20
Adriano Myrtaj clumsily knocks into Dries Van Basten. The referee brings Adriano Myrtaj to one side and gives him a warning! Dries Van Basten gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
55.20
2-1Free kick to Coventry City just outside the area...
56.07
Omer Youds takes a stuttering run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
59.06
Jason Lowe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jason Lowe makes a simple pass, allowing Omer Youds to run into the box. Omer Youds looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.02
Robert Lowe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dries Van Basten. Dries Van Basten shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Dennis Vickers has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The crowd cheers as the Dutchman celebrates his hattrick!
73.47
Anthony Brooking controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Omer Youds. Omer Youds finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
75.22
Anthony Brooking makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dennis Vickers who gathers it comfortably.
77.17
Anthony Brooking makes a simple pass to Omer Youds. Omer Youds sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
79.11
Greg Royce punts the ball hopefully upfield. Dries Van Basten tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
89.28
Anthony Brooking flicks a high pass forward. Omer Youds collects the pass. Omer Youds cuts inside the box! Omer Youds takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.8%
28.2%
Play Area
16.9%
46.5%
36.6%
Scorers
| Dries Van Basten 13, 42, 65 | Ledley Davies 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dries Van Basten of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sandro Imbriani (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jacob Holloway (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Greg Royce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Youds (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lomano Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jason Lowe (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Anthony Brooking (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Robert Lowe (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Bowyer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Dries Van Basten (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Omer Youds (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jonathan Magnier (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brendan Howells (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Waters (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dennis Vickers (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mick Allman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adriano Myrtaj (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jamie Oakley (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Dennis Seaman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Peter Butt (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Syd Deane (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nick Roberts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruel Gascoigne (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ledley Davies (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Jason Formon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ian Vickers (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stanley Upson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ugo Christie (ATT) | 0 | |