Match Report
| Coventry City | Coventry City |  |  | Ipswich Town | Ipswich Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sandro Imbriani | S. Imbriani |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 | | Alberto Maini | A. Maini | |||||||||
| Jacob Holloway | J. Holloway |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Danny Andrews | D. Andrews | |||||||||
| Greg Royce | G. Royce | | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 | | John Shearer | J. Shearer | |||||||||
| Brian Youds | B. Youds | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Thierry Venus | T. Venus | |||||||||
| Lomano Adams | L. Adams | | 59 | M | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Tommy Wainwright | T. Wainwright | |||||||||
| Jason Lowe | J. Lowe | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Oleg Bolton | O. Bolton | |||||||||
| Anthony Brooking | A. Brooking | | 53 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 64 | | Nwankwo Haynes | N. Haynes | |||||||
| Robert Lowe | R. Lowe | | 52 | M | | 8 | | A | 58 | | Tommy Hibbs | T. Hibbs | |||||||||
| Colin Bowyer | C. Bowyer | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 |  | Vitor Faria | V. Faria | |||||||||
| Omer Youds | O. Youds | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Darren Greaves | D. Greaves | |||||||||
| Adam Mortensen | A. Mortensen | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 |  | Juan Ruiz | J. Ruiz | |||||||||
| Jonathan Magnier | J. Magnier |  | 60 | D | | 12 | | M | 55 | | Shaun Dodd | S. Dodd | |||||||||
| Brendan Howells | B. Howells | | 59 | G | | 13 | | M | 51 | | Martin Vickers | M. Vickers | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Ball | N. Ball | | 54 | D | | 14 | | G | 50 | | Robbie Jackson | R. Jackson | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 9,067 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Dublin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Dublin.
0.00
0-0Ipswich Town kick off the first half!
4.20
1-0Brian Youds makes a strong solo run forward. Brian Youds threads the ball through to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer plays a quick one-two with Adam Mortensen and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Colin Bowyer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
9.02
1-0Omer Youds comes in with a late challenge on Danny Andrews. Omer Youds is warned by the referee! Danny Andrews runs off the knock.
14.34
1-0Nwankwo Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vitor Faria knocks the ball forward to Juan Ruiz but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.29
1-0Greg Royce makes a simple pass to Jason Lowe. Jason Lowe threads the ball through to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer deftly passes the ball to Adam Mortensen, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Adam Mortensen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
22.32
Robert Lowe flicks a high pass forward to Adam Mortensen who brings the ball under control. Adam Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Colin Bowyer controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Colin Bowyer rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.37
Robert Lowe sees a break and surges forward. Robert Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Adam Mortensen. Adam Mortensen powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
34.14
2-0Jason Lowe darts forward. Jason Lowe shoots from 25 yards. Alberto Maini easily gets down and covers it.
36.23
Jacob Holloway makes a probing pass to Lomano Adams. Lomano Adams makes a probing pass to Adam Mortensen. Adam Mortensen whips in a cross ball towards Omer Youds. Omer Youds is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
38.46
Jacob Holloway pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jacob Holloway makes a beautiful solo run. Jacob Holloway knocks the ball forward, putting Colin Bowyer through on goal. Colin Bowyer comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Coventry City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
42.42
Oleg Bolton makes a beautiful solo run. Oleg Bolton kicks a strong pass forward to Vitor Faria but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.16
2-0Lomano Adams hacks Nwankwo Haynes from behind! Lomano Adams is warned by the referee! Nwankwo Haynes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
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. Ipswich Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Coventry City kicking off!
47.24
Jacob Holloway makes a simple pass to Jason Lowe. Jason Lowe kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Mortensen. Adam Mortensen whips in a cross ball towards Omer Youds. With a superhuman jump, Omer Youds connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
49.51
Jason Lowe runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jason Lowe finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.01
Anthony Brooking controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Mortensen. Adam Mortensen makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Omer Youds. Omer Youds shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alberto Maini gets down and covers it.
60.50
2-0Ipswich Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.52
Robert Lowe clumsily knocks into John Shearer. The referee warns Robert Lowe to calm down! John Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.37
Jacob Holloway threads the ball through to Anthony Brooking. Without breaking stride, Anthony Brooking plays the ball forward to Omer Youds. Omer Youds tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
69.18
2-0Anthony Brooking flicks a high pass forward. Omer Youds controls it well on his chest. Omer Youds knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Shearer.
75.56
Anthony Brooking chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.35
Jason Lowe flicks a high ball forward to Adam Mortensen who takes it down. Adam Mortensen shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
89.20
Oleg Bolton knocks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Greaves. Darren Greaves powers a header at goal. Good keeping from Sandro Imbriani as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
2-0Corner kick to Ipswich Town. Oleg Bolton plays it short to Thierry Venus. Thierry Venus strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Greg Royce.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
7
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
77%
23%
Play Area
16.4%
44.3%
39.3%
Scorers
| Colin Bowyer 4, 22 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Colin Bowyer of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sandro Imbriani (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jacob Holloway (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Greg Royce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Youds (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lomano Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jason Lowe (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Anthony Brooking (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Robert Lowe (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Bowyer (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Omer Youds (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Adam Mortensen (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Jonathan Magnier (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brendan Howells (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nwankwo Ball (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alberto Maini (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Danny Andrews (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Shearer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thierry Venus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tommy Wainwright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oleg Bolton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nwankwo Haynes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tommy Hibbs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Vitor Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Darren Greaves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Juan Ruiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Shaun Dodd (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Vickers (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robbie Jackson (GK) | 0 | |