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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 3,982 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Carragher.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Carragher.
0.00
0-0Barnsley kick off and get the first half underway!
3.36
0-0Dennis Heskey chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
6.06
0-1Oleg Griffin knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards James Standing. James Standing rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.51
Oleg Griffin knocks the ball forward to Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
15.22
Jermaine Lowe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards James Standing. James Standing connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.42
Aniello Castorina knocks the ball forward to Dennis Heskey. Dennis Heskey flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
22.23
Jody Wright-Phillips kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.41
Luis Cárdenas surges forward with the ball. Luis Cárdenas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.25
0-2Dennis Heskey knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Jacob Bridges. Excellent save.
30.25
0-2Dennis Heskey comes in with a late challenge on Jermaine Lowe. Dennis Heskey is shown the yellow card! Jermaine Lowe carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.01
Luis Cárdenas flicks a high pass forward. Brian Gordon controls it well on his chest. Brian Gordon whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.22
0-2Adam Pallister hits a low pass to Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.35
Dennis Heskey flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Nicholls who takes it down. Stuart Nicholls tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
36.24
Aniello Castorina makes a strong solo run forward. Aniello Castorina threads the ball through to Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.31
Aniello Castorina makes a strong solo run forward. Aniello Castorina knocks the ball forward to Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
42.21
1-2Mark Pearce advances with the ball. Mark Pearce flicks a high pass forward to James Standing who brings the ball under control. James Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Schumann Darcheville!
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. Barnsley have changed their lineup with Ade Ikpeba replacing Adam Pallister. The Coventry City players seem much more motivated whilst the Barnsley players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Coventry City start the second half!
54.56
Ade Ikpeba knocks the ball to his team mate, James Standing. James Standing shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
57.21
Dagui Marchand makes a probing pass to Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Bridges who gathers it comfortably.
59.36
Schumann Darcheville hits a low pass to Dennis Heskey. Dennis Heskey passes the ball forward to Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.42
1-2Coventry City have made a substitution with Anthony Nicholls replacing Dennis Heskey .
63.46
Patrick Ward deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Lowe. Jermaine Lowe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Standing. James Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.09
Dagui Marchand flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls advances inside the box! Stuart Nicholls takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
77.31
Coventry City have made a substitution with Nicholas Vernazza replacing Ruggiero De Palma .Barnsley have made a substitution with Anthony Mortensen replacing Patrick Ward .
78.41
Dagui Marchand brings the ball forward. Dagui Marchand shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.36
Luis Cárdenas kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
83.22
Stephen Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, James Standing. James Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.51
1-2Ade Ikpeba runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ade Ikpeba passes the ball forward but Ian Sheringham is offside!
87.11
Simon Peters hits a low pass to Oleg Griffin. Oleg Griffin threads a neat ball through to James Standing. James Standing shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
22.7%
45.3%
32%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ian Sheringham of Barnsley |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matteo Sottil (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Schumann Darcheville (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Aniello Castorina (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ruggiero De Palma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jody Wright-Phillips (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dagui Marchand (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dennis Heskey (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Luis Cárdenas (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Daniel Hunt (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Stuart Nicholls (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Brian Gordon (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nicholas Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Anthony Nicholls (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Cataldo Longhi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jacob Bridges (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mark Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Peters (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Patrick Ward (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alun Merson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jermaine Lowe (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oleg Griffin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Adam Pallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | James Standing (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Ian Sheringham (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Anthony Mortensen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ade Ikpeba (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Norman Barrett (GK) | 0 | |