Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Leicester City in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Coventry City and Leicester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Huckerby.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Coventry City and Leicester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Huckerby.
0.00
0-0Coventry City start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.12
0-0Joe Neville flicks a high pass forward. Noel Clapham collects the pass. Noel Clapham shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
4.57
1-0With a delightful solo run, Luis Cárdenas stretches the opposition's defence. Luis Cárdenas lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.54
Fabian Natale Bortoluzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Clapham. Noel Clapham skips past Aniello Castorina! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Noel Clapham provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
12.39
1-0Gavin Edghill flicks a high ball forward to Gilles Scholes who takes it down. Gilles Scholes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.20
Ruggiero De Palma plays a long ball forward. Stuart Nicholls shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Patrick Dean has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.03
Aniello Castorina makes a simple pass to Luis Cárdenas. Luis Cárdenas makes a probing pass to Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.01
Gavin Edghill knocks the ball forward to Noel Clapham. Noel Clapham knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Marquez. Jose Marquez heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
32.49
Seeing a gap ahead, William Modesto plays the ball forward to Gavin Edghill. Gavin Edghill flicks a high pass forward to Noel Clapham who brings the ball under control. Noel Clapham whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Scholes. Gilles Scholes connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
38.49
William Modesto sees Gavin Edghill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With vision, Gavin Edghill plays the ball forward to Noel Clapham. Noel Clapham shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leicester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Leicester City kicking off!
47.13
Aniello Castorina kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Heskey. Dennis Heskey makes a simple pass to Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.11
Dennis Heskey makes a probing pass to Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
51.03
2-0Shaun Tiler threads a neat ball through to Noel Clapham. Noel Clapham shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
55.17
Schumann Darcheville controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dagui Marchand. Dagui Marchand knocks the ball forward to Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.21
2-0Coventry City have made a substitution with Anthony Nicholls replacing Dennis Heskey .
63.06
2-0Stuart Nicholls catches William Modesto on the ankles. Stuart Nicholls is warned by the referee! William Modesto stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.10
Joe Neville kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Clapham. Noel Clapham tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.33
Schumann Darcheville flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Nicholls controls it well on his chest. Anthony Nicholls chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Patrick Dean!
72.17
Gary Eadie flicks a high ball forward to Joe Neville who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Joe Neville stretches the opposition's defence. Joe Neville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
77.45
Coventry City have made a substitution with Nicholas Vernazza replacing Ruggiero De Palma .
78.49
William Modesto advances with the ball. William Modesto makes a simple pass to Gilles Scholes. Gilles Scholes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matteo Sottil who gathers it comfortably.
83.24
Fabian Natale Bortoluzzi sees Gilles Scholes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gilles Scholes lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Clapham. Noel Clapham makes a looping header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
84.17
Joe Neville kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Clapham. Noel Clapham shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
85.29
Carl White flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Edghill collects the pass. Gavin Edghill flicks a high ball forward to Jose Marquez who takes it down. Jose Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Noel Clapham. Noel Clapham heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.44
With a delightful solo run, Luis Cárdenas stretches the opposition's defence. Luis Cárdenas tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Patrick Dean smothers it!
89.57
Jody Wright-Phillips sees Daniel Hunt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Hunt knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
30%
41.2%
28.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Luis Cárdenas of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matteo Sottil (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Schumann Darcheville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Aniello Castorina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruggiero De Palma (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jody Wright-Phillips (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dagui Marchand (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dennis Heskey (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luis Cárdenas (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Daniel Hunt (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Stuart Nicholls (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Brian Gordon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicholas Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Anthony Nicholls (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Cataldo Longhi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Patrick Dean (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gary Eadie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carl White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | William Modesto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Shaun Tiler (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Edghill (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Joe Neville (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Fabian Natale Bortoluzzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gilles Scholes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Noel Clapham (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jose Marquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Spencer Ince (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Draper (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maurits Boussatta (ATT) | 0 | |