Match Report


Coventry CityCoventry City     ArsenalArsenal
Computer Player Computer Player Nicholas Broad Nicholas Broad
Matteo SottilM. Sottil53
G
1
G
68Shota HumanS. Human
Schumann DarchevilleS. Darcheville58
D
2
D
52Stan GoodwinS. Goodwin
Aniello CastorinaA. Castorina52
D
captain3
D
67Marcel RielM. Riel
Ruggiero De PalmaR. De Palma50
D
4
D
51Manuel AbbiatiM. Abbiati
Jody Wright-PhillipsJ. Wright-Phillips57
M
5
M
52Dino BrambillaD. Brambilla
Dagui MarchandD. Marchand55
M
6
M
55Emanuele MalafronteE. Malafronte
Dennis HeskeyD. Heskey51
M
7
M
67Jody EadieJ. Eadie
Luis CárdenasL. Cárdenas46
M
8captain
M
52Kelvin BaileyK. Bailey
Daniel HuntD. Hunt58
A
9
A
49Pablo RuizP. Ruiz
Stuart NichollsS. Nicholls47
A
10
A
51Guerino RussoG. Russo
Brian GordonB. Gordon46
A
11
A
51Ivan MoraI. Mora
 
Nicholas VernazzaN. Vernazza50
D
12
D
50Cristian Di FabioC. Di Fabio
Anthony NichollsA. Nicholls49
D
13
M
52Gavin MortonG. Morton
Cataldo LonghiC. Longhi44
A
14
A
50Giordano MantelliG. Mantelli

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Coventry City and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Pallister.


0.00
Coventry City start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.13
Jody Eadie knocks the ball forward to Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo shoots from distance but it is miles over!
10.46
Manuel Abbiati comes in with a late challenge on Brian Gordon. Manuel Abbiati is warned by the referee! Brian Gordon runs off the knock.
12.24
Jody Wright-Phillips sees space and advances. Jody Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.17
Marcel Riel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kelvin Bailey. Kelvin Bailey kicks a strong pass forward to Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Matteo Sottil.
16.12
Corner kick to Arsenal. Kelvin Bailey plays it to the near post. Marcel Riel shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.14
Marcel Riel passes the ball forward to Jody Eadie. Jody Eadie sees Ivan Mora in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Mora cuts inside the box! Ivan Mora strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies well off target!
21.28
Jody Eadie flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Mora who brings the ball under control. Ivan Mora shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
24.03
Emanuele Malafronte makes a simple pass to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz makes a defence splitting pass to Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
26.37
Kelvin Bailey takes it forward alone. Kelvin Bailey whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
30.27
Emanuele Malafronte advances with the ball. Emanuele Malafronte makes a pass forward but Guerino Russo makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
32.58
Manuel Abbiati laces a through ball forward to Kelvin Bailey. Kelvin Bailey takes it forward alone. Kelvin Bailey rushes past Schumann Darcheville! Kelvin Bailey strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but somehow Aniello Castorina happens to be in the right place to block it.
33.48
Dagui Marchand picks a pass forward to Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt whips in a cross ball towards Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.09
Dagui Marchand makes a beautiful solo run. Dagui Marchand knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniel Hunt!
44.38
Marcel Riel passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Dino Brambilla. Dino Brambilla passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
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. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the second half underway!
51.46
Luis Cárdenas makes a probing pass to Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.58
Jody Wright-Phillips flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Nicholls holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Abbiati.
60.53
Coventry City have made a substitution with Anthony Nicholls replacing Dennis Heskey .
69.30
Jody Eadie sees Pablo Ruiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Arsenal are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
72.31
Luis Cárdenas advances with the ball. Luis Cárdenas whips in a cross ball towards Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.25
Coventry City have made a substitution with Nicholas Vernazza replacing Ruggiero De Palma .
78.33
Jody Eadie knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora advances inside the box! Ivan Mora tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.15
Anthony Nicholls comes in with a late challenge on Emanuele Malafronte. The referee calls over Anthony Nicholls and warns him to calm down! Emanuele Malafronte gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.50
Manuel Abbiati plays the ball forward to Emanuele Malafronte. Emanuele Malafronte flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Ruiz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pablo Ruiz makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Matteo Sottil.
85.52
Kelvin Bailey takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Emanuele Malafronte looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
89.04
Schumann Darcheville catches Guerino Russo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guerino Russo runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Coventry City

Arsenal
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.4%
60.6%
Play Area
30.3%
42.4%
27.3%

Scorers
Daniel Hunt 40
Brian Gordon 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brian Gordon of Coventry City

Match Ratings
1.Matteo Sottil (GK)
7
2.Schumann Darcheville (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Aniello Castorina (DEF)
6
4.Ruggiero De Palma (DEF)
6
5.Jody Wright-Phillips (MID)
6
6.Dagui Marchand (MID)
8
7.Dennis Heskey (MID)
6
8.Luis Cárdenas (MID)
7
9.Daniel Hunt (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Stuart Nicholls (ATT)
6
11.Brian Gordon (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Nicholas Vernazza (DEF)
6
13.Anthony Nicholls (DEF)
5
14.Cataldo Longhi (ATT)
0

1.Shota Human (GK)
6
2.Stan Goodwin (DEF)
6
3.Marcel Riel (DEF)
7
4.Manuel Abbiati (DEF)
6
5.Dino Brambilla (MID)
6
6.Emanuele Malafronte (MID)
7
7.Jody Eadie (MID)
7
8.Kelvin Bailey (MID)
7
9.Pablo Ruiz (ATT)
6
10.Guerino Russo (ATT)
6
11.Ivan Mora (ATT)
7
 
12.Cristian Di Fabio (DEF)
0
13.Gavin Morton (MID)
0
14.Giordano Mantelli (ATT)
0