Match Report


Coventry CityCoventry City     GillinghamGillingham
Kevin DickinsonKevin Dickinson Computer Player Computer Player
Noah BabbelN. Babbel62
G
1
G
60Niccolo WrightN. Wright
Patrick SheringhamP. Sheringham68
D
2
D
54Ralph GreavesR. Greaves
Daniel CadamarteriD. Cadamarteri58
D
captain3
D
52Ivan MilburnI. Milburn
Terry GilchristT. Gilchrist61
D
4
D
51Tim TolleyT. Tolley
Graham GrantG. Grant61
D
5
D
49Jon PearceJ. Pearce
Daniel LjungbergD. Ljungberg58
M
6
M
55Steven ScowcroftS. Scowcroft
Cesar AlmeidaC. Almeida67
M
7captain
M
51James McgrealJ. Mcgreal
Robbie CadamarteriR. Cadamarteri56
A
8
M
49Wes BrittonW. Britton
Ralph GowerR. Gower62
A
9
M
47Emile KingE. King
Ivan BridgesI. Bridges67
A
10
A
54Steven De JongS. De Jong
Billy BeresfordB. Beresford65
A
11
A
43Robbie BattyR. Batty
 
Des OwenD. Owen54
M
12
M
47Craig VernazzaC. Vernazza
Joe ImpeyJ. Impey59
D
13
G
47Syd TaylorS. Taylor
Norman TaylorN. Taylor47
M
14
M
43Edward McgrealE. Mcgreal

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 4,893 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Warren Middleton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Coventry City kick off!
2.40
Tim Tolley comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Cadamarteri. The referee calls over Tim Tolley and warns him to calm down! Daniel Cadamarteri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.14
Wes Britton flicks a high pass forward. James Mcgreal collects the pass. James Mcgreal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
6.32
Daniel Cadamarteri knocks the ball forward to Daniel Ljungberg. With vision, Daniel Ljungberg laces a through ball forward to Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida plays a one-two with Daniel Ljungberg and rushes in on goal... Cesar Almeida muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.47
James Mcgreal flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Steven De Jong provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Steven De Jong!
12.49
Daniel Cadamarteri makes a simple pass to Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Billy Beresford controls it well on his chest. Billy Beresford whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Niccolo Wright. What a great pair of hands!
14.11
Steven Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noah Babbel who gathers it comfortably.
18.39
Daniel Cadamarteri kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ivan Bridges lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Gower. Ralph Gower jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
22.55
Daniel Cadamarteri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida sees Daniel Ljungberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Ljungberg lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Gower. Ralph Gower jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Niccolo Wright, sees it late!! Goal for Coventry City!
26.31
Wes Britton knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong edges inside the box! Patrick Sheringham comes in with a late challenge on Steven De Jong. Penalty not given!!
27.47
Without breaking stride, Daniel Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Billy Beresford. Billy Beresford lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
28.40
Daniel Ljungberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Gower. Ralph Gower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.45
Cesar Almeida flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Bridges who takes it down. Ivan Bridges lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Niccolo Wright.
31.10
Robbie Cadamarteri takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Emile King reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
32.39
Daniel Cadamarteri knocks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Almeida. Showing composure, Cesar Almeida plays the ball forward to Daniel Ljungberg. Daniel Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Niccolo Wright.
33.38
Cesar Almeida makes a probing pass to Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges plays a scrappy one-two with Ralph Gower and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ivan Bridges shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Ivan Bridges scores for Coventry City!!
36.29
Cesar Almeida runs forward with the ball. Cesar Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Beresford. Billy Beresford knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Gower. Ralph Gower outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.48
Steven Scowcroft flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Cesar Almeida makes a beautiful solo run. Cesar Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Gillingham start the second half!
48.08
Cesar Almeida flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Ljungberg who takes it down. Daniel Ljungberg kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Beresford. Billy Beresford lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Ljungberg. Daniel Ljungberg is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.25
Wes Britton hits a low pass to Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong whips in a cross ball towards James Mcgreal. James Mcgreal outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.44
Cesar Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Ljungberg. Daniel Ljungberg powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
65.42
Daniel Ljungberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri makes a probing pass to Cesar Almeida but he's offside!
66.56
Ralph Greaves clumsily knocks into Cesar Almeida. Ralph Greaves is shown the yellow card! Cesar Almeida runs off the knock.
67.47
Wes Britton darts forward. Wes Britton shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
75.31
Terry Gilchrist threads the ball through to Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Beresford. Billy Beresford 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!
77.31
Gillingham have made 3 substitutions with Craig Vernazza replacing Ralph Greaves, Syd Taylor replacing Steven Scowcroft and Edward Mcgreal replacing Jon Pearce .
83.00
Ivan Milburn chips the ball to his team mate, Robbie Batty. With vision, Robbie Batty plays the ball forward to James Mcgreal. James Mcgreal plays a scrappy one-two with Robbie Batty and advances towards the goal... Patrick Sheringham catches James Mcgreal on the ankles. James Mcgreal appeals for a penalty! Given!!
83.00
The referee points to the spot..
84.17
Robbie Batty takes a short run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
87.00
Daniel Cadamarteri advances with the ball. Daniel Cadamarteri hits a low pass to Billy Beresford. Billy Beresford knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Gower. Ralph Gower makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
Syd Taylor comes in with a late challenge on Terry Gilchrist. The referee calls over Syd Taylor and warns him to calm down! Terry Gilchrist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Coventry City

Gillingham
Goals
6
3
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
26.8%
46.3%
26.8%

Scorers
Ralph Gower 23, 36, 87
Ivan Bridges 33, 45
Billy Beresford 75
Steven De Jong 9
James Mcgreal 49
Robbie Batty 84 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ralph Gower of Coventry City

Match Ratings
1.Noah Babbel (GK)
6
2.Patrick Sheringham (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Cadamarteri (DEF)
7
4.Terry Gilchrist (DEF)
6
5.Graham Grant (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Ljungberg (MID)
7
7.Cesar Almeida (MID)
8
8.Robbie Cadamarteri (ATT)
6
9.Ralph Gower (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Ivan Bridges (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Billy Beresford (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Des Owen (MID)
0
13.Joe Impey (DEF)
0
14.Norman Taylor (MID)
0

1.Niccolo Wright (GK)
6
2.Ralph Greaves (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Ivan Milburn (DEF)
6
4.Tim Tolley (DEF)
5
5.Jon Pearce (DEF)
6
6.Steven Scowcroft (MID)
6
7.James Mcgreal (MID)goal scored
7
8.Wes Britton (MID)
6
9.Emile King (MID)
6
10.Steven De Jong (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Robbie Batty (ATT)goal scored
6
 
12.Craig Vernazza (MID)
6
13.Syd Taylor (GK)
5
14.Edward Mcgreal (MID)
6