Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Hull City. A crowd of 4,949 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Beagrie.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Beagrie.
0.00
0-0Coventry City get the match underway!
2.49
0-0Cesar Almeida sees Billy Beresford in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Beresford sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.50
1-0Cesar Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Gower. Ralph Gower whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! John Crooks had no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
10.29
Alexander Bridges kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Oakes. Eddie Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Ball. Stanley Ball rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
15.47
1-0Robbie Cadamarteri chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Beresford.
26.02
Daniel Cadamarteri flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Sheringham. Patrick Sheringham brings the ball forward. Patrick Sheringham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.24
Darren Beresford threads the ball through to Stanley Ball. Stanley Ball threads a neat ball through to Francis Beckham. Francis Beckham shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
33.33
Daniel Cadamarteri flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Gower collects the pass. Showing fabulous composure, Ralph Gower plays the ball forward to Billy Beresford. Billy Beresford knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Gower. Ralph Gower jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.34
Paul Burley knocks the ball forward to Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida takes it forward alone. Cesar Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Beresford. With a superhuman jump, Billy Beresford connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
42.26
Cesar Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Ljungberg. Daniel Ljungberg shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
2-0Cesar Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Ljungberg. Daniel Ljungberg plays a scrappy one-two with Cesar Almeida and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Daniel Ljungberg provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
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. Hull City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hull City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Hull City kicking off!
49.21
Daniel Cadamarteri knocks the ball forward to Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Ljungberg. Daniel Ljungberg directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.41
Cesar Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Billy Beresford collects the pass. Billy Beresford whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
57.44
Darren Beresford deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruel Williamson. Ruel Williamson flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Mike. Mervin Mike shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
59.33
2-0Daniel Ljungberg comes in with a late challenge on Stanley Ball. The referee calls over Daniel Ljungberg and shows him a yellow card! Stanley Ball runs off the knock.
60.08
2-0Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Ugo Blake replacing Oleg Adams and Bill Scales replacing Stanley Ball .
65.00
With a delightful solo run, Eddie Oakes stretches the opposition's defence. Eddie Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Jody McManaman. Jody McManaman knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
67.53
Darren Beresford clumsily knocks into Billy Beresford. The referee calls over Darren Beresford and shows him a yellow card! Billy Beresford hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.10
From the throw-in, Cesar Almeida picks out Paul Burley. Paul Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Ljungberg. With a superhuman jump, Daniel Ljungberg connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Daniel Ljungberg scores for Coventry City!!
77.10
Hull City have made a substitution with Stanley George replacing Alexander Bridges .
79.05
3-0Rio Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Williamson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruel Williamson sees Bill Scales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bill Scales makes a great pass forward. Stanley George runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
81.32
Cesar Almeida threads a neat ball through to Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
83.36
Robbie Cadamarteri passes the ball forward to Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
84.08
Darren Beresford deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Oakes. Eddie Oakes flicks a high pass forward. Stanley George collects the pass. Stanley George shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.17
3-0Cesar Almeida clumsily knocks into Darren Beresford. The referee brings Cesar Almeida to one side and gives him a warning! Darren Beresford stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.36
Stanley George knocks the ball to his team mate, Jody McManaman. Jody McManaman shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
Francis Beckham plays the ball forward to Mervin Mike. Mervin Mike finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.6%
56.4%
Play Area
21.8%
46.2%
32.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cesar Almeida of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Noah Babbel (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Patrick Sheringham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Cadamarteri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Graham Grant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Ljungberg (MID) |   | 7 |
| 7. | Cesar Almeida (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Robbie Cadamarteri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ralph Gower (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Ivan Bridges (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Billy Beresford (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Des Owen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joe Impey (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Norman Taylor (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | John Crooks (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oleg Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rio Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darren Beresford (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Eddie Oakes (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Ruel Williamson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alexander Bridges (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stanley Ball (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mervin Mike (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jody McManaman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francis Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ugo Blake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stanley George (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Bill Scales (GK) | 6 | |