Match Report


Coventry CityCoventry City     Grimsby TownGrimsby Town
Kevin DickinsonKevin Dickinson Computer Player Computer Player
Noah BabbelN. Babbel62
G
1
G
62Sol SherwoodS. Sherwood
Patrick SheringhamP. Sheringham69
D
2
D
60Ledley ClaphamL. Clapham
Paul BurleyP. Burley67
D
captain3captain
D
59Sylvain WinterburnS. Winterburn
Joe ImpeyJ. Impey59
D
4
D
58Kieron AdamsK. Adams
Graham GrantG. Grant63
D
5
M
53Matt MannM. Mann
Maurits WijngaardenM. Wijngaarden77
A
6
M
52Brian LaycockB. Laycock
Oberdan FerreriO. Ferreri65
M
7
M
48Les ChristieL. Christie
Robbie CadamarteriR. Cadamarteri56
A
8
M
46Norman LjungbergN. Ljungberg
Ivan BridgesI. Bridges68
A
9
A
53Robert WalkerR. Walker
Paolo MazzolaP. Mazzola57
A
10
A
48Tony HapgoodT. Hapgood
Billy BeresfordB. Beresford65
A
11
A
42Rio BeattieR. Beattie
 
Ralph GowerR. Gower62
A
12
D
52Billy HenryB. Henry
Des OwenD. Owen55
M
13
D
49Terry EdworthyT. Edworthy
Daniel CadamarteriD. Cadamarteri58
D
14
G
49Alistair MersonA. Merson

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Grimsby Town. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Grant.


0.00
Coventry City get the match underway!
6.15
Kieron Adams hits a low pass to Norman Ljungberg. Showing composure, Norman Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Robert Walker. Robert Walker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joe Impey.
9.55
Oberdan Ferreri flicks a high ball forward to Robbie Cadamarteri who takes it down. Robbie Cadamarteri shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
12.42
Paul Burley darts forward. Paul Burley plays the ball forward to Oberdan Ferreri. Oberdan Ferreri knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges heads the ball goalwards but Sol Sherwood reads it well. Good keeping!
15.27
With a delightful solo run, Paolo Mazzola stretches the opposition's defence. Paolo Mazzola knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Beresford. Billy Beresford flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.29
Joe Impey hits a low pass to Oberdan Ferreri. Oberdan Ferreri passes the ball forward to Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball towards Maurits Wijngaarden. Maurits Wijngaarden knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.11
Patrick Sheringham threads the ball through to Paolo Mazzola. Paolo Mazzola whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
39.26
Sylvain Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Norman Ljungberg. Norman Ljungberg passes the ball forward to Les Christie. Les Christie lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
44.26
Oberdan Ferreri chips the ball to his team mate, Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Mazzola. Paolo Mazzola makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. Grimsby Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Grimsby Town players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Grimsby Town kick off and get the second half underway!
47.51
Sylvain Winterburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Christie. Les Christie makes a probing pass to Robert Walker. Robert Walker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joe Impey.
53.25
Les Christie flicks a high pass forward. Brian Laycock collects the pass. Brian Laycock shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
60.01
Les Christie plays the ball forward to Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.36
Patrick Sheringham makes a probing pass to Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.18
Joe Impey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oberdan Ferreri. Oberdan Ferreri makes a beautiful solo run. Oberdan Ferreri plays a one-two with Robbie Cadamarteri and advances towards the goal... Oberdan Ferreri comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but Norman Ljungberg is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
73.40
Maurits Wijngaarden makes a probing pass to Oberdan Ferreri. Oberdan Ferreri plays a quick one-two with Robbie Cadamarteri and rushes in on goal... Oberdan Ferreri looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
81.10
Oberdan Ferreri knocks the ball forward to Billy Beresford. Billy Beresford plays a quick one-two with Paolo Mazzola and rushes in on goal... Billy Beresford rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Beresford!
87.04
Sylvain Winterburn surges forward with the ball. Sylvain Winterburn makes a probing pass to Rio Beattie. Rio Beattie whips in a cross ball towards Matt Mann. Matt Mann makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Coventry City

Grimsby Town
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
21.7%
47.8%
30.4%

Scorers
Billy Beresford 15, 81
Paolo Mazzola 44
Matt Mann 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paolo Mazzola of Coventry City

Match Ratings
1.Noah Babbel (GK)
6
2.Patrick Sheringham (DEF)
6
3.Paul Burley (DEF)
6
4.Joe Impey (DEF)
6
5.Graham Grant (DEF)
6
6.Maurits Wijngaarden (ATT)
6
7.Oberdan Ferreri (MID)
7
8.Robbie Cadamarteri (ATT)
7
9.Ivan Bridges (ATT)
6
10.Paolo Mazzola (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Billy Beresford (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Ralph Gower (ATT)
0
13.Des Owen (MID)
0
14.Daniel Cadamarteri (DEF)
0

1.Sol Sherwood (GK)
7
2.Ledley Clapham (DEF)
6
3.Sylvain Winterburn (DEF)
7
4.Kieron Adams (DEF)
6
5.Matt Mann (MID)goal scored
7
6.Brian Laycock (MID)
6
7.Les Christie (MID)
6
8.Norman Ljungberg (MID)
6
9.Robert Walker (ATT)
6
10.Tony Hapgood (ATT)
6
11.Rio Beattie (ATT)
6
 
12.Billy Henry (DEF)
0
13.Terry Edworthy (DEF)
0
14.Alistair Merson (GK)
0