Match Report


Coventry CityCoventry City     BarnsleyBarnsley
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stan ScholesS. Scholes64
G
1
G
66Luke JeffersL. Jeffers
Nicolas EmmerlichN. Emmerlich67
D
2
D
62Fernando FerreiraF. Ferreira
Tim MooreT. Moore53
D
3
D
59Roberto TorresR. Torres
Alfredo RimondiniA. Rimondini52
D
4
D
54Edoardo MurgitaE. Murgita
Mervin LawrenceM. Lawrence67
M
5
D
45Matthew SimonsenM. Simonsen
Dale DichioD. Dichio58
M
6captain
M
62Francesco G. FerronF. Ferron
Sylvain TerryS. Terry43
M
captain7
M
55Jason ImpeyJ. Impey
Marco GullitM. Gullit41
M
8
M
48Danny FinneyD. Finney
Clive LjungbergC. Ljungberg61
A
9
A
65Michael SkoraM. Skora
Stephen SheringhamS. Sheringham47
A
10
A
61Christophe OuedecC. Ouedec
Ali GagnierA. Gagnier47
A
11
A
56Gary BellamyG. Bellamy
 
Mario Van VlietM. Van Vliet49
D
12
G
66Teddy BanksT. Banks
Rui GomesR. Gomes42
A
13
A
53George GascoigneG. Gascoigne
Craig GreeningC. Greening38
G
14
A
53Tomas BarrosT. Barros

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 4,963 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Adams.


0.00
Barnsley kick off!
3.40
Roberto Torres flicks a high pass forward. Danny Finney collects the pass. Danny Finney knocks the ball forward to Francesco G. Ferron. Francesco G. Ferron runs straight at the defence! Francesco G. Ferron side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
6.06
Alfredo Rimondini runs forward with the ball. Alfredo Rimondini plays the ball forward to Dale Dichio. Dale Dichio whips in a cross ball towards Clive Ljungberg. Clive Ljungberg connects with a diving header. Luke Jeffers didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
8.49
Stephen Sheringham clumsily knocks into Roberto Torres. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Torres stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.49
Marco Gullit flicks a high ball forward to Clive Ljungberg who takes it down. Clive Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Jeffers who gathers it comfortably.
10.12
Sylvain Terry sees space and advances. Sylvain Terry lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Gullit. Marco Gullit knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Luke Jeffers. Excellent save.
12.50
Mervin Lawrence takes it forward alone. Mervin Lawrence shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Luke Jeffers.
15.04
Clive Ljungberg decides to run forward with the ball. Clive Ljungberg chips the ball to his team mate, Ali Gagnier. Some silky footwork from Ali Gagnier provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
20.19
Sylvain Terry threads a neat ball through to Mervin Lawrence. Mervin Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Terry. With a superhuman jump, Sylvain Terry connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
26.46
Danny Finney barges into Dale Dichio. Danny Finney is shown the yellow card! Dale Dichio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.16
Dale Dichio chips the ball to his team mate, Clive Ljungberg. Clive Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Jeffers who gathers it comfortably.
32.02
Danny Finney barges into Mervin Lawrence. Danny Finney is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Mervin Lawrence stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.07
Alfredo Rimondini plays the ball forward to Stephen Sheringham. Stephen Sheringham kicks a strong pass forward to Clive Ljungberg. Clive Ljungberg threads a neat ball through to Stephen Sheringham. Stephen Sheringham shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.12
Gary Bellamy comes in with a late challenge on Mervin Lawrence. The referee brings Gary Bellamy to one side and gives him a warning! Mervin Lawrence runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Coventry City kick off!
47.22
Tim Moore kicks a strong pass forward to Dale Dichio. Dale Dichio makes a probing pass to Stephen Sheringham. Stephen Sheringham whips in a cross ball towards Clive Ljungberg. Clive Ljungberg directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Luke Jeffers with no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
51.17
Jason Impey flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Skora. Michael Skora cuts inside the box! Michael Skora rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.07
Gary Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Jason Impey. Jason Impey shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
57.48
Ali Gagnier clumsily knocks into Francesco G. Ferron. Ali Gagnier is shown the yellow card! Francesco G. Ferron hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.09
Marco Gullit laces a through ball forward to Ali Gagnier. Ali Gagnier finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper, Luke Jeffers, sees it late!! Goal for Coventry City!
61.09
Coventry City have made 2 substitutions with Mario Van Vliet replacing Tim Moore and Rui Gomes replacing Dale Dichio .
65.46
Rui Gomes threads a neat ball through to Stephen Sheringham. Stephen Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Clive Ljungberg. Clive Ljungberg is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
78.02
Gary Bellamy barges into Nicolas Emmerlich. Gary Bellamy is warned by the referee again! Nicolas Emmerlich runs off the knock.
81.26
Mervin Lawrence hacks Gary Bellamy from behind! The referee calls over Mervin Lawrence and warns him to calm down! Gary Bellamy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.56
Rui Gomes makes an attacking run forward. Rui Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Clive Ljungberg. Clive Ljungberg rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
89.50
Mario Van Vliet barges into Christophe Ouedec. Mario Van Vliet is given a warning by the referee! Christophe Ouedec grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Sylvain Terry hits a low pass to Stephen Sheringham. Stephen Sheringham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Jeffers who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Coventry City

Barnsley
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
21.2%
47%
31.8%

Scorers
Stephen Sheringham 34
Clive Ljungberg 47, 65, 84
Ali Gagnier 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Clive Ljungberg of Coventry City

Match Ratings
1.Stan Scholes (GK)
6
2.Nicolas Emmerlich (DEF)
6
3.Tim Moore (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Rimondini (DEF)
6
5.Mervin Lawrence (MID)
6
6.Dale Dichio (MID)
6
7.Sylvain Terry (MID)
6
8.Marco Gullit (MID)
6
9.Clive Ljungberg (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Stephen Sheringham (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Ali Gagnier (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
6
 
12.Mario Van Vliet (DEF)
6
13.Rui Gomes (ATT)
6
14.Craig Greening (GK)
0

1.Luke Jeffers (GK)
6
2.Fernando Ferreira (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Torres (DEF)
6
4.Edoardo Murgita (DEF)
6
5.Matthew Simonsen (DEF)
6
6.Francesco G. Ferron (MID)
6
7.Jason Impey (MID)
6
8.Danny Finney (MID)red card
3
9.Michael Skora (ATT)
6
10.Christophe Ouedec (ATT)
6
11.Gary Bellamy (ATT)
5
 
12.Teddy Banks (GK)
0
13.George Gascoigne (ATT)
0
14.Tomas Barros (ATT)
0