Match Report


Coventry CityCoventry City     Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United
Si WilliamsSi Williams Nicholas Macleod Nicholas Macleod
Stan ScholesS. Scholes64
G
1
G
63Marc FletcherM. Fletcher
Patrick WrightP. Wright52
D
2
D
65Pedro VieiraP. Vieira
Adrian WainwrightA. Wainwright50
D
3
D
53Roberto AmbrosiniR. Ambrosini
Clive BlakeC. Blake41
D
4
D
52Des PalmerD. Palmer
Alfredo RimondiniA. Rimondini52
D
5
M
70Stanley WatersS. Waters
Craig NewtonC. Newton53
M
captain6captain
M
68Fredrik WilsonF. Wilson
Vasco SemedoV. Semedo53
M
7
M
65Harvey JacobsH. Jacobs
Ledley JacobsL. Jacobs50
A
8
M
64Frank LoweF. Lowe
Ernesto MonteroE. Montero49
A
9
A
69Andy McGroryA. McGrory
Jason TaylorJ. Taylor45
A
10
A
59Isaiah ChadwickI. Chadwick
Simon IzzetS. Izzet53
A
11
A
52Nicholas MilliganN. Milligan
 
Mario Van VlietM. Van Vliet51
D
12
M
61Terry GuppyT. Guppy
Stephen HendryS. Hendry52
M
13
G
59Graham BanksG. Banks
Seb LetiziS. Letizi47
A
14
M
57Danny BrownD. Brown

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Peterborough United. A crowd of 8,137 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Froggatt.


0.00
Peterborough United kick off!
4.11
Fredrik Wilson barges into Vasco Semedo. Fredrik Wilson is shown the yellow card! Vasco Semedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.39
Clive Blake passes the ball forward to Craig Newton. Craig Newton threads the ball through to Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Semedo. Vasco Semedo makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.47
Roberto Ambrosini threads a neat ball through to Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters flicks a high pass forward to Harvey Jacobs who brings the ball under control. Harvey Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.14
Craig Newton brings the ball forward. Craig Newton lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Jacobs. Ledley Jacobs makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
18.49
Des Palmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson threads a neat ball through to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Milligan. Nicholas Milligan flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.05
Patrick Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Newton. Craig Newton hits a low pass to Vasco Semedo. Vasco Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Taylor. Jason Taylor directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
26.33
Fredrik Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Andy McGrory controls it well on his chest. Andy McGrory puts a great ball through. Fredrik Wilson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
27.56
Vasco Semedo clumsily knocks into Fredrik Wilson. Vasco Semedo is given a warning by the referee! Fredrik Wilson runs off the knock.
28.36
Alfredo Rimondini flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Semedo. Vasco Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Jacobs. Ledley Jacobs knocks the ball forward to Craig Newton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.51
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.04
Pedro Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Milligan. Nicholas Milligan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Rimondini.
33.02
Frank Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Wilson collects the pass. Fredrik Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Milligan. Nicholas Milligan connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.04
With a delightful solo run, Fredrik Wilson stretches the opposition's defence. Fredrik Wilson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
40.56
Fredrik Wilson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Fredrik Wilson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Clive Blake.
44.23
Alfredo Rimondini flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Semedo collects the pass. Vasco Semedo hits a low pass to Ledley Jacobs. Ledley Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Semedo. Vasco Semedo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Marc Fletcher reads it well. Excellent save!
45.00
Alfredo Rimondini breaks forward. Alfredo Rimondini sees space and advances. Alfredo Rimondini knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Superb reactions from Marc Fletcher. What a save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Coventry City kick off the second half!
48.07
Pedro Vieira threads a neat ball through to Harvey Jacobs. Harvey Jacobs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stan Scholes who gathers it comfortably.
49.40
Frank Lowe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frank Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Stan Scholes!
54.01
Peterborough United are dictating the run of play here today.
55.40
Fredrik Wilson sees Andy McGrory in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
57.50
Vasco Semedo passes the ball forward to Craig Newton. Craig Newton whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.11
Vasco Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Montero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernesto Montero whips in a cross ball towards Craig Newton. Craig Newton makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Marc Fletcher!
69.12
Vasco Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet beats his man to it with a header. Marc Fletcher manages to gather it comfortably.
71.21
Fredrik Wilson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fredrik Wilson knocks in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.31
Alfredo Rimondini runs forward with the ball. Alfredo Rimondini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Taylor. Jason Taylor shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
84.20
Vasco Semedo advances with the ball. Vasco Semedo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ledley Jacobs is offside!
89.52
Fredrik Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Milligan collects the pass. Nicholas Milligan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Rimondini.
90.00
Roberto Ambrosini flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Chadwick collects the pass. Isaiah Chadwick finds some space and shoots from distance. Stan Scholes gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Coventry City

Peterborough United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
34.7%
42.7%
22.7%

Scorers
Vasco Semedo 6
Nicholas Milligan 33
Andy McGrory 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fredrik Wilson of Peterborough United

Match Ratings
1.Stan Scholes (GK)
7
2.Patrick Wright (DEF)
6
3.Adrian Wainwright (DEF)
6
4.Clive Blake (DEF)
6
5.Alfredo Rimondini (DEF)
7
6.Craig Newton (MID)
7
7.Vasco Semedo (MID)goal scored
9
8.Ledley Jacobs (ATT)
6
9.Ernesto Montero (ATT)
6
10.Jason Taylor (ATT)
6
11.Simon Izzet (ATT)
7
 
12.Mario Van Vliet (DEF)
0
13.Stephen Hendry (MID)
0
14.Seb Letizi (ATT)
0

1.Marc Fletcher (GK)
7
2.Pedro Vieira (DEF)
7
3.Roberto Ambrosini (DEF)
6
4.Des Palmer (DEF)
6
5.Stanley Waters (MID)
6
6.Fredrik Wilson (MID)yellow card
9
7.Harvey Jacobs (MID)
6
8.Frank Lowe (MID)
6
9.Andy McGrory (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Isaiah Chadwick (ATT)
6
11.Nicholas Milligan (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Terry Guppy (MID)
0
13.Graham Banks (GK)
0
14.Danny Brown (MID)
0