Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Coventry City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Stoke City kicking off!
3.09
0-0Mario Van Vliet makes a simple pass to Simon Izzet. With some swift thinking, Simon Izzet plays the ball forward to Ernesto Montero who has made a great run into the box. Ernesto Montero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.48
1-0Isaiah Coppinger threads the ball through to Omer Winterburn. Omer Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.46
Jannes Koning threads the ball through to Omer Winterburn. Omer Winterburn runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Omer Winterburn shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.19
1-0Jannes Koning kicks a strong pass forward to Omer Winterburn. Omer Winterburn kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson skips past Stephen Hendry! Norman Johnson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Stan Scholes manages to gather it comfortably.
14.59
Vasco Semedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jannes Koning. Jannes Koning decides to run forward with the ball. Jannes Koning lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Stan Scholes.
16.36
1-0Antonino Regonesi takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Dean Bolton reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
26.56
Vasco Semedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonino Regonesi. Antonino Regonesi shoots from long range but somehow Stan Scholes manages to keep it out.
30.49
Isaiah Coppinger sees Omer Winterburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Omer Winterburn tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
33.29
Isaiah Coppinger makes a probing pass to Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
39.17
Niccolo Grondin hits a low pass to Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett runs straight at the defence! Craig Rowett rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
40.01
Omer Winterburn makes a beautiful solo run. Omer Winterburn plays a quick one-two with Norman Johnson and rushes in on goal... Omer Winterburn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.51
Eduardo Gonzalez kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Stan Scholes manages to keep it out.
44.45
1-0Seeing Omer Winterburn's attacking run, Norman Johnson quickly throws the ball into his path. Omer Winterburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Hendry.
45.00
Jannes Koning chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Gonzalez. Eduardo Gonzalez knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Grondin. Niccolo Grondin tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Darren Ripley replacing Omer Winterburn and Edmundo Perez replacing Isaiah Coppinger. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. The Coventry City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Coventry City kick off the second half!
47.56
Ledley Jacobs kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet edges inside the box! Simon Izzet shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Eduardo Serrano had no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
51.34
1-1With vision, Vasco Semedo plays the ball forward to Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seb Letizi but he's offside!
55.31
Mario Van Vliet threads a neat ball through to Ledley Jacobs. Ledley Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Seb Letizi. Seb Letizi makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.07
1-1Karim Latuheru barges into Seb Letizi. Karim Latuheru is warned by the referee! Seb Letizi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.19
Jannes Koning passes the ball forward to Niccolo Grondin. Niccolo Grondin flicks a high pass forward. Norman Johnson controls it well on his chest. Norman Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Stan Scholes is on top of it.
63.39
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.50
Simon Izzet catches Jannes Koning on the ankles. The referee warns Simon Izzet to calm down! Jannes Koning carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.38
Eduardo Gonzalez makes a simple pass to Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.43
Darren Ripley takes it forward alone. Darren Ripley tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.38
1-1Alfredo Rimondini comes in with a late challenge on Norman Johnson. The referee calls over Alfredo Rimondini and shows him a yellow card! Norman Johnson runs off the knock.
79.33
Vasco Semedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Semedo. Vasco Semedo beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vasco Semedo!
84.07
Vasco Semedo sees Simon Izzet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Izzet tries a spectacular long range effort. Eduardo Serrano gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
85.33
1-2Ernesto Montero catches Karim Latuheru on the ankles. Ernesto Montero is given a warning by the referee! Karim Latuheru stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.58
Vasco Semedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
26.3%
40.8%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vasco Semedo of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eduardo Serrano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Karim Latuheru (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vasco Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jannes Koning (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Niccolo Grondin (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Omer Winterburn (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Isaiah Coppinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eduardo Gonzalez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Rowett (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Antonino Regonesi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Norman Johnson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Darren Ripley (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Edmundo Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Daniele Walsh (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stan Scholes (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Patrick Wright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mario Van Vliet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dean Bolton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alfredo Rimondini (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Stephen Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vasco Semedo (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Simon Izzet (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Seb Letizi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ernesto Montero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ledley Jacobs (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Adrian Wainwright (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jo‘l Tamazout (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Glynn Cole (ATT) | 0 | |