Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 8,517 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Palmer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Palmer.
0.00
0-0West Bromwich Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
3.42
0-1Daniel Verges passes the ball forward to Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.58
0-1Harry Power flicks a high pass forward. Ian Campbell controls it well on his chest. Ian Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
10.40
Mario Van Vliet threads a neat ball through to Seb Letizi. Seb Letizi whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Semedo. Vasco Semedo whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
15.11
0-1Pier G. Colombo flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hendry controls it well on his chest. Colin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.09
Patrick Wright flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Montero collects the pass. Ernesto Montero whips in a cross ball towards Seb Letizi. Seb Letizi beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Adolfo Gonzalez.
20.10
0-1Harry Power makes a beautiful solo run. Harry Power flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Stephen Hendry.
21.39
0-1Stephen Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Jacobs. Ledley Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pier G. Colombo.
26.17
Paul Stewart changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Stewart plays a one-two with Ledley Mcgovern and rushes in on goal... Paul Stewart comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
28.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Ledley Mcgovern plays the ball forward to Harry Power. Harry Power lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
33.51
0-2Paul Stewart laces a through ball forward to Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Eilts. Dean Bolton catches Uwe Eilts on the ankles. Uwe Eilts appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
36.25
Harry Power sees space and advances. Harry Power knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.37
Dean Bolton runs forward with the ball. Dean Bolton chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Semedo. Vasco Semedo makes a deft header. Pier G. Colombo steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
40.22
0-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
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. West Bromwich Albion have changed their lineup with Francisco Soler replacing Pier G. Colombo. The Coventry City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Coventry City kick off!
51.56
Harry Power takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Paul Stewart. Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Stewart plays the ball forward to Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
60.21
0-2West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Dario Lima replacing Uwe Eilts .
63.04
Alfredo Rimondini threads a neat ball through to Vasco Semedo. Vasco Semedo threads a neat ball through to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Adolfo Gonzalez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.06
0-2Ian Campbell clumsily knocks into Vasco Semedo. Ian Campbell is given a warning by the referee! Vasco Semedo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.41
Stephen Hendry makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Hendry shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
69.16
Stephen Hendry makes a probing pass to Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Camacho.
73.05
Stephen Hendry knocks the ball forward to Ledley Jacobs. Ledley Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.07
Mario Van Vliet sees Ernesto Montero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernesto Montero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Stephen Hendry plays the ball forward to Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
81.13
1-2Francisco Soler catches Stephen Hendry on the ankles. The referee brings Francisco Soler to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.09
Daniel Verges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart threads a neat ball through to Ledley Mcgovern. Ledley Mcgovern whips in a cross ball towards Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
84.14
Daniel Verges makes a probing pass to Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart makes a probing pass to Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Stan Scholes picks it out of the air!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
29.6%
46.5%
23.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ian Campbell of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stan Scholes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Patrick Wright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mario Van Vliet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dean Bolton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alfredo Rimondini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vasco Semedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stephen Hendry (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Simon Izzet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ernesto Montero (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Ledley Jacobs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Seb Letizi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adrian Wainwright (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Newton (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jason Taylor (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adolfo Gonzalez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jose Camacho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pier G. Colombo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Stewart (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Harry Power (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ledley Mcgovern (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Hendry (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ian Campbell (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Uwe Eilts (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Francisco Soler (DEF) | 5 | |
| 13. | Carlos Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dario Lima (ATT) | 6 | |