Match Report
| Coventry City | Coventry City |  |  | Oxford United | Oxford United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Colin Carlton | C. Carlton |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 48 | | Henry Mike | H. Mike | |||||||||
| Manolo Aguirre | M. Aguirre |  | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | John Unsworth | J. Unsworth | |||||||||
| Stan Wallwork | S. Wallwork | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Gavin Kirkland | G. Kirkland | |||||||||
| Stephen Jeffers | S. Jeffers | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Edward Nicholls | E. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Nigel Gerrard | N. Gerrard | | 44 | D | | 5 | | M | 63 | | Aaron Butt | A. Butt | |||||||||
| Trevor Gower | T. Gower | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 |  | Sean Cardinale | S. Cardinale | |||||||||
| Graham Maddison | G. Maddison | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Anthony Grant | A. Grant | |||||||||
| Nigel Beagrie | N. Beagrie | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 47 | | Ruel Midgley | R. Midgley | |||||||||
| Tony Barton | T. Barton | | 63 | A | | 9 | | M | 45 | | Tim Nicholls | T. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Patrick Lumsdon | P. Lumsdon | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Alun Fenton | A. Fenton | |||||||||
| Stuart McGrory | S. McGrory |  | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Joe Johnson | J. Johnson | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Oxford United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Coventry City kick off!
2.54
0-0Ruel Midgley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Johnson. Joe Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Fenton. Alun Fenton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.25
0-0Graham Maddison comes in with a late challenge on Sean Cardinale. Graham Maddison is warned by the referee! Sean Cardinale hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.20
0-0Anthony Grant passes the ball forward to Joe Johnson. Joe Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.52
Manolo Aguirre decides to run forward with the ball. Manolo Aguirre controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
20.01
Trevor Gower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.56
1-0Trevor Gower brings the ball forward. Trevor Gower whips in a cross ball towards Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart McGrory!
26.35
1-0Tim Nicholls makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Johnson. Joe Johnson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Colin Carlton!
28.20
Gavin Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruel Midgley. Ruel Midgley kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Johnson. Joe Johnson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Colin Carlton easily smothers it!
32.16
Trevor Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.05
Nigel Beagrie passes the ball forward to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.08
Graham Maddison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart McGrory!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United get the second half underway!
51.58
Graham Maddison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Henry Mike.
59.09
2-0Trevor Gower hacks Ruel Midgley from behind! The referee calls over Trevor Gower and shows him a yellow card! Ruel Midgley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.40
Trevor Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.29
Tim Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Fenton. Alun Fenton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Jeffers.
69.46
Sean Cardinale knocks the ball forward to Alun Fenton. Alun Fenton shoots from long range. Colin Carlton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.38
Stan Wallwork sees a break and surges forward. Stan Wallwork deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.20
John Unsworth clumsily knocks into Stuart McGrory. The referee calls over John Unsworth and warns him to calm down! Stuart McGrory runs off the knock.
81.05
Ruel Midgley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Fenton. Alun Fenton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.21
Trevor Gower chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Barton. Tony Barton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
23.9%
49.3%
26.9%
Scorers
| Stuart McGrory 22, 34 | Alun Fenton 69 |