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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 4,402 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Coventry City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.53
0-1Gonçalo Maldonado advances with the ball. Gonçalo Maldonado shoots from distance. It's there!! Colin Carlton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.27
0-1Trevor Gower passes the ball forward to Tony Barton. Tony Barton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.58
Michael Bravo makes a simple pass to John Neville. John Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.51
Michael Bravo threads the ball through to John Neville. John Neville shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.14
Manolo Aguirre makes a simple pass to Trevor Gower. Trevor Gower passes the ball forward to Tony Barton. Tony Barton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.28
0-2Graham Maddison knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon tries a spectacular long range effort. Vinicio E. Statuto easily smothers it.
21.38
0-2Manolo Aguirre knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Maddison. Graham Maddison flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Barton. Tony Barton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.12
Muzzy Ayaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Kanchelskis. Yuri Kanchelskis shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Colin Carlton manages to gather it comfortably.
24.23
Graham Maddison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.58
Marcello Brioschi takes it forward alone. Marcello Brioschi flicks the ball to his team mate, John Neville. John Neville tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Colin Carlton manages to keep it out.
36.15
Stephen Jeffers threads the ball through to Trevor Gower. Trevor Gower makes a probing pass to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.19
Marcello Brioschi knocks the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Maldonado. Gonçalo Maldonado makes a beautiful solo run. Gonçalo Maldonado shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.47
1-2Stan Wallwork hacks Yuri Kanchelskis from behind! The referee calls over Stan Wallwork and warns him to calm down! Yuri Kanchelskis stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.19
Gonçalo Maldonado flicks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Kanchelskis. Yuri Kanchelskis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Colin Carlton easily smothers it.
45.00
Manolo Aguirre chips the ball to his team mate, Trevor Gower. Trevor Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Barton. Tony Barton shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off and get the second half underway!
51.02
Marcello Brioschi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Ayaz. Muzzy Ayaz chips the ball to his team mate, John Neville. John Neville shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.52
Nigel Beagrie makes a simple pass to Tony Barton. Tony Barton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Titus Riggott.
66.35
Michael Bravo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kieron Venus. Kieron Venus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Gerrard.
67.19
Trevor Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory plays a perfect one-two with Patrick Lumsdon and rushes in on goal... Stuart McGrory rockets a shot on goal. Vinicio E. Statuto easily smothers it.
69.08
Stan Wallwork deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Maddison. Graham Maddison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Barton. Tony Barton flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Vinicio E. Statuto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.48
Stephen Jeffers knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Maddison. Graham Maddison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.23
Emmanuel Babayaro surges forward with the ball. Emmanuel Babayaro knocks in a cross ball towards Kieron Venus. Kieron Venus is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.12
Michael Bravo makes a probing pass to Yuri Kanchelskis. Yuri Kanchelskis shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.19
Marcello Brioschi flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Bravo. Michael Bravo knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Venus. Kieron Venus tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
81.43
Trevor Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Barton. Tony Barton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.33
Stephen Jeffers makes a simple pass to Graham Maddison. Graham Maddison knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Graham Maddison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Barton. Tony Barton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Vinicio E. Statuto had no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
33.3%
43.2%
23.5%
Scorers
| Stuart McGrory 36, 87 Tony Barton 69, 90 | Gonçalo Maldonado 3 John Neville 16 |