Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Fulham. A crowd of 20,079 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Coventry City and Fulham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Coventry City and Fulham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
0.00
Fulham kick off!
3.59
Emile Beckham comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Jesus. The referee warns Emile Beckham to calm down! Francisco Jesus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.13
Emile Beckham brings the ball forward. Emile Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.27
Leonardo Crespo knocks the ball forward to Joe Philips. Joe Philips knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
18.55
Terry Barmby decides to run forward with the ball. Terry Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Joe Philips holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Philips knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.18
Isaiah Peckham makes a simple pass to Emile Beckham. Emile Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Yacine Amrani. Yacine Amrani whips the ball goalwards with his head. Jesper Myssing is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.01
Graeme Royce decides to run forward with the ball. Graeme Royce takes it forward alone. Graeme Royce puts a great ball through. Jacob Gascoigne races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
32.17
Fulham have made a substitution with Julian May replacing Yacine Amrani .
44.16
Mario Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Robert Kasper who brings the ball under control. Robert Kasper lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Philips. Joe Philips whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Coventry City!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fulham players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Coventry City start the second half!
49.20
Francisco Castro catches Lee Smith on the ankles. The referee calls over Francisco Castro and shows him a yellow card! Lee Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.51
Teddy Morris knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.16
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.06
Leonardo Crespo makes a simple pass to Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris threads a neat ball through to Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Coventry City!
61.06
Coventry City have made 3 substitutions with Anton Van Dalen replacing Nils Ziegenhagen, Gianfranco Delpiano replacing Leonardo Crespo and Nigel Grimandi replacing Francisco Jesus .
63.35
Eduardo Butragueno threads the ball through to Francisco Castro. Francisco Castro sees Gianfranco Delpiano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianfranco Delpiano whips in a cross ball towards Joe Philips. Joe Philips directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
66.04
George Kahn threads a neat ball through to Emile Beckham. Emile Beckham surges forward with the ball. Emile Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jesper Myssing who gathers it comfortably.
67.22
Francisco Castro flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Morris who takes it down. Teddy Morris makes a simple pass to Joe Philips. Joe Philips shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
69.08
Emile Beckham flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Ocampo who takes it down. Arturo Ocampo passes the ball forward to Emile Beckham. Emile Beckham tries a spectacular strike. Superb reactions from Jesper Myssing. What a save!
73.10
Francisco Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Grimandi. With a superhuman jump, Nigel Grimandi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but George Kahn is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
74.06
Gianfranco Delpiano takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Nicolas Hanssen scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
75.28
Gianfranco Delpiano flicks a high pass forward. Joe Philips holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Philips whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Nicolas Hanssen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.28
Fulham have made a substitution with Steve Terry replacing Jacob Gascoigne .
78.06
Teddy Morris makes a simple pass to Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Hanssen who gathers it comfortably.
84.19
Teddy Morris flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Grimandi collects the pass. Nigel Grimandi lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Castro. Francisco Castro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
85.08
Emile Beckham changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Emile Beckham plays a scrappy one-two with Arturo Ocampo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Emile Beckham muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.36
Eduardo Butragueno hacks Isaiah Peckham from behind! The referee calls over Eduardo Butragueno and shows him a yellow card! Isaiah Peckham runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.3%
47.7%
Play Area
23.1%
50.8%
26.2%
Scorers
Francisco Jesus 19 Joe Philips 44, 63 Robert Kasper 59 Nigel Grimandi 75 | Yacine Amrani 24 Emile Beckham 85 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joe Philips of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
1. | Jesper Myssing (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Eduardo Butragueno (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
3. | Terry Barmby (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Nils Ziegenhagen (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Mario Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Leonardo Crespo (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Teddy Morris (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Francisco Castro (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
9. | Joe Philips (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
10. | Robert Kasper (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Francisco Jesus (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
12. | Anton Van Dalen (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Gianfranco Delpiano (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Nigel Grimandi (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
1. | Nicolas Hanssen (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Graeme Royce (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | George Kahn (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Nicolas Roth (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Jason Shearer (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Emile Beckham (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
7. | Jacob Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Isaiah Peckham (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Lee Smith (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Arturo Ocampo (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Yacine Amrani (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
12. | Steve Terry (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Les Salako (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Julian May (ATT) | 6 |