Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 17,083 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.
0.00
0-0Coventry City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.56
1-0Francisco Castro flicks a high pass forward. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason collects the pass. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.19
1-0Markus Raff sees space and advances. Markus Raff tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Jesper Myssing!
9.51
Teddy Morris hits a low pass to Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper knocks in a cross ball towards Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason makes a convincing header. Sander Claes manages to gather it easily.
10.12
1-0Noel Higginbotham barges into Gianfranco Delpiano. The referee calls over Noel Higginbotham and warns him to calm down! Gianfranco Delpiano gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.03
1-0Francisco Castro makes a simple pass to Gianfranco Delpiano. Gianfranco Delpiano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus makes a convincing header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
20.26
Francisco Castro sees space and advances. Francisco Castro whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
21.12
1-0Noel Higginbotham catches Darius Potts on the ankles. Noel Higginbotham is warned by the referee again! Darius Potts runs off the knock.
24.04
Darren Cooper threads the ball through to Spencer Gerrard. Spencer Gerrard darts forward. Spencer Gerrard lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.11
Jonathan Thompson threads a neat ball through to Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe skips past Darius Potts! Shaun Mustoe takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.21
1-1Jamie Priestley flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Gerrard. Spencer Gerrard knocks in a cross ball towards Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe powers a header at goal. Marino Graaven steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
39.44
Francisco Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris flicks the ball with his head. Wonderful reactions from Sander Claes keeps it out!
45.00
Jamie Priestley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Higginbotham. Noel Higginbotham shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Coventry City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Bristol City start the second half!
47.22
Terry Barmby decides to run forward with the ball. Terry Barmby chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
48.56
1-1Gianfranco Delpiano clumsily knocks into Spencer Gerrard. Gianfranco Delpiano is shown the yellow card! Spencer Gerrard runs off the knock.
51.56
1-1Noel Higginbotham chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darius Potts.
53.47
Noel Higginbotham barges into Gianfranco Delpiano. Noel Higginbotham is given yet another warning by the referee! Gianfranco Delpiano stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.49
Jonathan Thompson threads a neat ball through to Noel Higginbotham. Noel Higginbotham runs straight at the defence! Noel Higginbotham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Jesper Myssing reads it well. Nice save!
55.45
Noel Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Terry Forbes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Terry Forbes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.14
Gianfranco Delpiano sees Robert Kasper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Kasper whips in a cross ball towards Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
61.14
2-1Coventry City have made 2 substitutions with Nils Ziegenhagen replacing Marino Graaven and Helder Moreira replacing Jón Kristinn Finnbogason .Bristol City have made a substitution with Nigel Makin replacing Noel Higginbotham .
66.28
Ian Waters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jesper Myssing who gathers it comfortably.
75.48
Gianfranco Delpiano brings the ball forward. Gianfranco Delpiano whips in a cross ball towards Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper makes a looping header on goal. Sander Claes punches it away to safety.
77.47
Bristol City have made 2 substitutions with Sergio Baiocco replacing Darren Cooper and Les Gallagher replacing Shaun Mustoe .
83.26
2-1Nigel Makin flicks a high pass forward. Terry Forbes controls it well on his chest. Terry Forbes passes the ball forward but Jason Milburn is offside!
84.59
Nigel Makin surges forward with the ball. Nigel Makin knocks in a cross ball towards Les Gallagher. Les Gallagher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.18
Spencer Gerrard plays the ball forward to Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Castro.
89.33
Spencer Gerrard kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn whips in a cross ball towards Les Gallagher. Les Gallagher jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.6%
63.4%
Play Area
31%
49.3%
19.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robert Kasper of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jesper Myssing (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Marino Graaven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Terry Barmby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darius Potts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mario Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Teddy Morris (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gianfranco Delpiano (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Francisco Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Francisco Jesus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Robert Kasper (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Jón Kristinn Finnbogason (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Nils Ziegenhagen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Joe Philips (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Helder Moreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Sander Claes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ian Waters (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jamie Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darren Cooper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jonathan Thompson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Spencer Gerrard (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Noel Higginbotham (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Markus Raff (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Shaun Mustoe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jason Milburn (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Terry Forbes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sergio Baiocco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nigel Makin (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Les Gallagher (ATT) | | 8 |