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 AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 4,249 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Coventry City kick off!
3.06
0-0Richard Cort brings the ball forward. Richard Cort lofts in a cross ball towards Levi Ferreira. Levi Ferreira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Eddie Atherton.
4.19
0-0Ivan Boateng controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Nilis. Luis Nilis shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
10.22
0-0Ugo Konchesky controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Thompson. Ruel Thompson takes it forward alone. Ruel Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roel Koevermans who gathers it comfortably.
15.51
Corentin Mercier decides to run forward with the ball. Corentin Mercier plays a perfect one-two with Francisco Morales and rushes in on goal... Corentin Mercier shoots from just inside the box but somehow Eddie Atherton manages to keep it out.
24.51
Corentin Mercier makes a simple pass to Levi Ferreira. Levi Ferreira plays a perfect one-two with Francisco Morales and rushes in on goal... Levi Ferreira shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
26.21
Corentin Mercier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddie Atherton who gathers it comfortably.
30.58
Steve Stockdale knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Boateng. Ivan Boateng threads the ball through to Luis Nilis. Luis Nilis goes all the way! Luis Nilis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
32.18
Corentin Mercier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Levi Ferreira. Levi Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales powers a header at goal. Eddie Atherton manages to gather it comfortably.
33.24
0-0Nick Lawrence clumsily knocks into Paul Kitson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Kitson stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.36
Corentin Mercier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Levi Ferreira. Levi Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Stockdale.
40.13
Ralph White makes a probing pass to Corentin Mercier. Corentin Mercier passes the ball forward to Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.49
1-0Ivan Boateng knocks the ball forward to Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes makes a probing pass to Luis Nilis. Luis Nilis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Roel Koevermans had no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with AFC Bournemouth kicking off!
47.41
Ruel Thompson sees a break and surges forward. Ruel Thompson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Nilis. Luis Nilis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.18
Dion Wright sees space and advances. Dion Wright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Levi Ferreira. Levi Ferreira directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.02
Richard Cort passes the ball forward to Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
60.39
Ivan Boateng comes in with a late challenge on Corentin Mercier. Ivan Boateng is shown the yellow card! Corentin Mercier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.24
2-0Corentin Mercier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani knocks the ball forward to Francisco Morales but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
66.10
Richard Cort deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani flicks the ball with his head. Eddie Atherton easily picks it out of the air!
69.35
Brian Wright-Phillips brings the ball forward. Brian Wright-Phillips plays a perfect one-two with Luis Nilis and rushes in on goal... Brian Wright-Phillips cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Roel Koevermans is on top of it.
78.58
Adrian King chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Wright-Phillips. Brian Wright-Phillips chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Nilis. Luis Nilis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dion Wright.
79.04
Nick Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales whips in a cross ball towards Levi Ferreira. Levi Ferreira directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.45
Nick Lawrence makes a probing pass to Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales goes all the way! Francisco Morales makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.08
Richard Cort deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Levi Ferreira. Levi Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
38.2%
47.1%
14.7%
Scorers
| Luis Nilis 44, 47 |