Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 4,673 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Coventry City kick off the first half!
9.57
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
10.33
Henry Griffin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Carter. Kevin Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Stewart. Ian Stewart shoots from 20 yards but Jonatan Schwarz is on top of it.
15.11
Greg Woodgate makes a simple pass to Kevin Carter. Kevin Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Stewart. Ian Stewart goes all the way! Ian Stewart makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
18.58
Andy Sturridge makes a simple pass to Paul Kitson. Paul Kitson knocks the ball forward to Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.51
Ivan Boateng passes the ball forward to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Morris who gathers it comfortably.
30.48
Andy Sturridge takes it forward alone. Andy Sturridge threads the ball through to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson goes all the way! Fredrik Wilson shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Ipswich Town kick off!
51.32
Ugo Konchesky passes the ball forward to Paul Kitson. Paul Kitson knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson plays a perfect one-two with Simon Rösler and rushes in on goal... Fredrik Wilson takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
59.59
Duncan Fowler advances with the ball. Duncan Fowler finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.20
Duncan Fowler brings the ball forward. Duncan Fowler plays a perfect one-two with Neil Impey and rushes in on goal... Duncan Fowler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jonatan Schwarz easily smothers it.
65.54
Andy Sturridge makes a simple pass to Ivan Boateng. Ivan Boateng sees space and advances. Ivan Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.56
Shaun Barton kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Impey. Neil Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.40
David Lumsdon knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Carter. Kevin Carter takes it forward alone. Kevin Carter sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.17
Duncan Fowler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Jonatan Schwarz manages to gather it comfortably.
81.25
Kevin Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson whips in a cross ball towards Neil Impey. Neil Impey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Andy Sturridge of Coventry City
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.2%
44.8%
Play Area
29.9%
47.8%
22.4%