Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,313 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Coventry City and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Sheffield United get the match underway!
2.21
Mike Green kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Barry. Carlton Barry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.36
Adam Robinson advances with the ball. Adam Robinson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.05
Wes Kasper makes a beautiful solo run. Wes Kasper passes the ball forward to Craig Richards. Craig Richards lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Walker. Richard Walker powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.13
Sheffield United are easily keeping Coventry City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
9.28
Patrick Stamp chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Milligan. Lee Milligan passes the ball forward to Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Sanchez.
12.44
Robbie Eustace advances with the ball. Robbie Eustace knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Walker. Richard Walker powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.41
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
20.15
Eddie Etherington chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Robinson. Adam Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Bowyer. Leon Bowyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.39
Steve Delaney flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Ljungberg. Danny Ljungberg threads the ball through to Craig Richards. Craig Richards shoots from long range but Alistair Thomson is on top of it.
27.37
Eddie Etherington flicks the ball to his team mate, Lee Milligan. Lee Milligan makes a beautiful solo run. Lee Milligan knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.07
Lee Milligan threads the ball through to Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.33
Robbie Eustace passes the ball forward to Craig Richards. Craig Richards controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.41
Danny Ljungberg sees a break and surges forward. Danny Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Stamp.
44.06
Wes Kasper knocks the ball forward to Danny Ljungberg. Danny Ljungberg makes a beautiful solo run. Danny Ljungberg shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Coventry City kick off and get the second half underway!
55.44
Carlton Barry makes a simple pass to Leon Bowyer. Leon Bowyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.33
Steve Delaney takes it forward alone. Steve Delaney sees a break and surges forward. Steve Delaney whips in a cross ball towards Craig Richards. Craig Richards heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
66.52
Brian Salmon knocks the ball forward to Carl Davies. Carl Davies passes the ball forward to Richard Walker. Richard Walker shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Alistair Thomson manages to gather it comfortably.
67.32
Sheffield United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
69.58
Wes Kasper makes a probing pass to Carl Davies. Carl Davies sees a break and surges forward. Carl Davies shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.18
Carl Davies advances with the ball. Carl Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alistair Thomson who gathers it comfortably.
72.19
Eddie Etherington sees space and advances. Eddie Etherington knocks the ball forward to Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Danny Ljungberg brings the ball forward. Danny Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Danny Ljungberg of Coventry City
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
22.7%
48.9%
28.4%