Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Southampton. A crowd of 4,595 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Coventry City and Southampton are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Coventry City kick off!
2.44
Brian Salmon passes the ball forward to Carl Davies. Carl Davies passes the ball forward to Craig Richards. Craig Richards tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Marc Banks!
3.11
Brian Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Armstrong. Brendan Armstrong knocks the ball forward to Richard Walker. Richard Walker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Best.
6.53
Danny Ljungberg comes in with a late challenge on Wayne Davis. Danny Ljungberg is warned by the referee! Wayne Davis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.19
Brian Salmon powers a long ball forward. Richard Walker whips in a cross ball towards Craig Richards. Craig Richards flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.06
Wes Kasper knocks the ball forward to Brendan Armstrong. Brendan Armstrong takes it forward alone. Brendan Armstrong knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Best.
14.38
Brendan Armstrong threads the ball through to Richard Walker. Richard Walker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Banks who gathers it comfortably.
20.33
Luke Kitson knocks the ball forward to Tommy Gower. Tommy Gower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.09
Brian Salmon sees space and advances. Brian Salmon makes a simple pass to Craig Richards. Craig Richards shoots from long range but it is miles over!
28.46
Wes Kasper passes the ball forward to Carl Davies. Carl Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Walker. Richard Walker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.42
Billy Le Tissier barges into Teddy Williamson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Teddy Williamson stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Southampton start the second half!
48.29
Luke Kitson threads the ball through to David Simonsen. David Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Salmon.
49.39
Steve Delaney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Davies. Carl Davies kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Walker. Richard Walker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Richards but the linesman indicates offside!
60.19
Andy Best barges into Richard Walker. The referee calls over Andy Best and shows him a yellow card! Richard Walker stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.51
Steve Delaney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Le Tissier. Billy Le Tissier knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Walker. Richard Walker shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
78.46
Wes Kasper passes the ball forward to Carl Davies. Carl Davies passes the ball forward to Craig Richards. Craig Richards threads the ball through to Richard Walker. Richard Walker shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.47
Stan Wise brings the ball forward. Stan Wise controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Brian Salmon of Coventry City
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.9%
35.1%
Play Area
29.9%
44.2%
26%