Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Everton. A crowd of 19,053 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Coventry City and Everton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Mills.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Coventry City and Everton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Mills.
0.00
The first half starts with Everton kicking off!
2.34
Jacek Lato threads a neat ball through to Gianmatteo Solimeno. Gianmatteo Solimeno chips the ball to his team mate, Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Stephan Gyan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.43
Rodrigo Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao advances inside the box! Nicolas Marcos Assunçao makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Stephan Gyan gets down and covers it.
8.09
Rodrigo Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao advances inside the box! Antonino Campagnolo comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
12.16
Jacek Lato darts forward. Jacek Lato kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao advances inside the box! Nicolas Marcos Assunçao strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball strikes Antonino Campagnolo's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
13.54
Luciano Artico takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Aladino Vicari reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
14.12
Girolamo Miceli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aldo Cerbone. Aldo Cerbone shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
16.14
Girolamo Miceli sees Gianpaolo Maggioni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianpaolo Maggioni controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Aldo Cerbone through on goal. Aldo Cerbone cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Coventry City!
21.52
Aladino Vicari flicks a high pass forward. Gianpaolo Maggioni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianpaolo Maggioni shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
22.07
Jacek Lato kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmatteo Solimeno. Gianmatteo Solimeno flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao lofts in a cross ball towards Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
24.58
Raffaele Mandelli advances with the ball. Raffaele Mandelli whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.06
Enzo Franzone sees Tomek Wilimowski in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomek Wilimowski shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.39
Enzo Franzone makes a simple pass to Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo makes a probing pass to Nicolas Marcos Assunçao but he's offside!
30.04
Olivier Damman chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Stephan Gyan.
32.53
Raffaele Mandelli kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
38.21
Girolamo Miceli flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Menendez collects the pass. Antonio Menendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Justin Elcock who gathers it comfortably.
39.52
Gavin Upson flicks a high pass forward. Aladino Vicari controls it well on his chest. Aladino Vicari kicks a strong pass forward to Aldo Cerbone. Aldo Cerbone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Olivier Damman.
40.13
Rodrigo Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephan Gyan who gathers it comfortably.
44.22
Erwin Elshot hits a low pass to Aldo Cerbone. Aldo Cerbone knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez connects with a diving header. Justin Elcock manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City have changed their lineup with Barry Lobont replacing Gavin Upson. Everton appear unchanged since the first half. The Coventry City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Coventry City kick off the second half!
49.11
Girolamo Miceli flicks a high pass forward. Gianpaolo Maggioni controls it well on his chest. Gianpaolo Maggioni lofts in a cross ball towards Aldo Cerbone. Aldo Cerbone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.05
Enrico Zampagna kicks a strong pass forward to Aladino Vicari. Aladino Vicari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aldo Cerbone. Aldo Cerbone whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez whips the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
55.30
Billy Ehiogu hacks Antonio Menendez from behind! The referee warns Billy Ehiogu to calm down! Antonio Menendez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.58
Billy Ehiogu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto makes a beautiful solo run. Rodrigo Pinto passes the ball forward to Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Stephan Gyan manages to gather it.
59.58
Enzo Franzone flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Marcos Assunçao who takes it down. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
60.22
Everton have made 3 substitutions with Fabio Romano replacing Billy Ehiogu, David Martin replacing Rodrigo Pinto and Alf-Inge Kippe replacing Tomek Wilimowski .
66.33
Aladino Vicari laces a through ball forward to Aldo Cerbone. Aldo Cerbone whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Justin Elcock has to pick the ball from the back of the net! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
72.50
Jacek Lato passes the ball forward to David Martin. David Martin flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao makes a simple pass, allowing Thomas Bravo to run into the box. Thomas Bravo takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.01
Olivier Damman knocks the ball to his team mate, David Martin. David Martin flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alf-Inge Kippe but the linesman indicates offside!
79.12
Enrico Zampagna makes a simple pass to Girolamo Miceli. Girolamo Miceli threads a neat ball through to Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.11
With great vision, David Martin plays the ball forward to Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Stephan Gyan as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
82.20
Luciano Artico takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Gianmatteo Solimeno shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Stephan Gyan had no chance!! Goal for Everton!
84.58
Barry Lobont takes it forward alone. Barry Lobont sees Gianpaolo Maggioni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianpaolo Maggioni lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez powers a header at goal but is denied by Justin Elcock. Excellent save.
85.00
Olivier Damman knocks the ball to his team mate, Luciano Artico. Luciano Artico controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Bravo. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Thomas Bravo provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.3%
58.7%
Play Area
27.2%
43.5%
29.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Marcos Assunçao of Everton |
Match Ratings
1. | Stephan Gyan (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Antonino Campagnolo (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Enrico Zampagna (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Gavin Upson (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Raffaele Mandelli (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Girolamo Miceli (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Aladino Vicari (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Erwin Elshot (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Gianpaolo Maggioni (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Antonio Menendez (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
11. | Aldo Cerbone (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Barry Lobont (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Aimo Ziliani (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Marco Casale (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Justin Elcock (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Billy Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Olivier Damman (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Jacek Lato (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Gianmatteo Solimeno (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
6. | Enzo Franzone (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Rodrigo Pinto (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Luciano Artico (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Thomas Bravo (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
10. | Nicolas Marcos Assunçao (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
11. | Tomek Wilimowski (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Fabio Romano (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | David Martin (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Alf-Inge Kippe (ATT) | 6 |