Match Report


Coventry CityCoventry City     ArsenalArsenal
Mark TeahanMark Teahan Simon Verlaat Simon Verlaat
Stephan GyanS. Gyan77
G
captain1
G
73Valerio LottiV. Lotti
Gavin UpsonG. Upson70
D
2
D
65Giuseppe ComandiniG. Comandini
Antonino CampagnoloA. Campagnolo67
D
3
D
71Yves-A. ZugnaY. Zugna
Barry LobontB. Lobont69
D
4captain
D
68Andy DickovA. Dickov
Raffaele MandelliR. Mandelli63
M
5
D
71Fausto MutarelliF. Mutarelli
Aladino VicariA. Vicari70
M
6
M
76Wladimiro MartinoW. Martino
Dario ServideiD. Servidei69
M
7
M
68Stefan GelsiS. Gelsi
Aimo ZilianiA. Ziliani71
M
8
M
69Danilo CarvalhoD. Carvalho
Gianpaolo MaggioniG. Maggioni71
A
9
A
66Daniel FerrerD. Ferrer
Antonio MenendezA. Menendez64
A
10
A
74Carlos LoureiroC. Loureiro
Aldo CerboneA. Cerbone70
A
11
A
69Nicol˜ BattistiniN. Battistini
 
Enrico ZampagnaE. Zampagna73
D
12
A
66Anton KirschnerA. Kirschner
Erwin ElshotE. Elshot73
M
13
D
66Alfredo LambertiniA. Lambertini
Marco CasaleM. Casale67
A
14
M
64Warren NevilleW. Neville

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 17,178 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nick Fenton.


0.00
Arsenal start the match!
6.16
Gavin Upson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aladino Vicari. Aladino Vicari hits a low pass to Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Aldo Cerbone. Aldo Cerbone rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Valerio Lotti has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.24
Antonino Campagnolo knocks the ball forward to Aladino Vicari. Aladino Vicari knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni rushes past Giuseppe Comandini! Some world-class footwork from Gianpaolo Maggioni provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Valerio Lotti!
12.05
Aladino Vicari kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
15.14
Daniel Ferrer comes in with a late challenge on Barry Lobont. The referee calls over Daniel Ferrer and warns him to calm down! Barry Lobont hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.49
Barry Lobont makes a probing pass to Raffaele Mandelli. Raffaele Mandelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
22.14
Aladino Vicari threads a neat ball through to Aldo Cerbone. Aldo Cerbone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valerio Lotti who gathers it comfortably.
24.19
Raffaele Mandelli kicks a strong pass forward to Aldo Cerbone. Aldo Cerbone advances inside the box! Aldo Cerbone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.05
Danilo Carvalho hits a low pass to Daniel Ferrer. Daniel Ferrer shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.45
Giuseppe Comandini chips the ball to his team mate, Danilo Carvalho. Danilo Carvalho decides to run forward with the ball. Danilo Carvalho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.33
Dario Servidei makes an attacking run forward. Dario Servidei shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
32.20
Stefan Gelsi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stefan Gelsi hits a low pass to Daniel Ferrer. Daniel Ferrer shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Stephan Gyan smothers it!
33.47
Antonino Campagnolo threads the ball through to Aladino Vicari. Aladino Vicari knocks the ball forward to Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
38.54
Aimo Ziliani flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Menendez who brings the ball under control. Antonio Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes Andy Dickov's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
40.56
Aimo Ziliani takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Yves-A. Zugna gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Coventry City start the second half!
48.49
Giuseppe Comandini makes a simple pass to Stefan Gelsi. Stefan Gelsi knocks the ball forward to Nicol˜ Battistini. Nicol˜ Battistini runs straight at the defence! Nicol˜ Battistini shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
49.59
Antonino Campagnolo kicks a strong pass forward to Raffaele Mandelli. Raffaele Mandelli flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Menendez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Menendez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Aldo Cerbone is offside!
53.32
Gavin Upson threads a neat ball through to Aimo Ziliani. Aimo Ziliani changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Aimo Ziliani shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.23
Danilo Carvalho hacks Raffaele Mandelli from behind! Danilo Carvalho is warned by the referee! Raffaele Mandelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.50
Arsenal have made a substitution with Anton Kirschner replacing Daniel Ferrer .
61.56
Stefan Gelsi barges into Dario Servidei. The referee calls over Stefan Gelsi and shows him a yellow card! Dario Servidei stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.13
Raffaele Mandelli flicks a high pass forward. Gianpaolo Maggioni controls it well on his chest. Gianpaolo Maggioni shoots from outside the area. Gianpaolo Maggioni scores for Coventry City!!
69.34
Andy Dickov threads a neat ball through to Stefan Gelsi. Seeing a gap ahead, Stefan Gelsi plays the ball forward to Carlos Loureiro. Carlos Loureiro shoots from long range but somehow Stephan Gyan manages to keep it out.
77.30
Andy Dickov hits a low pass to Stefan Gelsi. Stefan Gelsi flicks a high pass forward. Anton Kirschner collects the pass. Anton Kirschner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephan Gyan who gathers it comfortably.
79.32
Danilo Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Loureiro. Carlos Loureiro shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.02
Aladino Vicari flicks a high pass forward. Aldo Cerbone controls it well on his chest. Aldo Cerbone shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
87.11
Yves-A. Zugna plays the ball forward to Wladimiro Martino. Wladimiro Martino kicks a strong pass forward to Nicol˜ Battistini. Nicol˜ Battistini shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Coventry City

Arsenal
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
31.6%
40.8%
27.6%

Scorers
Aldo Cerbone 6
Gianpaolo Maggioni 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gianpaolo Maggioni of Coventry City

Match Ratings