Match Report


Coventry CityCoventry City     Exeter CityExeter City
Mark TeahanMark Teahan Matthew Dominey Matthew Dominey
Stephan GyanS. Gyan77
G
captain1captain
G
75Steffen HansenS. Hansen
Gavin UpsonG. Upson70
D
2
D
75Philipp KurthP. Kurth
Antonino CampagnoloA. Campagnolo67
D
3
D
78Pieter DammanP. Damman
Barry LobontB. Lobont69
D
4
D
77Ruben MendesR. Mendes
Raffaele MandelliR. Mandelli63
M
5
D
79Ebi RadomskiE. Radomski
Girolamo MiceliG. Miceli82
M
6
M
75Marek MalkowskiM. Malkowski
Aladino VicariA. Vicari70
M
7
M
75Arno WitteA. Witte
Erwin ElshotE. Elshot73
M
8
M
81Rodolfo TresoldiR. Tresoldi
Gianpaolo MaggioniG. Maggioni72
A
9
A
77Aimo CarreraA. Carrera
Antonio MenendezA. Menendez64
A
10
A
77Numo RobertN. Robert
Florian EiltsF. Eilts68
A
11
A
74Ferdinando PecorariF. Pecorari
 
Enrico ZampagnaE. Zampagna73
D
12
D
74Medhi DeroffM. Deroff
Aimo ZilianiA. Ziliani71
M
13
M
74Alejandro LocatelliA. Locatelli
Marco CasaleM. Casale67
A
14
A
73Nicola C. GobbiN. Gobbi

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Exeter City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Exeter City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Jeffers.


0.00
Exeter City kick off and get the match underway!
3.13
Marek Malkowski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aimo Carrera. Aimo Carrera edges inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Aimo Carrera provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball comes in low, but Stephan Gyan smothers it!
6.01
Gavin Upson clumsily knocks into Numo Robert. The referee calls over Gavin Upson and warns him to calm down! Numo Robert hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.57
Gavin Upson barges into Ferdinando Pecorari. Gavin Upson is warned by the referee again! Ferdinando Pecorari stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.51
Pieter Damman comes in with a late challenge on Aladino Vicari. The referee brings Pieter Damman to one side and gives him a warning! Aladino Vicari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.37
Girolamo Miceli makes a probing pass to Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steffen Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
15.03
Marek Malkowski chips the ball to his team mate, Aimo Carrera. Aimo Carrera plays a one-two with Ferdinando Pecorari and advances towards the goal... Barry Lobont clumsily knocks into Aimo Carrera. Aimo Carrera appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
16.28
Ruben Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Tresoldi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolfo Tresoldi darts forward. Rodolfo Tresoldi rushes past Antonino Campagnolo! Rodolfo Tresoldi tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
18.57
Aladino Vicari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.05
Barry Lobont runs forward with the ball. Barry Lobont threads a neat ball through to Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.49
Florian Eilts comes in with a late challenge on Ruben Mendes. The referee calls over Florian Eilts and warns him to calm down! Ruben Mendes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.18
With vision, Ebi Radomski plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Tresoldi. Rodolfo Tresoldi sees a break and surges forward. Rodolfo Tresoldi finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
39.09
Antonino Campagnolo kicks a strong pass forward to Aladino Vicari. Aladino Vicari kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez shoots from distance but Steffen Hansen is on top of it.
40.07
Girolamo Miceli flicks a high pass forward to Gianpaolo Maggioni who brings the ball under control. Gianpaolo Maggioni whips in a cross ball towards Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts makes a deft header. Florian Eilts scores for Coventry City!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Coventry City kick off the second half!
48.38
Rodolfo Tresoldi makes a simple pass to Aimo Carrera. Aimo Carrera whips in a cross ball towards Numo Robert. Numo Robert connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Stephan Gyan manages to keep it out.
54.42
Barry Lobont makes a probing pass to Girolamo Miceli. Seeing a gap ahead, Girolamo Miceli plays the ball forward to Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ebi Radomski.
55.54
Girolamo Miceli passes the ball forward to Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Menendez. Ebi Radomski clumsily knocks into Antonio Menendez. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
59.48
Pieter Damman threads a neat ball through to Arno Witte. Arno Witte flicks the ball to his team mate, Numo Robert. Numo Robert edges inside the box! Numo Robert cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Stephan Gyan!
61.40
Gavin Upson barges into Numo Robert. The referee warns Gavin Upson yet again to calm down! Numo Robert stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.15
Philipp Kurth breaks forward. Philipp Kurth threads a neat ball through to Ferdinando Pecorari. Ferdinando Pecorari passes the ball forward to Aimo Carrera. Barry Lobont comes in with a late challenge on Aimo Carrera. Aimo Carrera appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
66.11
Aladino Vicari makes a simple pass to Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.27
With some swift thinking, Girolamo Miceli plays the ball forward to Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
72.49
Girolamo Miceli flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez connects with a diving header. Steffen Hansen manages to gather it effortlessly.
77.41
Marek Malkowski flicks a high pass forward. Numo Robert collects the pass. Numo Robert skips past Gavin Upson! Numo Robert rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
81.39
Erwin Elshot makes a probing pass to Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Steffen Hansen as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
85.57
Marek Malkowski darts forward. Marek Malkowski tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.11
Ruben Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Arno Witte holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arno Witte flicks the ball to his team mate, Aimo Carrera. Aimo Carrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Barry Lobont.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Coventry City

Exeter City
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
23.1%
47.3%
29.7%

Scorers
Florian Eilts 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Florian Eilts of Coventry City

Match Ratings
1.Stephan Gyan (GK)
8
2.Gavin Upson (DEF)
5
3.Antonino Campagnolo (DEF)
6
4.Barry Lobont (DEF)
7
5.Raffaele Mandelli (MID)
6
6.Girolamo Miceli (MID)
8
7.Aladino Vicari (MID)
8
8.Erwin Elshot (MID)
6
9.Gianpaolo Maggioni (ATT)
7
10.Antonio Menendez (ATT)
7
11.Florian Eilts (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Enrico Zampagna (DEF)
0
13.Aimo Ziliani (MID)
0
14.Marco Casale (ATT)
0

1.Steffen Hansen (GK)
7
2.Philipp Kurth (DEF)
7
3.Pieter Damman (DEF)
6
4.Ruben Mendes (DEF)
8
5.Ebi Radomski (DEF)
6
6.Marek Malkowski (MID)
8
7.Arno Witte (MID)
7
8.Rodolfo Tresoldi (MID)
8
9.Aimo Carrera (ATT)
7
10.Numo Robert (ATT)
8
11.Ferdinando Pecorari (ATT)
6
 
12.Medhi Deroff (DEF)
0
13.Alejandro Locatelli (MID)
0
14.Nicola C. Gobbi (ATT)
0