Match Report


Coventry CityCoventry City     Manchester UnitedManchester United
Mark TeahanMark Teahan James Clayton James Clayton
Stephan GyanS. Gyan77
G
captain1
G
70Stefan TrincheraS. Trinchera
Gavin UpsonG. Upson70
D
2
D
66Frank OakleyF. Oakley
Antonino CampagnoloA. Campagnolo67
D
3
D
67Mauro ZoppettiM. Zoppetti
Enrico ZampagnaE. Zampagna73
D
4
D
73Steve SturridgeS. Sturridge
Raffaele MandelliR. Mandelli63
M
5
D
71Frank ClaesF. Claes
Girolamo MiceliG. Miceli82
M
6
M
58Mads BögelundM. Bögelund
Dario ServideiD. Servidei69
M
7captain
M
64Simon BartonS. Barton
Erwin ElshotE. Elshot73
M
8
M
63Eddie SheringhamE. Sheringham
Florian EiltsF. Eilts68
A
9
A
67Edgar FernandesE. Fernandes
Gianpaolo MaggioniG. Maggioni72
A
10
A
62Alpay KayisA. Kayis
Aldo CerboneA. Cerbone71
A
11
A
64Stanley FentonS. Fenton
 
Barry LobontB. Lobont69
D
12
D
67Bruno BravoB. Bravo
Aimo ZilianiA. Ziliani71
M
13
M
68Gianmatteo PontarolloG. Pontarollo
Marco CasaleM. Casale67
A
14
A
56Diogo NunesD. Nunes

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 17,755 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Naylor.


0.00
Manchester United start the match!
2.56
With imagination, Simon Barton laces a through ball forward to Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes shoots from 25 yards. Stephan Gyan gets down and covers it.
3.32
Girolamo Miceli makes a probing pass to Aldo Cerbone. Aldo Cerbone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Sturridge.
4.08
With a delightful solo run, Dario Servidei stretches the opposition's defence. Dario Servidei knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Trinchera who gathers it comfortably.
9.45
Simon Barton flicks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephan Gyan who gathers it comfortably.
10.27
Eddie Sheringham comes in with a late challenge on Raffaele Mandelli. The referee calls over Eddie Sheringham and shows him a yellow card! Raffaele Mandelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.55
Mads Bögelund flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Fenton who brings the ball neatly under control. Stanley Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Kayis. Gavin Upson catches Alpay Kayis on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
20.54
Raffaele Mandelli flicks a high pass forward. Aldo Cerbone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aldo Cerbone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.08
Steve Sturridge flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Sheringham controls it well on his chest. Eddie Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephan Gyan who gathers it comfortably.
27.38
Mauro Zoppetti clumsily knocks into Florian Eilts. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Florian Eilts stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.31
Mads Bögelund hacks Erwin Elshot from behind! Mads Bögelund is given a warning by the referee! Erwin Elshot carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.08
Dario Servidei knocks the ball forward to Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Trinchera who gathers it comfortably.
39.24
Dario Servidei passes the ball forward to Aldo Cerbone. Aldo Cerbone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.40
Gavin Upson flicks a high pass forward. Girolamo Miceli controls it well on his chest. Girolamo Miceli kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts passes the ball forward to Aldo Cerbone. Aldo Cerbone tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
44.25
Mads Bögelund deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Upson.
45.00
Erwin Elshot threads a neat ball through to Aldo Cerbone. Aldo Cerbone shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
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. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Coventry City kick off the second half!
47.49
Simon Barton flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton puts a great ball through. Alpay Kayis runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.32
Manchester United have made a substitution with Diogo Nunes replacing Alpay Kayis .
61.32
Erwin Elshot flicks a high ball forward to Gianpaolo Maggioni who takes it down. Gianpaolo Maggioni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauro Zoppetti.
65.03
Dario Servidei knocks the ball forward to Aldo Cerbone. Aldo Cerbone whips in a cross ball towards Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Florian Eilts!
71.53
With great vision, Steve Sturridge plays the ball forward to Eddie Sheringham. Eddie Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Stephan Gyan easily smothers it!
73.59
Raffaele Mandelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aldo Cerbone. Aldo Cerbone lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts makes a looping header on goal. Stefan Trinchera picks it out of the air!
77.56
Manchester United have made a substitution with Gianmatteo Pontarollo replacing Eddie Sheringham .
81.00
Dario Servidei changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dario Servidei whips in a cross ball towards Aldo Cerbone. Aldo Cerbone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.04
Raffaele Mandelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aldo Cerbone. Aldo Cerbone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Gianmatteo Pontarollo catches Raffaele Mandelli on the ankles. Gianmatteo Pontarollo is warned by the referee! Raffaele Mandelli grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Coventry City

Manchester United
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
20.3%
53.2%
26.6%

Scorers
Florian Eilts 65

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

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

1.Stefan Trinchera (GK)
7
2.Frank Oakley (DEF)
6
3.Mauro Zoppetti (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Steve Sturridge (DEF)
7
5.Frank Claes (DEF)
6
6.Mads Bögelund (MID)
6
7.Simon Barton (MID)
7
8.Eddie Sheringham (MID)yellow card
6
9.Edgar Fernandes (ATT)
6
10.Alpay Kayis (ATT)
6
11.Stanley Fenton (ATT)
6
 
12.Bruno Bravo (DEF)
0
13.Gianmatteo Pontarollo (MID)
5
14.Diogo Nunes (ATT)
6