Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Everton. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Coventry City and Everton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Monk.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Coventry City and Everton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Monk.
0.00
The whistle blows and Coventry City get the match underway!
3.58
Dario Servidei comes in with a late challenge on David Martin. The referee calls over Dario Servidei and warns him to calm down! David Martin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.51
Girolamo Miceli sees Florian Eilts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florian Eilts whips in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Malafronte. Gianpaolo Malafronte is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.05
Markus Will makes a simple pass to David Martin. David Martin flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Marcos Assunçao who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao whips in a cross ball towards Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.44
Dario Servidei flicks a high pass forward. Florian Eilts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Florian Eilts knocks in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Malafronte. Gianpaolo Malafronte makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Don Gough.
13.14
Corner kick to Coventry City. Aimo Ziliani chips it out wide. Markus Will comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
14.54
Ronnie Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Herrera controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Herrera finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.52
Ronnie Kirkland knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fantastic reaction save from Stephan Gyan!
27.22
Jacek Lato knocks the ball to his team mate, David Martin. David Martin makes a probing pass to Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Marcos Assunçao but the linesman indicates offside!
30.23
Gavin Upson catches Tomek Wilimowski on the ankles. Gavin Upson is warned by the referee! Tomek Wilimowski stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.53
Ronnie Kirkland threads the ball through to Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.57
Jacek Lato flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Kirkland controls it well on his chest. Ronnie Kirkland darts forward. Ronnie Kirkland knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Stephan Gyan manages to keep it out.
34.49
Luciano Artico sees space and advances. Luciano Artico cuts inside the box! Luciano Artico takes a shot at goal but somehow Stephan Gyan manages to keep it out.
36.37
Dario Servidei flicks a high pass forward to Gianpaolo Malafronte who brings the ball under control. Gianpaolo Malafronte knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Gough who gathers it comfortably.
39.42
Without breaking stride, Ronnie Kirkland plays the ball forward to Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonino Campagnolo.
40.42
Markus Will plays a long ball forward. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.40
Dario Servidei makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni plays a quick one-two with Gianpaolo Malafronte and rushes in on goal... Gianpaolo Maggioni comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Gianpaolo Maggioni scores for Coventry City!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. Everton have changed their lineup with Olivier Damman replacing Markus Will.
45.00
The whistle blows and Everton kick off!
49.57
Gavin Upson flicks a high pass forward. Dario Servidei controls it well on his chest. Dario Servidei hits a low pass to Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts lofts in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
53.26
Olivier Damman breaks forward. Olivier Damman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski puts a great ball through. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.00
Everton have made 2 substitutions with Alfred Mustoe replacing David Martin and Gharib Elhamdaoui replacing Tomek Wilimowski .
65.42
Dario Servidei threads a neat ball through to Gianpaolo Malafronte. Gianpaolo Malafronte knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Eilts. Fabio Romano comes in with a late challenge on Florian Eilts. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
66.11
Alfred Mustoe threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera skips past Gavin Upson! Some silky footwork from Eduardo Herrera provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
67.06
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
79.13
Aimo Ziliani threads a neat ball through to Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gianpaolo Maggioni through on goal. Gianpaolo Maggioni shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.34
Aimo Ziliani flicks a high pass forward. Florian Eilts controls it well on his chest. Florian Eilts shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
84.51
Fabio Romano flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Mustoe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfred Mustoe flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Marcos Assunçao who takes it down. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.31
Aimo Ziliani knocks the ball forward to Gianpaolo Malafronte. Gianpaolo Malafronte knocks in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.9%
61.1%
Play Area
30.6%
45.8%
23.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Herrera of Everton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephan Gyan (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Antonino Campagnolo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Upson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Barry Lobont (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Girolamo Miceli (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dario Servidei (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Aladino Vicari (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Aimo Ziliani (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Florian Eilts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gianpaolo Malafronte (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gianpaolo Maggioni (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Colin Vassell (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominic Glass (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marco Casale (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Don Gough (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fabio Romano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Markus Will (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jacek Lato (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gianmatteo Solimeno (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ronnie Kirkland (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Martin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luciano Artico (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nicolas Marcos Assunçao (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Tomek Wilimowski (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Eduardo Herrera (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Olivier Damman (DEF) | 7 | |
| 13. | Alfred Mustoe (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gharib Elhamdaoui (ATT) | 6 | |
















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