Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Norwich 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 4-2-4 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Stuart.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Stuart.
0.00
0-0Norwich City start the match!
6.51
0-0Edmundo Verges comes in with a late challenge on Mansour Marchand. Edmundo Verges is given a warning by the referee! Mansour Marchand grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.03
1-0Alex Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Mansour Marchand collects the pass. Mansour Marchand threads a neat ball through to Jean-Philippe Fanchone. Jean-Philippe Fanchone threads the ball through into the box. Nick Barrett takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.10
1-0Barry Brown flicks a high pass forward. Laurent Chagot holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Laurent Chagot knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Salmon. Isaiah Salmon rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
21.02
Hakan Izzet makes a probing pass to Barry Brown. Barry Brown decides to run forward with the ball. Barry Brown tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
24.06
Bernard Berthelin makes a beautiful solo run. Bernard Berthelin plays the ball forward to Stephen Fortune. Stephen Fortune whips in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Gautier. Geoffrey Gautier makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.58
1-1Mansour Marchand plays the ball forward to Nick Barrett. Nick Barrett knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Brown.
33.10
1-1Steve Dyer flicks a high ball forward to Geoffrey Gautier who takes it down. Geoffrey Gautier knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Fortune. Stephen Fortune is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
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. Norwich City have changed their lineup with Simon Mowbray replacing Scott Williamson. The Norwich City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Coventry City kicking off!
47.34
Barry Brown flicks a high pass forward. Nick Barrett collects the pass. Nick Barrett cuts inside the box! Nick Barrett strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Andres Helguera!
49.51
Simon Mowbray hits a low pass to Stephen Fortune. Stephen Fortune shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
55.04
Alexander Brown flicks a high pass forward to Simon Mowbray who brings the ball under control. Showing composure, Simon Mowbray plays the ball forward to Stephen Fortune. Stephen Fortune knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hakan Izzet.
57.52
1-1Geoffrey Gautier barges into Youri Chislenko. Geoffrey Gautier is given a warning by the referee! Youri Chislenko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.50
Edmundo Verges makes a beautiful solo run. Edmundo Verges passes the ball forward to Stephen Fortune. Stephen Fortune shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
60.17
Barry Brown flicks a high pass forward to Nick Barrett who brings the ball under control. Nick Barrett knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Brown.
63.56
Mansour Marchand kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Salmon. Isaiah Salmon shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Andres Helguera had no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
67.23
With some swift thinking, Youri Chislenko plays the ball forward to Barry Brown. Barry Brown makes a simple pass to Laurent Chagot. Laurent Chagot threads a neat ball through to Jean-Philippe Fanchone. Jean-Philippe Fanchone tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Andres Helguera.
68.09
2-1Mansour Marchand takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Isaiah Salmon rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
71.41
Edmundo Verges launches a long ball forward into the other half. Stephen Fortune controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Ruben Gomes manages to keep it out.
72.37
Hakan Izzet flicks a high pass forward to Barry Brown who brings the ball under control. Barry Brown brings the ball forward. Barry Brown edges inside the box! Barry Brown shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.25
3-1Norwich City have made a substitution with Sylvain Shearer replacing Geoffrey Gautier and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.33
Simon Mowbray comes in with a late challenge on Mansour Marchand. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mansour Marchand gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
79.59
Hakan Izzet flicks the ball to his team mate, Mansour Marchand. Mansour Marchand threads a neat ball through to Laurent Chagot. Laurent Chagot shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
83.23
Ian Vieira makes a probing pass to Barry Brown. Barry Brown threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Salmon. Isaiah Salmon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Andres Helguera gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
84.56
3-1Steve Dyer brings the ball forward. Steve Dyer threads a neat, attacking ball through to Stephen Fortune. Stephen Fortune looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Ian Vieira is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
85.10
Hakan Izzet kicks a strong pass forward to Barry Brown. Barry Brown changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Barry Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Laurent Chagot. Laurent Chagot 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!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
32.1%
42%
25.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Barry Brown of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ruben Gomes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ian Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hakan Izzet (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Youri Chislenko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mansour Marchand (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Barry Brown (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Laurent Chagot (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Jean-Philippe Fanchone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nick Barrett (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Isaiah Salmon (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Giampiero De Sanctis (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcus Ward (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Patricio Ortega (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andres Helguera (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Edmundo Verges (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Bernard Berthelin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alexander Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Fenton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Williamson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Noel Brown (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Steve Dyer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Geoffrey Gautier (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Stuart Standing (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stephen Fortune (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sylvain Shearer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Simon Mowbray (GK) |  | 6 |
| 14. | Kevin Wallwork (DEF) | 0 | |