Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Dog & Duck ground where AFC Rushden & Diamonds play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 3,840 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off the first half!
3.37
0-0Steve Shields threads the ball through to Rio Southgate. Rio Southgate tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.23
0-0AFC Rushden & Diamonds are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Coventry City's defence.
9.17
Martin Bishop makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
14.05
1-0Steve Shields deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rio Southgate. Rio Southgate makes a probing pass to Alistair Terry. Alistair Terry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.40
1-0Martin Bishop knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Peiro. Hugo Peiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.16
Kevin McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett shoots from long range but it is miles over!
32.15
1-0Frederico Faria comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Peiro. Frederico Faria is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Peiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.30
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
38.38
Syd Mortensen passes the ball forward to Norman Froggatt. Norman Froggatt makes a beautiful solo run. Norman Froggatt knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Ince. Chris Ince powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Gavin Lee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Le Tissier. Paolo Le Tissier kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Ince. Chris Ince knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Coventry City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.43
Eoin Edwards makes a simple pass to Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Gudjón Júlíusson had no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
51.09
Paolo Le Tissier flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Terry. Alistair Terry knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Southgate. Rio Southgate powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.19
Norman Froggatt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Ince. Chris Ince shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.12
Corey Bennett clumsily knocks into Sol Campbell. Corey Bennett is given a warning by the referee! Sol Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.19
Martin Bishop makes a probing pass to Hugo Peiro. Hugo Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Faria.
69.21
Kevin McStay hacks Steve Shields from behind! The referee calls over Kevin McStay and warns him to calm down! Steve Shields hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.47
Kevin McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Peiro. Hugo Peiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.13
2-2Chris Ince barges into Bjšrn Wijngaarden. The referee calls over Chris Ince and warns him to calm down! Bjšrn Wijngaarden gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.19
Coventry City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate AFC Rushden & Diamonds's defence.
84.52
2-2Steve Shields deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Ince. Chris Ince threads the ball through to Rio Southgate but he's offside!
87.31
Norman Froggatt knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Southgate. Rio Southgate controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Ince. Chris Ince cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Steve Shields comes in with a late challenge on Kevin McStay. Steve Shields is warned by the referee! Kevin McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
35%
45%
20%
Scorers