Match Report
| Coventry City | Coventry City |  |  | Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Don White | D. White |  | 80 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Marinus Houtman | M. Houtman | |||||||||
| Jacob Holloway | J. Holloway |  | 75 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 78 |  | Lars Götz | L. Götz | ||||||||
| Brian Youds | B. Youds | | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 |  | Tomas Maini | T. Maini | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Ball | N. Ball | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Jody Westwood | J. Westwood | |||||||||
| Norman Hurst | N. Hurst | | 71 | M | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Brian Minto | B. Minto | |||||||||
| Sol Cottee | S. Cottee | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Dion Murphy | D. Murphy | |||||||||
| Gavin Prior | G. Prior | | 60 | M | | | 7 | | M | 59 |  | Miguel Pichichi | M. Pichichi | ||||||||
| Lomano Adams | L. Adams | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Stan Gordon | S. Gordon | |||||||||
| Colin Bowyer | C. Bowyer | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Kai Helmer | K. Helmer | |||||||||
| Warren Joachim | W. Joachim | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Chris Laver | C. Laver | |||||||||
| Eddie Pearce | E. Pearce | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Gabriel Cruz | G. Cruz | |||||||||
| Sandro Imbriani | S. Imbriani | | 64 | G | | 12 | | A | 55 | | Leon Kuzorra | L. Kuzorra | |||||||||
| Brendan Howells | B. Howells | | 59 | G | | 13 | | M | 55 | | Alistair Copping | A. Copping | |||||||||
| Anthony Brooking | A. Brooking | | 53 | M | | 14 | | A | 52 | | Isaiah Atherton | I. Atherton | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Crewe Alexandra. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Benali.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Benali.
0.00
0-0Coventry City kick off and get the match underway!
2.18
0-0Dion Murphy flicks a high pass forward. Chris Laver collects the pass. Chris Laver tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
3.18
0-0Tomas Maini makes a probing pass to Stan Gordon. Stan Gordon threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.02
Lomano Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Joachim. Warren Joachim controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Eddie Pearce through on goal. Eddie Pearce strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
10.55
Dion Murphy threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Chris Laver. Chris Laver heads the ball goalwards. Don White gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
16.19
Lars Götz knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pichichi. Miguel Pichichi knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Laver. Chris Laver makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
20.47
Miguel Pichichi knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.31
Stan Gordon hits a low pass to Chris Laver. Chris Laver shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
22.38
0-0Gavin Prior catches Miguel Pichichi on the ankles. Gavin Prior is warned by the referee! Miguel Pichichi runs off the knock.
26.27
Lomano Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Joachim. Warren Joachim rushes past Jody Westwood! Warren Joachim rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.48
0-1Miguel Pichichi flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Cruz who takes it down. Gabriel Cruz plays a one-two with Kai Helmer and advances towards the goal... Gabriel Cruz takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Don White has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.48
Miguel Pichichi flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
34.17
0-1Stan Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Kai Helmer controls it well on his chest. Kai Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.22
Sol Cottee runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sol Cottee threads the ball through into the box. Warren Joachim side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Marinus Houtman had no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
45.00
Miguel Pichichi flicks a high ball forward to Kai Helmer who takes it down. Kai Helmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
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. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off and get the second half underway!
47.15
With some swift thinking, Lomano Adams plays the ball forward to Eddie Pearce. Eddie Pearce shoots from distance but it flies wide!
49.10
1-1Dion Murphy runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dion Murphy knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Laver. Nwankwo Ball catches Chris Laver on the ankles. Chris Laver appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
51.27
Jody Westwood threads a neat ball through to Dion Murphy. Dion Murphy kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Laver. Chris Laver tries a spectacular long range effort. Don White gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
53.35
Stan Gordon threads a neat ball through to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jacob Holloway.
54.50
Nwankwo Ball flicks a high pass forward. Sol Cottee controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Sol Cottee stretches the opposition's defence. Sol Cottee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.30
Norman Hurst makes a simple pass to Eddie Pearce. Eddie Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinus Houtman who gathers it comfortably.
65.22
Brian Youds flicks a high pass forward. Sol Cottee controls it well on his chest. Sol Cottee flicks a high ball forward to Colin Bowyer who takes it down. Colin Bowyer skips past Tomas Maini! Colin Bowyer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Marinus Houtman is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.01
Sol Cottee flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Pearce who brings the ball under control. Eddie Pearce lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Joachim. Warren Joachim makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
71.30
2-1Gavin Prior sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Prior makes a great pass forward. Warren Joachim runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
72.34
2-1Lars Götz hacks Lomano Adams from behind! Lars Götz is shown the yellow card! Lomano Adams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.10
Miguel Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Cruz collects the pass. Gabriel Cruz tries a spectacular long range effort. Don White gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
79.28
With some swift thinking, Jacob Holloway plays the ball forward to Sol Cottee. Sol Cottee passes the ball forward to Warren Joachim. Warren Joachim shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.35
Eddie Pearce clumsily knocks into Lars Götz. The referee brings Eddie Pearce to one side and gives him a warning! Lars Götz stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.25
Jacob Holloway catches Kai Helmer on the ankles. The referee brings Jacob Holloway to one side and gives him a warning! Kai Helmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.52
Gavin Prior makes a probing pass to Eddie Pearce. Eddie Pearce lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer makes a looping header on goal but Marinus Houtman is on top of it.
90.00
Brian Youds flicks a high ball forward to Sol Cottee who takes it down. Sol Cottee knocks the ball forward to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer hits a low pass to Warren Joachim. Warren Joachim makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
27%
49.4%
23.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sol Cottee of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don White (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jacob Holloway (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Youds (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nwankwo Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Norman Hurst (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sol Cottee (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Gavin Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Lomano Adams (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Colin Bowyer (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Warren Joachim (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Eddie Pearce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sandro Imbriani (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brendan Howells (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Brooking (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marinus Houtman (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lars Götz (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Tomas Maini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jody Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brian Minto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dion Murphy (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Miguel Pichichi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stan Gordon (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kai Helmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Chris Laver (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gabriel Cruz (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Leon Kuzorra (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alistair Copping (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Isaiah Atherton (ATT) | 0 | |