Match Report
| Millwall | Millwall |  |  | Coventry City | Coventry City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dale Anderton | D. Anderton |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 80 |  | Don White | D. White | |||||||||
| Kevin Thielemann | K. Thielemann |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 | | Jacob Holloway | J. Holloway | |||||||||
| Adriano Myrtaj | A. Myrtaj |  | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Brian Youds | B. Youds | |||||||||
| Ivan Bridge | I. Bridge | | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Nwankwo Ball | N. Ball | |||||||||
| Jack Promes | J. Promes |  | 56 | D | | 5 | | M | 71 | | Norman Hurst | N. Hurst | |||||||||
| Brian Newton | B. Newton | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 | | Sol Cottee | S. Cottee | |||||||||
| Syd Deane | S. Deane | | 56 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 60 | | Gavin Prior | G. Prior | ||||||||
| Chris Johnson | C. Johnson | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Lomano Adams | L. Adams | |||||||||
| Ruel Gascoigne | R. Gascoigne | | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Colin Bowyer | C. Bowyer | |||||||||
| Nick Roberts | N. Roberts | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Warren Joachim | W. Joachim | |||||||||
| Jacob Fletcher | J. Fletcher | | 65 | A | | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Omer Youds | O. Youds | ||||||||
| James Perry | J. Perry | | 52 | D | | 12 | | G | 64 | | Sandro Imbriani | S. Imbriani | |||||||||
| Duncan Woodcock | D. Woodcock | | 50 | M | | 13 | | G | 59 | | Brendan Howells | B. Howells | |||||||||
| Spencer Prior | S. Prior | | 48 | D | | 14 | | M | 53 | | Anthony Brooking | A. Brooking | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 9,973 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barton.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Coventry City kicking off!
3.04
0-0Chris Johnson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Don White!
4.02
Sol Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Omer Youds collects the pass. Omer Youds plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Bowyer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Omer Youds rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
6.50
0-0Showing composure, Adriano Myrtaj plays the ball forward to Brian Newton. Brian Newton chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.15
Lomano Adams flicks a high pass forward to Warren Joachim who brings the ball under control. Warren Joachim shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
10.54
0-0Ivan Bridge lofts the ball long. Nick Roberts knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jacob Fletcher is offside!
18.41
0-0Sol Cottee passes the ball forward to Warren Joachim. Warren Joachim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jack Promes.
22.31
0-0Nick Roberts catches Brian Youds on the ankles. Nick Roberts is shown the yellow card! Brian Youds hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.24
Norman Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Omer Youds controls it well on his chest. Omer Youds cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Omer Youds provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
27.22
Brian Newton chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts plays a one-two with Ruel Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nick Roberts provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
30.29
Sol Cottee threads the ball through to Omer Youds. Omer Youds edges inside the box! Omer Youds comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It curls slightly but Dale Anderton manages to gather it effortlessly.
33.07
Ivan Bridge laces a weighted ball forward to Brian Newton. Brian Newton threads the ball through to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
34.59
1-0Brian Newton makes a probing pass to Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Don White with no chance!! Goal for Millwall!
39.59
Adriano Myrtaj takes it forward alone. Adriano Myrtaj runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adriano Myrtaj knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.55
Norman Hurst passes the ball forward to Omer Youds. Omer Youds tries a spectacular long range effort. Dale Anderton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Millwall kicking off!
51.05
Ivan Bridge plays the ball forward to Chris Johnson. Chris Johnson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacob Holloway.
54.09
Brian Newton flicks a high pass forward to Ruel Gascoigne who brings the ball under control. Ruel Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.28
Lomano Adams flicks a high pass forward. Omer Youds collects the pass. Omer Youds finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
60.50
Norman Hurst changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Norman Hurst shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
63.27
2-1Chris Johnson catches Sol Cottee on the ankles. Chris Johnson is given a warning by the referee! Sol Cottee runs off the knock.
65.53
Nwankwo Ball sees Norman Hurst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Hurst hits a low pass to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adriano Myrtaj.
67.35
Jack Promes knocks the ball forward to Brian Newton. Brian Newton hits a low pass to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne edges inside the box! Ruel Gascoigne rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ruel Gascoigne!
73.14
3-1Brian Youds knocks the ball forward to Sol Cottee. With a delightful solo run, Sol Cottee stretches the opposition's defence. Sol Cottee rushes past Ivan Bridge! Ivan Bridge clumsily knocks into Sol Cottee. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
77.10
Sol Cottee knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Joachim. Warren Joachim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Anderton who gathers it comfortably.
79.55
Jacob Holloway flicks a high pass forward. Norman Hurst controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Norman Hurst plays the ball forward to Omer Youds. Omer Youds runs straight at the defence! Omer Youds side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.50
Sol Cottee threads a neat ball through to Omer Youds. Omer Youds tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
89.39
Nwankwo Ball knocks the ball forward to Gavin Prior. Gavin Prior runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gavin Prior advances inside the box! Gavin Prior comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Dale Anderton comfortably smothers it!
90.00
Nwankwo Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Cottee. Sol Cottee flicks a high ball forward to Colin Bowyer who takes it down. Colin Bowyer shoots from distance. Dale Anderton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
37.5%
41.2%
21.2%
Scorers
| Ruel Gascoigne 35, 67 Nick Roberts 40 | Omer Youds 45 Colin Bowyer 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ruel Gascoigne of Millwall |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dale Anderton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kevin Thielemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adriano Myrtaj (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ivan Bridge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jack Promes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Newton (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Syd Deane (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Chris Johnson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruel Gascoigne (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Nick Roberts (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Jacob Fletcher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | James Perry (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan Woodcock (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Spencer Prior (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Don White (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jacob Holloway (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Youds (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nwankwo Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Norman Hurst (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Sol Cottee (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gavin Prior (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Lomano Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Bowyer (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Warren Joachim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Omer Youds (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Sandro Imbriani (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brendan Howells (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Brooking (MID) | 0 | |