Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 8,241 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Dublin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Dublin.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the match underway!
3.06
0-0Gavin Prior threads a neat ball through to Omer Youds. Omer Youds sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
8.29
Billy Bower plays the ball forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus whips in a cross ball towards Omer Shearer. Omer Shearer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
9.05
0-0Norman Hurst flicks a high pass forward to Colin Bowyer who brings the ball under control. Colin Bowyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.32
0-0Billy Bower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.23
Julian Ziege controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
14.40
Alexander Scowcroft threads the ball through to Julian Ziege. Julian Ziege changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julian Ziege plays a scrappy one-two with Fredrik Dixon and stumbles forward towards the goal... Julian Ziege takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.12
Jacob Holloway decides to run forward with the ball. Jacob Holloway knocks the ball forward to Warren Joachim. Warren Joachim shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
18.56
0-1Julian Ziege chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Crespo. Rafael Crespo threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.04
0-1Sol Cottee flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer threads the ball through to Warren Joachim but he's offside!
32.02
Sol Cottee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Joachim. Warren Joachim tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.35
Sol Cottee knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Coventry City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
34.33
Jacob Holloway hits a low pass to Sol Cottee. Sol Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Omer Youds collects the pass. Omer Youds knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Mccann.
36.30
0-1Gavin Prior hacks Billy Bower from behind! Gavin Prior is given a warning by the referee! Billy Bower runs off the knock.
38.39
Jacob Holloway makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Cottee. Sol Cottee takes it forward alone. Sol Cottee makes a great pass forward. Colin Bowyer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
42.47
Gavin Prior hits a low pass to Warren Joachim. Warren Joachim shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.39
Lomano Adams sees space and advances. Lomano Adams whips in a cross ball towards Warren Joachim. Warren Joachim fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
45.00
Gavin Prior makes a probing pass to Omer Youds. Omer Youds plays a quick one-two with Colin Bowyer and rushes in on goal... Omer Youds shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Coventry City!
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. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Coventry City get the second half underway!
51.06
Brian Youds knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Hurst. Norman Hurst threads a neat ball through to Warren Joachim. Warren Joachim whips in a cross ball towards Omer Youds. Omer Youds makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
53.17
Julian Ziege threads a neat ball through to Omer Shearer. Omer Shearer shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
55.28
Gavin Prior threads a neat ball through to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer cuts inside the box! Colin Bowyer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Stefan Arendt manages to gather it.
59.12
Gavin Prior runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gavin Prior runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Gavin Prior provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.30
Billy Bower knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus puts a great ball through. Fredrik Dixon runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
66.55
Norman Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Warren Joachim controls it well on his chest. Warren Joachim rushes past Alexander Scowcroft! Warren Joachim tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
69.50
Nwankwo Ball hits a low pass to Lomano Adams. Lomano Adams passes the ball forward to Omer Youds. Omer Youds shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
71.23
Alexander Scowcroft catches Warren Joachim on the ankles. The referee calls over Alexander Scowcroft and warns him to calm down! Warren Joachim runs off the knock.
72.49
Nwankwo Ball knocks the ball forward to Gavin Prior. Gavin Prior controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Thompson.
73.34
2-1Coventry City are in full control of this game.
77.46
Billy Bower hits a low pass to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon passes the ball forward to Omer Shearer. Some silky footwork from Omer Shearer provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.24
2-1With some swift thinking, Brian Youds plays the ball forward to Sol Cottee. Sol Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Warren Joachim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Warren Joachim lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Darius Mccann steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
79.46
Billy Bower barges into Sol Cottee. Billy Bower is given a warning by the referee! Sol Cottee hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.18
Billy Bower sees a break and surges forward. Billy Bower cuts inside the box! Billy Bower cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.04
Sol Cottee makes a probing pass to Warren Joachim. Warren Joachim makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
9
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.1%
35.9%
Play Area
23.9%
46.7%
29.3%
Scorers
| Omer Youds 45 Gavin Prior 59 | Fredrik Dixon 19 Billy Bower 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Prior of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don White (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jacob Holloway (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Brian Youds (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nwankwo Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Norman Hurst (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sol Cottee (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gavin Prior (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Lomano Adams (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Colin Bowyer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Warren Joachim (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Omer Youds (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Sandro Imbriani (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brendan Howells (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Brooking (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stefan Arendt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Chris Summerbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexander Scowcroft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ledley Thompson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Darius Mccann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Ziege (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Billy Bower (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Fredrik Dixon (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Adrian Venus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Omer Shearer (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rafael Crespo (GK) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alistair Fenton (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steve Fowler (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Clive Gordon (MID) | 0 | |