Match Report


Coventry CityCoventry City     Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic
Si WilliamsSi Williams Darron Cook Darron Cook
Stan ScholesS. Scholes65
G
1
G
69Norman BeckhamN. Beckham
Ashley LawrenceA. Lawrence50
D
2
D
69Kevin KeaneK. Keane
Dean BoltonD. Bolton53
D
3
D
70Niccolo ShawN. Shaw
Niccolo HurstN. Hurst52
D
4
D
70Nicky Lua-LuaN. Lua-Lua
Alfredo RimondiniA. Rimondini54
D
5
D
69Alexei NaftiA. Nafti
Duncan VassellD. Vassell52
M
captain6
M
79Stan GalliS. Galli
Jo‘l TamazoutJ. Tamazout51
M
7captain
M
78Eugenio GuerreroE. Guerrero
Simon IzzetS. Izzet53
A
8
M
77Roberto CastroR. Castro
Ledley JacobsL. Jacobs50
A
9
M
71Patrick BloomerP. Bloomer
Ernesto MonteroE. Montero50
A
10
A
69Simon ScowcroftS. Scowcroft
Seb LetiziS. Letizi49
A
11
A
69Wes DyerW. Dyer
 
Adrian WainwrightA. Wainwright50
D
12
D
67Tim MintoT. Minto
Stephen HendryS. Hendry52
M
13
M
69Les CadamarteriL. Cadamarteri
Jason TaylorJ. Taylor45
A
14
A
68Terry HughesT. Hughes

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 8,867 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Moffat.


0.00
The first half starts with Charlton Athletic kicking off!
2.06
Alfredo Rimondini makes a beautiful solo run. Alfredo Rimondini sees Ledley Jacobs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ledley Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.34
Eugenio Guerrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.17
Eugenio Guerrero threads the ball through to Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Wes Dyer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
22.07
Eugenio Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.50
Stan Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
30.53
Jo‘l Tamazout flicks a high ball forward to Ledley Jacobs who takes it down. Ledley Jacobs passes the ball forward but Jo‘l Tamazout is offside!
32.31
Patrick Bloomer makes a probing pass to Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro puts a great ball through. Simon Scowcroft runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
33.42
Under pressure, Jo‘l Tamazout clears the ball far upfield. Seb Letizi shoots from distance. Norman Beckham gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
39.38
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.36
Alexei Nafti flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Guerrero who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Stan Galli. Stan Galli shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
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. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Coventry City kick off the second half!
47.05
With great vision, Nicky Lua-Lua plays the ball forward to Stan Galli. Stan Galli threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero sees Simon Scowcroft just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Simon Scowcroft takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
51.21
Nicky Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Guerrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft runs straight at the defence! Simon Scowcroft rockets a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.27
Nicky Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Bloomer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Bloomer shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.19
Ledley Jacobs knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero shoots from 20 yards but Norman Beckham is on top of it.
57.48
Alfredo Rimondini flicks a high pass forward. Jo‘l Tamazout collects the pass. Jo‘l Tamazout hits a low pass to Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
60.42
Charlton Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Tim Minto replacing Alexei Nafti, Les Cadamarteri replacing Roberto Castro and Terry Hughes replacing Simon Scowcroft .
61.44
Eugenio Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Stan Galli. Stan Galli skips past Alfredo Rimondini! Stan Galli comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.48
Les Cadamarteri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Terry Hughes. Terry Hughes runs straight at the defence! Terry Hughes tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Stan Scholes smothers it!
67.24
Jo‘l Tamazout hits a low pass to Seb Letizi. Seb Letizi whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Jacobs. Ledley Jacobs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.19
Duncan Vassell threads a neat ball through to Jo‘l Tamazout. Jo‘l Tamazout knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Jacobs. Kevin Keane clumsily knocks into Ledley Jacobs. Ledley Jacobs appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
72.45
Niccolo Hurst flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Jacobs who brings the ball under control. Ledley Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Norman Beckham.
73.18
Duncan Vassell takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Kevin Keane jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
78.39
Eugenio Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Wes Dyer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wes Dyer threads a neat, attacking ball through to Terry Hughes. Terry Hughes takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Stan Scholes.
79.22
Eugenio Guerrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Hughes. Terry Hughes puts a great ball through. Les Cadamarteri runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
83.09
Jo‘l Tamazout threads a neat ball through to Duncan Vassell. Duncan Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Jacobs. Ledley Jacobs outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
87.11
Jo‘l Tamazout makes a simple pass to Seb Letizi. Seb Letizi shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.54
Patrick Bloomer barges into Duncan Vassell. Patrick Bloomer is shown the yellow card! Duncan Vassell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Terry Hughes hacks Dean Bolton from behind! The referee calls over Terry Hughes and shows him a yellow card! Dean Bolton stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Coventry City

Charlton Athletic
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.7%
62.3%
Play Area
35.1%
44.2%
20.8%

Scorers
Ledley Jacobs 83
Simon Scowcroft 47
Stan Galli 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Guerrero of Charlton Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Stan Scholes (GK)
6
2.Ashley Lawrence (DEF)
6
3.Dean Bolton (DEF)
6
4.Niccolo Hurst (DEF)
6
5.Alfredo Rimondini (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Vassell (MID)
6
7.Jo‘l Tamazout (MID)
7
8.Simon Izzet (ATT)
6
9.Ledley Jacobs (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ernesto Montero (ATT)
6
11.Seb Letizi (ATT)
6
 
12.Adrian Wainwright (DEF)
0
13.Stephen Hendry (MID)
0
14.Jason Taylor (ATT)
0

1.Norman Beckham (GK)
7
2.Kevin Keane (DEF)
6
3.Niccolo Shaw (DEF)
6
4.Nicky Lua-Lua (DEF)
7
5.Alexei Nafti (DEF)
6
6.Stan Galli (MID)goal scored
8
7.Eugenio Guerrero (MID)
9
8.Roberto Castro (MID)
6
9.Patrick Bloomer (MID)yellow card
5
10.Simon Scowcroft (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Wes Dyer (ATT)
7
 
12.Tim Minto (DEF)
6
13.Les Cadamarteri (MID)
6
14.Terry Hughes (ATT)yellow card
6