Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 8,837 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Forbes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Forbes.
0.00
0-0Coventry City kick off and get the first half underway!
4.56
0-0Duncan Vassell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fredrik McManaman. Fredrik McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet whips the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.35
0-0Harry Power controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dario Lima. Dario Lima flicks a high pass forward. Harry Power controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Harry Power provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
10.46
0-0Paul Stewart catches Jo‘l Tamazout on the ankles. The referee warns Paul Stewart to calm down! Jo‘l Tamazout hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.28
0-1Alfredo Molowny sees Harry Power in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harry Power deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Mcgovern. Ledley Mcgovern whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.58
Harry Power comes in with a late challenge on Carl Watson. Harry Power is given a warning by the referee! Carl Watson runs off the knock.
21.08
0-1Harry Power controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart knocks the ball forward to Uwe Eilts but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.34
Duncan Vassell threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero passes the ball forward but Jo‘l Tamazout is offside!
30.16
Alfredo Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Dario Lima holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dario Lima sees Ian Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Campbell controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Uwe Eilts through on goal. Uwe Eilts looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
34.34
Ledley Mcgovern flicks a high ball forward to Uwe Eilts who takes it down. Uwe Eilts runs straight at the defence! Uwe Eilts strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
36.44
0-2Niccolo Hurst makes a probing pass to Alfredo Rimondini. Alfredo Rimondini makes a simple pass to Jo‘l Tamazout. Jo‘l Tamazout knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Gonzalez who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Coventry City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
51.02
Pier G. Colombo makes a probing pass to Ledley Mcgovern. Ledley Mcgovern makes an attacking run forward. Ledley Mcgovern whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.21
Simon Izzet changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Izzet skips past Alfredo Molowny! Simon Izzet makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
54.08
Jo‘l Tamazout comes in with a late challenge on Jose Camacho. The referee warns Jo‘l Tamazout to calm down! Jose Camacho runs off the knock.
59.59
Pier G. Colombo flicks a high pass forward. Dario Lima holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dario Lima plays a one-two with Ian Campbell and advances towards the goal... Dario Lima cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dario Lima!
61.59
0-3West Bromwich Albion have made 2 substitutions with Don Mckinlay replacing Uwe Eilts and Dave Southgate replacing Ledley Mcgovern .
63.41
Carl Watson flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Vassell collects the pass. Duncan Vassell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero shoots from distance but is denied by Adolfo Gonzalez. Excellent save.
66.56
0-3Duncan Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Jo‘l Tamazout. Jo‘l Tamazout connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Harry Power is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
68.38
Corner kick to Coventry City. Jo‘l Tamazout plays it short to Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
69.08
Harry Power hits a low pass to Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Ian Campbell collects the pass. Ian Campbell skips past Alfredo Rimondini! Ian Campbell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
71.23
Niccolo Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Jo‘l Tamazout. Jo‘l Tamazout beats his man to it with a header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.22
West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Francisco Soler replacing Jose Camacho .
78.27
Alfredo Molowny decides to run forward with the ball. Alfredo Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Ian Campbell collects the pass. Ian Campbell edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ian Campbell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
84.09
Paul Stewart plays the ball forward to Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
31.4%
42.9%
25.7%
Scorers
| Simon Izzet 68 | Uwe Eilts 12, 30 Dario Lima 60 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Uwe Eilts of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stan Scholes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ashley Lawrence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carl Watson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Niccolo Hurst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alfredo Rimondini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jo‘l Tamazout (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan Vassell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Simon Izzet (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Ernesto Montero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ledley Jacobs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fredrik McManaman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mario Van Vliet (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | James Haynes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Seb Letizi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adolfo Gonzalez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Camacho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfredo Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pier G. Colombo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ledley Mcgovern (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Harry Power (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul Stewart (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Dario Lima (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Ian Campbell (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Uwe Eilts (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Francisco Soler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Dave Southgate (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Don Mckinlay (ATT) | 6 | |