Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 18,949 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Clarke.


0.00
Coventry City start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.05
Paul Carlton kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne threads a neat ball through to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.55
Kevin Deane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Lockley. Paul Lockley cuts inside the box! Paul Lockley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Eishun Kaita is on top of it.
14.02
Jón Kristinn Finnbogason flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Castro rushes past Volodymyr Zgurovsky! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Francisco Castro provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Artur Ripanu manages to keep it out.
16.19
Volodymyr Zgurovsky makes a simple pass to Paul Lockley. Paul Lockley makes an attacking run forward. Paul Lockley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eishun Kaita who gathers it comfortably.
18.37
Teddy Morris knocks the ball forward to Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
21.52
Francisco Castro flicks a high pass forward. Robert Kasper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Kasper lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Clapham. With a superhuman jump, Danny Clapham connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Artur Ripanu didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.20
Paul Lockley passes the ball forward to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan deftly passes the ball to Aaron Byrne, releasing him through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Aaron Byrne provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Duncan McCoist. Excellent block.
28.38
Robert Kasper sees Teddy Morris in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Morris plays a one-two with Francisco Castro and rushes in on goal... Teddy Morris makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
34.52
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.04
Francisco Castro hits a low pass to Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris whips in a cross ball towards Les Tiler. Les Tiler directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That brings them level!
40.16
Craig Mckay kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United 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
Newcastle United kick off the second half!
51.53
Claude Leclercq flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Castro who takes it down. Francisco Castro flicks a high pass forward. Robert Kasper collects the pass. Robert Kasper tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
53.58
With some swift thinking, Teddy Morris plays the ball forward to Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper edges inside the box! Robert Kasper side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball strikes Paul Carlton's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
55.09
Danny Clapham takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Paolo Myers reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
57.46
Darius Potts barges into Aaron Byrne. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aaron Byrne grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.20
Coventry City have made 2 substitutions with Terry Barmby replacing Anthony Price and Ernesto Marin replacing Francisco Castro .
65.01
Claude Leclercq sweeps the ball long. Robert Kasper whips in a cross ball towards Les Tiler. With a superhuman jump, Les Tiler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Artur Ripanu with no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
69.13
Paul Carlton sees a break and surges forward. Paul Carlton threads a neat, attacking ball through to Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers takes a shot at goal but Eishun Kaita reads it well. Nice save!
75.45
Paul Lockley takes a short throw-in bringing Paul Carlton into play. Paul Carlton makes a simple pass to Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal sees Paolo Myers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Myers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.49
Paul Carlton threads a neat ball through to Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal makes a probing pass to Aaron Byrne but he's offside!
81.42
Ernesto Marin threads a neat ball through to Les Tiler. Les Tiler lofts in a cross ball towards Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason makes a deft header but somehow Jason Carter happens to be in the right place to block it.
85.41
Ben Mcgreal makes a probing pass to Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Aaron Byrne is offside!
89.37
Teddy Morris kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.6%
59.4%
Play Area
29%
44.9%
26.1%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Les Tiler of Coventry City

Match Ratings
1.Eishun Kaita (GK)
6
2.Anthony Price (DEF)
6
3.Claude Leclercq (DEF)
6
4.Darius Potts (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Duncan McCoist (DEF)
6
6.Danny Clapham (MID)
6
7.Teddy Morris (MID)
7
8.Francisco Castro (MID)
7
9.Les Tiler (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Robert Kasper (ATT)
7
11.Jón Kristinn Finnbogason (ATT)
6
 
12.Terry Barmby (DEF)
6
13.Ernesto Marin (MID)
6
14.Thomas Rubil (ATT)
0

1.Artur Ripanu (GK)
7
2.Volodymyr Zgurovsky (DEF)
6
3.Craig Mckay (DEF)
6
4.Jason Carter (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Deane (MID)
6
6.Ben Mcgreal (MID)
6
7.Paul Carlton (MID)
7
8.Paul Lockley (MID)
7
9.Aaron Byrne (ATT)
7
10.Seth Milligan (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Paolo Myers (ATT)
6
 
12.Lucas Gonzales (MID)
0
13.Stuart Mcallister (ATT)
0
14.Jacob Stamp (ATT)
0