Match Report


Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace     Coventry CityCoventry City
Richard DeaneRichard Deane Ed Davies Ed Davies
Giampiero Di NataleG. Di Natale74
G
1
G
83Eishun KaitaE. Kaita
Christian NeudeckerC. Neudecker71
D
2
D
82Anthony PriceA. Price
Gary GallacherG. Gallacher69
D
3captain
D
78Claude LeclercqC. Leclercq
Steve CharltonS. Charlton67
D
4
D
73Anton Van DalenA. Van Dalen
Linus ZickL. Zick70
D
5
D
73J-David RubilJ. Rubil
Cedric PonsardC. Ponsard66
M
captain6
M
79Teddy MorrisT. Morris
Ben LeeB. Lee71
M
7
M
86Ernesto MarinE. Marin
Edouard AntunesE. Antunes70
M
8
M
83Francisco CastroF. Castro
Isaiah CampbellI. Campbell74
A
9
A
75Joe PhilipsJ. Philips
Marcus BishopM. Bishop74
A
10
A
74Thomas RubilT. Rubil
Tim AndertonT. Anderton69
A
11
A
83Jón Kristinn FinnbogasonJ. Finnbogason
 
Ricardo MarquesR. Marques66
D
12
D
77Duncan McCoistD. McCoist
Francis ScalesF. Scales75
M
13
M
86Vittorio RinaldiniV. Rinaldini
Edgar Kroupi-ZahiE. Kroupi-Zahi80
A
14
A
79Robert KasperR. Kasper

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 19,489 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Crystal Palace and Coventry City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Milligan.


0.00
Crystal Palace kick off the first half!
8.14
Teddy Morris kicks a strong pass forward to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Philips. Linus Zick barges into Joe Philips. Penalty not given!!
10.05
Ernesto Marin threads a neat ball through to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason plays a quick one-two with Thomas Rubil and rushes in on goal... Jón Kristinn Finnbogason rockets a shot on goal. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason scores for Coventry City!!
14.04
Without breaking stride, Francisco Castro plays the ball forward to Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Rubil who brings the ball under control. Thomas Rubil lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Philips. Joe Philips rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Giampiero Di Natale didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.14
Anton Van Dalen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.44
Gary Gallacher advances with the ball. Gary Gallacher laces a weighted ball forward to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Bishop but the linesman indicates offside!
22.47
Ben Lee knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop powers a header at goal but somehow Claude Leclercq happens to be in the right place to block it.
24.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Francisco Castro plays the ball forward to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Castro collects the pass. Francisco Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.45
Ben Lee pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ben Lee flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Bishop controls it well on his chest. Marcus Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. J-David Rubil steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
32.54
Ben Lee chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.14
Teddy Morris kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Philips. Joe Philips heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.20
Ben Lee receives the ball from a throw-in from Edouard Antunes. Ben Lee flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Bishop controls it well on his chest. Marcus Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Eishun Kaita had no chance!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
42.08
Steve Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Lee. Ben Lee knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Eishun Kaita manages to keep it out.
44.58
Cedric Ponsard receives the ball from a throw-in from Ben Lee. With great vision, Cedric Ponsard plays the ball forward to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Coventry City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Coventry City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.38
With imagination, Francisco Castro picks a pass forward to Ernesto Marin. Seeing a gap ahead, Ernesto Marin plays the ball forward to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
51.36
Steve Charlton sees space and advances. Steve Charlton sees Isaiah Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.53
Anton Van Dalen surges forward with the ball. Anton Van Dalen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Philips. Joe Philips knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.56
Crystal Palace have made 3 substitutions with Francis Scales replacing Ben Lee, Ricardo Marques replacing Gary Gallacher and Edgar Kroupi-Zahi replacing Tim Anderton .
61.58
Cedric Ponsard chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Scales. Francis Scales kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
66.37
Francis Scales flicks a high pass forward to Isaiah Campbell who brings the ball neatly under control. Isaiah Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Kroupi-Zahi. Edgar Kroupi-Zahi directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
67.35
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
72.22
Steve Charlton passes the ball forward to Francis Scales. Francis Scales kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.32
Teddy Morris sees Joe Philips in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe Philips shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
77.16
Teddy Morris kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil makes a convincing header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
78.21
Cedric Ponsard comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Castro. The referee calls over Cedric Ponsard and warns him to calm down! Francisco Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Thomas Rubil comes in with a late challenge on Steve Charlton. The referee calls over Thomas Rubil and shows him a yellow card! Steve Charlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Crystal Palace

Coventry City
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
30%
45%
25%

Scorers
Isaiah Campbell 39
Jón Kristinn Finnbogason 10, 47
Ernesto Marin 56

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason of Coventry City

Match Ratings