Match Report


Coventry CityCoventry City     Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
Ed DaviesEd Davies Dan Thomas Dan Thomas
Sebastian FernandezS. Fernandez69
G
captain1
G
66Jody LeeJ. Lee
Antonio Del SolA. Del Sol58
D
2
D
65Jaouad Le PaihJ. Le Paih
Adrian MakinA. Makin63
D
3
D
61Jason CopeJ. Cope
Arthur MillsA. Mills68
D
4
D
64Joao VelosoJ. Veloso
Duncan ScowcroftD. Scowcroft67
D
5
D
59Les PowellL. Powell
Alfons JanssenA. Janssen62
M
6
M
66Enrique FernandezE. Fernandez
Nuno LimaN. Lima66
M
7captain
M
67Eduardo CamposE. Campos
Gabriel CarrascoG. Carrasco66
M
8
A
63Rafael PinheiroR. Pinheiro
Carl KerrC. Kerr59
A
9
A
59Graham WhelanG. Whelan
Fabio PlanteF. Plante61
A
10
A
57Craig MarrC. Marr
Stan PallisterS. Pallister67
A
11
A
64Dave StockdaleD. Stockdale
 
Nigel DeaneN. Deane52
D
12
A
39Ben PalmerB. Palmer
Bill KitsonB. Kitson57
M
13
M
49Leonardo MarinL. Marin
Giuliano MarazzinaG. Marazzina59
A
14
D
39Danny BeattieD. Beattie

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 20,329 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Boyd.


0.00
Coventry City kick off!
8.34
Eduardo Campos barges into Arthur Mills. The referee calls over Eduardo Campos and shows him a yellow card! Arthur Mills hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.33
Duncan Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Stan Pallister. Stan Pallister sees Gabriel Carrasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Carrasco shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
14.20
Alfons Janssen flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Carrasco who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Carrasco chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Pallister. Stan Pallister rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
15.38
Jason Cope knocks the ball forward to Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez sees Graham Whelan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pinheiro but the linesman indicates offside!
21.44
Enrique Fernandez makes a probing pass to Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.30
Eduardo Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.53
Alfons Janssen makes a beautiful solo run. Alfons Janssen plays a scrappy one-two with Gabriel Carrasco and advances towards the goal... Alfons Janssen tries a spectacular strike but it is deflected wide by Joao Veloso.
26.05
It's a corner kick which Nuno Lima takes quickly, playing the ball short to Adrian Makin. Adrian Makin tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
27.19
Adrian Makin makes a simple pass to Nuno Lima. Nuno Lima takes it forward alone. Nuno Lima shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
32.34
Eduardo Campos clumsily knocks into Nuno Lima. Eduardo Campos is given a warning by the referee! Nuno Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.55
Arthur Mills flicks a high pass forward. Alfons Janssen collects the pass. Alfons Janssen flicks a high pass forward. Carl Kerr holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Kerr shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.45
Eduardo Campos sees space and advances. Eduardo Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.16
Nuno Lima barges into Eduardo Campos. The referee warns Nuno Lima to calm down! Eduardo Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.01
Eduardo Campos makes a probing pass to Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez rushes past Duncan Scowcroft! Enrique Fernandez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.57
Enrique Fernandez takes a long throw-in. Eduardo Campos makes a probing pass to Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Whelan. Graham Whelan connects with a diving header. Sebastian Fernandez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
Jason Cope changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jason Cope knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arthur Mills.
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. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rotherham United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.57
Without breaking stride, Gabriel Carrasco plays the ball forward to Alfons Janssen. Alfons Janssen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jody Lee manages to gather it easily.
54.02
Alfons Janssen passes the ball forward to Fabio Plante. Fabio Plante plays a scrappy one-two with Nuno Lima and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Fabio Plante provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.15
Coventry City are in full control of this game.
57.39
Gabriel Carrasco hits a low pass to Fabio Plante. Fabio Plante shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
59.59
With great vision, Gabriel Carrasco plays the ball forward to Fabio Plante. Fabio Plante sees Gabriel Carrasco just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Carrasco strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Jody Lee is on top of it.
60.31
Coventry City have made a substitution with Giuliano Marazzina replacing Stan Pallister .
65.11
Enrique Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.57
Eduardo Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
67.38
Gabriel Carrasco clumsily knocks into Jaouad Le Paih. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jaouad Le Paih carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.48
Eduardo Campos brings the ball forward. Eduardo Campos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
71.46
Alfons Janssen knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Carrasco. Gabriel Carrasco puts a great ball through. Giuliano Marazzina runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
72.11
Joao Veloso passes the ball forward to Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos makes a probing pass to Graham Whelan. Graham Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Craig Marr. Craig Marr finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
73.49
Jason Cope threads the ball through to Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.28
Gabriel Carrasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfons Janssen. Alfons Janssen threads the ball through to Carl Kerr but he's offside!
78.47
Enrique Fernandez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Enrique Fernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arthur Mills.
79.11
Jason Cope flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Campos controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Campos flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrique Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Sebastian Fernandez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.54
Joao Veloso makes a simple pass to Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Whelan. Graham Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
85.11
Eduardo Campos barges into Nuno Lima. The referee brings Eduardo Campos to one side and gives him another warning! Nuno Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.22
Without breaking stride, Gabriel Carrasco plays the ball forward to Fabio Plante. Fabio Plante runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Fabio Plante provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Coventry City

Rotherham United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.6%
47.6%
23.8%

Scorers
Carl Kerr 34
Enrique Fernandez 39
Rafael Pinheiro 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Fernandez of Rotherham United

Match Ratings
1.Sebastian Fernandez (GK)
6
2.Antonio Del Sol (DEF)
6
3.Adrian Makin (DEF)
6
4.Arthur Mills (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Scowcroft (DEF)
6
6.Alfons Janssen (MID)
8
7.Nuno Lima (MID)
6
8.Gabriel Carrasco (MID)yellow card
6
9.Carl Kerr (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Fabio Plante (ATT)
7
11.Stan Pallister (ATT)
6
 
12.Nigel Deane (DEF)
0
13.Bill Kitson (MID)
0
14.Giuliano Marazzina (ATT)
6

1.Jody Lee (GK)
7
2.Jaouad Le Paih (DEF)
6
3.Jason Cope (DEF)
7
4.Joao Veloso (DEF)
6
5.Les Powell (DEF)
6
6.Enrique Fernandez (MID)goal scored
9
7.Eduardo Campos (MID)yellow card
8
8.Rafael Pinheiro (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Graham Whelan (ATT)
6
10.Craig Marr (ATT)
6
11.Dave Stockdale (ATT)
6
 
12.Ben Palmer (ATT)
0
13.Leonardo Marin (MID)
0
14.Danny Beattie (DEF)
0