Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 18,293 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Platt.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Platt.
0.00
Coventry City kick off and get the match underway!
4.39
Without breaking stride, Adrian Makin plays the ball forward to Carl Kerr. Carl Kerr surges forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Carl Kerr plays the ball forward to Giuliano Marazzina who has made a great run into the box. Giuliano Marazzina cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.04
Stuart Sullivan takes it forward alone. Stuart Sullivan plays a one-two with Rodrigo Neves and advances towards the goal... Stuart Sullivan tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart Sullivan!
21.48
Gabriel Carrasco catches Jason Mcgovern on the ankles. Gabriel Carrasco is warned by the referee! Jason Mcgovern hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.13
Stuart Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Carragher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kelvin Carragher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.49
Stuart Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Carragher. Harvey Carragher makes a probing pass to Francisco Arias. Francisco Arias knocks the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Carragher. Kelvin Carragher cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Sebastian Fernandez. Excellent save.
27.30
With vision, Paul Vernazza plays the ball forward to Francis Brighton. Francis Brighton flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Neves collects the pass. Rodrigo Neves tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.10
Nuno Lima sees a break and surges forward. Nuno Lima knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Giuliano Marazzina is offside!
38.07
Nuno Lima plays the ball forward to Fabio Plante. Fabio Plante kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Kerr but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.44
Stuart Sullivan threads the ball through to Gary Mcleod. Gary Mcleod cuts inside the box! Gary Mcleod comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
44.03
Nuno Lima makes a probing pass to Gabriel Carrasco. Gabriel Carrasco controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Stan Pallister through on goal. Some awkward footwork from Stan Pallister provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
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. Liverpool 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
Liverpool kick off and get the second half underway!
47.57
Antonio Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Carrasco collects the pass. Gabriel Carrasco decides to run forward with the ball. Gabriel Carrasco lofts in a cross ball towards Giuliano Marazzina. Giuliano Marazzina connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
48.23
Nuno Lima sees Fabio Plante in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabio Plante shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
51.33
Stuart Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Kelvin Carragher. Kelvin Carragher passes the ball forward but Michel De Gier is offside!
60.35
Coventry City have made a substitution with Alfons Janssen replacing Gabriel Carrasco .
61.43
Stan Pallister advances with the ball. Stan Pallister sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
63.40
Duncan Scowcroft decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Scowcroft changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Scowcroft makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Nuno Lima. Nuno Lima side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Harry Kirkland manages to gather it.
67.57
Adrian Makin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adrian Makin whips in a cross ball towards Fabio Plante. Fabio Plante gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Harry Kirkland effortlessly punches it away to safety.
71.37
Jason Mcgovern makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Arias. Francisco Arias deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michel De Gier. Michel De Gier shoots from distance but somehow Sebastian Fernandez manages to keep it out.
72.51
Francis Brighton breaks forward. Francis Brighton flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Neves controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Neves makes a probing pass between the defence to Francisco Arias. Francisco Arias side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
78.24
Francis Brighton flicks a high ball forward to Kelvin Carragher who takes it down. Kelvin Carragher chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Arias. Francisco Arias knocks the ball to his team mate, Michel De Gier. Michel De Gier tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.55
With great vision, Stuart Sullivan plays the ball forward to Michel De Gier. Michel De Gier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.42
Kelvin Carragher comes in with a late challenge on Arthur Mills. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arthur Mills grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
31.7%
42.7%
25.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Sullivan of Liverpool |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sebastian Fernandez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Antonio Del Sol (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adrian Makin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arthur Mills (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Scowcroft (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Gabriel Carrasco (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nuno Lima (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stan Pallister (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Giuliano Marazzina (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fabio Plante (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carl Kerr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alun Carragher (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alfons Janssen (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Philipp Kirschner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Harry Kirkland (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jason Mcgovern (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Francis Brighton (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Harvey Carragher (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Stuart Sullivan (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 7. | Francisco Arias (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gary Mcleod (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rodrigo Neves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kelvin Carragher (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
| 11. | Michel De Gier (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Peter Eustace (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Dryden (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stanley Gallagher (DEF) | 0 | |












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