Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 18,512 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Stuart.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Stuart.
0.00
0-0Coventry City get the match underway!
3.55
0-0Alberto Martin knocks the ball to his team mate, Romano Van Dinteren. Romano Van Dinteren deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederic Eggimann. Frederic Eggimann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.14
Alberto Martin sees Aimo De Sanctis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aimo De Sanctis knocks the ball to his team mate, Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giampiero De Sanctis.
10.53
0-0Marco Van Gastel clumsily knocks into Laurent Chagot. The referee warns Marco Van Gastel to calm down! Laurent Chagot stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.07
0-0Damien Eloi flicks a high pass forward. Mattia Dal Canto collects the pass. Mattia Dal Canto advances with the ball. Mattia Dal Canto rushes past Tsuneo Fujita! Mattia Dal Canto strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.43
Martín Ruiz catches Giampiero De Sanctis on the ankles. Martín Ruiz is warned by the referee! Giampiero De Sanctis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.07
0-0Damien Eloi runs forward with the ball. Damien Eloi flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Bridges holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teddy Bridges shoots from 25 yards but somehow Ruben Gomes manages to keep it out.
24.26
Romano Van Dinteren takes it forward alone. Romano Van Dinteren shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
36.59
Barry Brown catches Mattia Dal Canto on the ankles. Barry Brown is warned by the referee! Mattia Dal Canto stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.41
Giampiero De Sanctis decides to run forward with the ball. Giampiero De Sanctis makes a simple pass to Jean-Philippe Fanchone. Jean-Philippe Fanchone knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Barrett. Nick Barrett connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Morris Thompson reads it well. Superb keeping!
45.00
Barry Brown knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Salmon. Isaiah Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Nick Barrett. Nick Barrett knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent 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. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bolton Wanderers start the second half!
47.44
Romano Van Dinteren flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederic Eggimann. Frederic Eggimann plays a scrappy one-two with Martín Ruiz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Frederic Eggimann looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
48.18
1-0Mansour Marchand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Philippe Fanchone. Jean-Philippe Fanchone knocks the ball to his team mate, Laurent Chagot. Laurent Chagot comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Morris Thompson with no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
51.56
Mansour Marchand catches Jose Sablé on the ankles. The referee brings Mansour Marchand to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Sablé hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.40
Romano Van Dinteren controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz connects with a diving header. Solid save from Ruben Gomes.
60.14
1-0Bolton Wanderers have made a substitution with Klas Isaksson replacing Mattia Dal Canto .
61.17
1-0Romano Van Dinteren controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz skips past Tsuneo Fujita! Tsuneo Fujita comes in with a late challenge on Martín Ruiz. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
63.17
Tsuneo Fujita chips the ball to his team mate, Barry Brown. Barry Brown flicks a high pass forward. Nick Barrett collects the pass. Nick Barrett knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Fanchone. Jean-Philippe Fanchone beats his man to it with a header but Morris Thompson is on top of his game. Great keeping!
67.49
Klas Isaksson hacks Mansour Marchand from behind! Klas Isaksson is given a warning by the referee! Mansour Marchand runs off the knock.
69.36
Jose Sablé threads a neat ball through to Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ruben Gomes smothers it!
73.34
1-0Tsuneo Fujita kicks a strong pass forward to Barry Brown. Barry Brown flicks a high pass forward. Nick Barrett controls it well on his chest. Nick Barrett knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Laurent Chagot is offside!
75.53
Romano Van Dinteren threads a neat ball through to Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.53
1-0Bolton Wanderers are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
83.04
Barry Brown threads a neat ball through to Laurent Chagot. Laurent Chagot sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Morris Thompson is on top of his game. Excellent save!
84.51
Romano Van Dinteren clumsily knocks into Barry Brown. The referee calls over Romano Van Dinteren and warns him to calm down! Barry Brown stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.17
Giampiero De Sanctis flicks a high ball forward to Barry Brown who takes it down. Barry Brown flicks a high pass forward to Isaiah Salmon who brings the ball under control. Isaiah Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Laurent Chagot. With a superhuman jump, Laurent Chagot connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Laurent Chagot scores for Coventry City!!
90.00
Romano Van Dinteren chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges plays a scrappy one-two with Martín Ruiz and advances towards the goal... Teddy Bridges tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Ruben Gomes.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
35.8%
44.4%
19.8%
Scorers
| Laurent Chagot 48, 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Laurent Chagot of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ruben Gomes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Hakan Izzet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tsuneo Fujita (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Giampiero De Sanctis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mansour Marchand (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Barry Brown (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Laurent Chagot (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Jean-Philippe Fanchone (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nick Barrett (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Isaiah Salmon (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Frank Whelan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Peter Ince (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marcus Ward (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Morris Thompson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Marco Van Gastel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Martin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Damien Eloi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Sablé (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romano Van Dinteren (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Aimo De Sanctis (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mattia Dal Canto (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Teddy Bridges (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martín Ruiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Frederic Eggimann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duccio Pellizzoli (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Klas Isaksson (MID) | 5 | |
| 14. | Alberto Clemence (ATT) | 0 | |