Match Report
| Coventry City | Coventry City |  |  | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough | ||||||||||||||||
| Maurice Joseph Cole | Maurice Joseph Cole | Craig Thornburrow | Craig Thornburrow | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ruben Gomes | R. Gomes |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 80 |  | Vasyl Levchenko | V. Levchenko | |||||||||
| Hakan Izzet | H. Izzet |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 84 |  | Martins Dedé | M. Dedé | |||||||||
| Tsuneo Fujita | T. Fujita |  | 76 | D | | 3 | | D | 77 |  | Scott Batty | S. Batty | |||||||||
| Frank Whelan | F. Whelan | | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 83 |  | Vincent Collins | V. Collins | |||||||||
| Alex Telfer | A. Telfer |  | 79 | D | | 5 | | D | 83 | | James Diaz | J. Diaz | |||||||||
| Mansour Marchand | M. Marchand |  | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 90 |  | Facundo Rivero | F. Rivero | |||||||||
| Barry Brown | B. Brown | | 80 | M | | 7 | | D | 77 |  | João Lugo | J. Lugo | |||||||||
| Marcus Ward | M. Ward | | 78 | M | | 8 | | A | 78 | | Roman Rebrov | R. Rebrov | |||||||||
| Jean-Philippe Fanchone | J. Fanchone | | 77 | A |  | | 9 | | A | 88 |  | Vesa Salminen | V. Salminen | ||||||||
| Nick Barrett | N. Barrett | | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 78 |  | Walter Tisci | W. Tisci | |||||||||
| Isaiah Salmon | I. Salmon | | 78 | A | | 11 | | | A | 89 | | Oscar Silva | O. Silva | ||||||||
| Giampiero De Sanctis | G. De Sanctis | | 73 | D | | 12 | | G | 52 |  | Marc Rohrschneider | M. Rohrschneider | |||||||||
| Peter Ince | P. Ince | | 72 | M | | 13 | | D | 75 |  | Ali Comisetti | A. Comisetti | |||||||||
| Ralph Bowyer | R. Bowyer | | 70 | A | | 14 | | A | 77 | | Leon Flores | L. Flores | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 18,784 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Atherton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Atherton.
0.00
0-0Coventry City kick off and get the match underway!
2.53
0-0Mansour Marchand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Philippe Fanchone. Jean-Philippe Fanchone skips past Martins Dedé! Jean-Philippe Fanchone takes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Vasyl Levchenko. What a save!
3.33
0-0Alex Telfer plays the ball forward to Barry Brown. What vision.Barry Brown sees Jean-Philippe Fanchone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Philippe Fanchone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincent Collins.
10.19
0-0Facundo Rivero knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva whips in a cross ball towards Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
15.22
Barry Brown deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Philippe Fanchone. Jean-Philippe Fanchone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.57
Marcus Ward makes a probing pass to Isaiah Salmon. Isaiah Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasyl Levchenko who gathers it comfortably.
21.10
João Lugo chips the ball to his team mate, Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Ruben Gomes. Excellent save.
22.09
Hakan Izzet threads a neat ball through to Barry Brown. Barry Brown hits a low pass to Isaiah Salmon. Isaiah Salmon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Vasyl Levchenko manages to keep it out.
24.43
Hakan Izzet kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Ward. Marcus Ward brings the ball forward. Marcus Ward runs straight at the defence! Marcus Ward shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Vasyl Levchenko manages to gather it.
28.14
Barry Brown surges forward with the ball. Barry Brown shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
33.31
Vincent Collins flicks a high pass forward to Facundo Rivero who brings the ball under control. Facundo Rivero darts forward. Facundo Rivero whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva flicks the ball with his head. Ruben Gomes manages to gather it.
34.39
Barry Brown advances with the ball. Barry Brown flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Salmon controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Isaiah Salmon rockets a shot on goal. Vasyl Levchenko gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
40.46
Scott Batty flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Rivero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Facundo Rivero makes a probing pass to Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen lofts in a cross ball towards Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Ruben Gomes!
42.46
0-0Tsuneo Fujita hacks Facundo Rivero from behind! The referee warns Tsuneo Fujita to calm down! Facundo Rivero stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.15
0-1João Lugo passes the ball forward to Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva knocks in a cross ball towards Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Ruben Gomes had no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
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. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Middlesbrough start the second half!
47.51
Scott Batty flicks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Rivero. With vision, Facundo Rivero plays the ball forward to Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Ruben Gomes is on top of it.
48.55
João Lugo chips the ball to his team mate, Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci lofts in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen makes a deft header. Ruben Gomes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
49.58
João Lugo threads a neat ball through to Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Ruben Gomes manages to gather it comfortably.
51.28
Tsuneo Fujita sees Barry Brown in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Barry Brown runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Barry Brown knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Barrett. Nick Barrett makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.19
João Lugo threads a neat ball through to Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Ruben Gomes manages to keep it out.
61.54
0-1Martins Dedé passes the ball forward to Facundo Rivero. Facundo Rivero hits a low pass to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci cuts inside the box! Frank Whelan comes in with a late challenge on Walter Tisci. Penalty not given!!
65.18
Frank Whelan flicks a high ball forward to Marcus Ward who takes it down. Marcus Ward threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Salmon. Isaiah Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasyl Levchenko who gathers it comfortably.
66.06
Tsuneo Fujita flicks a high pass forward. Mansour Marchand holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Mansour Marchand plays the ball forward to Nick Barrett. Nick Barrett makes a probing pass between the defence to Isaiah Salmon. Isaiah Salmon rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vasyl Levchenko with no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
71.55
Facundo Rivero passes the ball forward to Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov rushes past Frank Whelan! Roman Rebrov looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.53
Marcus Ward sees Isaiah Salmon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Fanchone. Jean-Philippe Fanchone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
79.24
Barry Brown deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Salmon. Isaiah Salmon runs straight at the defence! Isaiah Salmon comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Vasyl Levchenko is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.08
João Lugo plays the ball forward to Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruben Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
9
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
26.7%
43%
30.2%
Scorers
| Isaiah Salmon 66, 79 | Roman Rebrov 44, 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Isaiah Salmon of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ruben Gomes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Hakan Izzet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tsuneo Fujita (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frank Whelan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mansour Marchand (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Barry Brown (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Marcus Ward (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jean-Philippe Fanchone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nick Barrett (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Isaiah Salmon (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Giampiero De Sanctis (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Peter Ince (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ralph Bowyer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vasyl Levchenko (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Martins Dedé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Batty (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vincent Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | James Diaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Facundo Rivero (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | João Lugo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 8. | Roman Rebrov (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Vesa Salminen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Walter Tisci (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Oscar Silva (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marc Rohrschneider (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ali Comisetti (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leon Flores (ATT) | 0 | |