Match Report

0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!

6.07 0-0

Pascal Poschner knocks the ball forward to Paul Merson. Paul Merson threads the ball through to Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

8.46 0-0

Trevor Luzhny clumsily knocks into Paul Merson. The referee calls over Trevor Luzhny and shows him a yellow card! Paul Merson stretches but gets up unharmed.

9.09 0-0

Duarte Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Eric Sahnoun who brings the ball under control. Eric Sahnoun knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

10.05 1-0

Without breaking stride, Paul Merson plays the ball forward to Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!

14.53 1-0

Trevor Luzhny runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Trevor Luzhny tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!

15.39 1-0

Luis Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Galadames. Without breaking stride, Francisco Galadames plays the ball forward to Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!

21.09 1-0

Luis Sousa knocks the ball forward to Paul Merson. Paul Merson threads the ball through to Sylvain Brooking. Sylvain Brooking whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Boyd. Isaiah Boyd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!

22.06 1-0

Francisco Galadames catches Orlando Schaap on the ankles. The referee calls over Francisco Galadames and shows him a yellow card! Orlando Schaap runs off the knock.

24.21 1-0

Orlando Schaap passes the ball forward to Duarte Nunes. Duarte Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Sahnoun. Eric Sahnoun beats his man to it with a header but Chris Van Dinteren reads it well. Good keeping!

26.37 1-0

Marcus Jackson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Sahnoun. Eric Sahnoun passes the ball forward to Trevor Luzhny. Trevor Luzhny tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!

32.39 1-0

Paul Merson flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Brooking holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sylvain Brooking makes a defence splitting pass to Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Aziz Bigné comfortably gets down and covers it.

40.02 1-0

Paul Merson passes the ball forward to Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!

42.57 1-0

Trevor Luzhny makes a probing pass to Eric Sahnoun. Eric Sahnoun deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Nunes but the linesman indicates offside!

45.00 1-0

Pascal Poschner catches Eric Sahnoun on the ankles. The referee warns Pascal Poschner to calm down! Eric Sahnoun runs off the knock.

45.00 1-0

The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

45.00 1-0

Coventry City kick off!

47.28 1-0

Samuel Bérenguer threads the ball through to Duarte Nunes. Duarte Nunes makes a simple pass to Dale Joachim. Dale Joachim shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!

48.34 1-0

Andy Schomaker surges forward with the ball. Andy Schomaker flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Nunes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duarte Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Des Wright.

53.47 1-0

Paul Merson flicks a high ball forward to Isaiah Boyd who takes it down. Isaiah Boyd knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Good keeping from Aziz Bigné as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.

55.28 1-1

Ruel Peckham makes a probing pass to Eric Sahnoun. Eric Sahnoun runs straight at the defence! Eric Sahnoun muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!

60.23 1-1

Coventry City have made 2 substitutions with Matt Black replacing Pascal Poschner and John Peckham replacing Francisco Galadames .Brighton and Hove Albion have made 2 substitutions with Dean Thompson replacing Andy Schomaker and Stephen Campbell replacing Orlando Schaap and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.

63.54 1-1

Paul Merson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Merson knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Boyd. Isaiah Boyd powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!

66.20 1-1

Trevor Luzhny threads a neat ball through to Marcus Jackson. Marcus Jackson knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Joachim. Dale Joachim finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!

67.21 1-1

Stephen Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Sahnoun. Eric Sahnoun kicks a strong pass forward to Dale Joachim but the referee indicates it's offside!

69.28 1-1

Brighton and Hove Albion are dictating the run of play here today.

75.05 1-1

Samuel Bérenguer flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Nunes. Duarte Nunes makes a great pass forward. Dale Joachim runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!

77.51 1-1

Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Alistair Griffin replacing Ruel Peckham .

78.56 1-1

Alistair Griffin advances with the ball. Alistair Griffin whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Luzhny. Trevor Luzhny finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Chris Van Dinteren is on top of his game. Excellent save!

79.34 2-1

Matt Black sees Scott Milburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Milburn sees Isaiah Boyd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah Boyd plays a scrappy one-two with John Peckham and advances towards the goal... Isaiah Boyd looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Coventry City!

83.08 2-1

Luis Sousa chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Brooking. Sylvain Brooking lofts in a cross ball towards John Peckham. John Peckham rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Aziz Bigné.

84.52 2-1

Paul Merson hits a low pass to John Peckham. John Peckham lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Boyd. Isaiah Boyd connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!

89.45 2-1

Marcus Jackson laces a through ball forward to Eric Sahnoun. Eric Sahnoun whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Luzhny. Trevor Luzhny knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!

90.00 2-1

The referee whistles full-time!