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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 19,665 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
The pitch is in good condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
0.00
0-0Sunderland kick off and get the match underway!
2.36
0-1John Monk knocks the ball to his team mate, Luuk Kool. With imagination, Luuk Kool plays the ball forward to Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Seaman. Nwankwo Seaman heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Jody Oakes had no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
9.36
0-1Kevin Ehiogu takes it forward alone. Kevin Ehiogu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terry Barmby.
21.04
0-1Nwankwo Seaman runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nwankwo Seaman whips in a cross ball towards Darius Fenton. Darius Fenton makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.20
Nwankwo Seaman kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Roberts. Simon Roberts advances inside the box! Simon Roberts side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Simon Roberts!
27.40
Francisco Castro threads the ball through to Cosmin de Koning. Cosmin de Koning flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Castro controls it well on his chest. Francisco Castro whips in a cross ball towards Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.52
0-2John Peckham comes in with a late challenge on John Monk. The referee warns John Peckham to calm down! John Monk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.02
0-2Simon Roberts threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell rushes past Terry Barmby! Isaiah Campbell strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Jody Oakes manages to gather it.
38.11
Francisco Castro flicks a high pass forward. Dale Simonsen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dale Simonsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.53
Samuel Vieira runs straight at the opposition's defence. Samuel Vieira finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Felipe Suarez manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Coventry City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Coventry City start the second half!
47.41
Luuk Kool flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Campbell controls it well on his chest. Isaiah Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Poschner.
51.37
Isaiah Campbell hits a low pass to Darius Fenton. Darius Fenton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.09
Luuk Kool flicks a high pass forward. Robert Kasper easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Kasper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jody Oakes who gathers it comfortably.
54.57
Billy Bridge hits a low pass to Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.19
Robert Kasper runs straight at the opposition's defence. Robert Kasper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.42
0-2Coventry City have made a substitution with Manuele Zanon replacing Francisco Castro .
61.43
Billy Bridge comes in with a late challenge on Dale Simonsen. Billy Bridge is warned by the referee! Dale Simonsen stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.26
0-2Robert Kasper comes in with a late challenge on Manuele Zanon. The referee calls over Robert Kasper and shows him a yellow card! Manuele Zanon stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.14
John Monk sees Billy Bridge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Bridge threads a neat ball through to Darius Fenton. Darius Fenton whips in a cross ball towards Luuk Kool. With a superhuman jump, Luuk Kool connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jody Oakes with no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
77.31
0-3Terry Barmby comes in with a late challenge on Isaiah Campbell. The referee brings Terry Barmby to one side and gives him a warning! Isaiah Campbell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.02
Simon Roberts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cosmin de Koning.
84.47
With a delightful solo run, Nwankwo Seaman stretches the opposition's defence. Nwankwo Seaman lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Jody Oakes.
87.05
0-3Robert Kasper clumsily knocks into Terry Barmby. The referee calls over Robert Kasper and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Terry Barmby hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.22
0-3Pascal Poschner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuele Zanon. With a delightful solo run, Manuele Zanon stretches the opposition's defence. Manuele Zanon passes the ball forward but Dale Simonsen is offside!
90.00
Cosmin de Koning flicks a high pass forward to John Peckham who brings the ball under control. John Peckham shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jody Oakes (GK)
6
2. Christian Touzani (DEF)
6
3. Terry Barmby (DEF)
5
4. Julian Dodd (DEF)
6
5. Pascal Poschner (DEF)
6
6. Cosmin de Koning (MID)
6
7. Francisco Castro (MID)
6
8. Samuel Vieira (ATT)
6
9. Dale Simonsen (ATT)
6
10. John Peckham (ATT)
6
11. Francisco Jesus (ATT)
6
12. Anton Van Dalen (DEF)
0
13. Manuele Zanon (MID)
6
14. Sylvain Brooking (ATT)
0
1. Felipe Suarez (GK)
6
2. Billy Bridge (DEF)
6
3. Rodrigo Rego (DEF)
6
4. John Monk (DEF)
6
5. Nwankwo Seaman (MID)
8
6. Simon Roberts (MID)
7
7. Luuk Kool (MID)
7
8. Kevin Ehiogu (MID)
6
9. Isaiah Campbell (ATT)
7
10. Robert Kasper (ATT)
3
11. Darius Fenton (ATT)
6
12. Ben Bishop (MID)
0
13. Emilio González (DEF)
0
14. Jermaine Unsworth (MID)
0