Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 20,407 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.
The pitch is in great condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.
0.00
0-0Chelsea get the match underway!
2.53
0-0Francis Moss sees a break and surges forward. Francis Moss knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terry Barmby.
4.12
0-0Francis Moss flicks a high pass forward to Diogo Lopes who brings the ball under control. Diogo Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Francis Moss. Francis Moss beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
9.18
0-0Marcel Maier makes a simple pass to Edward Shaw. Edward Shaw passes the ball forward to Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ricardo Moutinho through on goal. Ricardo Moutinho makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Fletcher smothers it!
10.06
Francis Moss hits a low pass to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
12.17
0-1Francis Moss decides to run forward with the ball. Francis Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Lopes. Diogo Lopes makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.38
Francisco Jesus knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Moutinho. Ricardo Moutinho shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Fletcher easily smothers it!
16.46
Francisco Castro flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Galadames collects the pass. Francisco Galadames finds some space and shoots from distance. Duncan Fletcher easily gets down and covers it.
18.02
0-1Terry Barmby clumsily knocks into Francis Moss. Terry Barmby is warned by the referee! Francis Moss stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.25
With great vision, Francis Moss plays the ball forward to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.06
Michael Moss threads a neat ball through to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.25
Jonas Widmann plays a long ball forward. Carlton Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares connects with a diving header. It's there!! Chris Van Dinteren has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
34.45
Roberto Tavares sees Diogo Lopes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diogo Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand heads the ball goalwards. Chris Van Dinteren punches it away to safety.
36.37
Francis Moss hits a low pass to Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand whips in a cross ball towards Michael Moss. Michael Moss is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
40.57
Edward Shaw plays the ball forward to Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen advances inside the box! Dale Simonsen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Duncan Fletcher.
42.08
Roberto Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
44.41
Matt Black comes in with a late challenge on Francis Moss. The referee calls over Matt Black and warns him to calm down! Francis Moss runs off the knock.
45.00
0-3Edward Shaw hacks Roberto Tavares from behind! The referee warns Edward Shaw to calm down! Roberto Tavares gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea 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
The whistle blows and Coventry City get the second half underway!
55.24
Daniel Allman flicks a high pass forward to Francis Moss who brings the ball under control. Francis Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.34
0-4Coventry City have made 2 substitutions with Cosmin de Koning replacing Edward Shaw and John Peckham replacing Dale Simonsen .Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Titus Marshall replacing Roberto Tavares and Roberto Neves replacing Michael Moss .
63.39
With some swift thinking, Francisco Castro plays the ball forward to Cosmin de Koning. Cosmin de Koning flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Jesus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Duncan Fletcher.
64.54
0-4It's a corner kick which Francisco Galadames takes quickly, playing the ball short to Ricardo Moutinho. Ricardo Moutinho chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Daniel Allman reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
66.32
Francisco Castro flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Moutinho who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Moutinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Peckham. John Peckham knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.56
Anton Van Dalen threads a neat ball through to Francisco Castro. Francisco Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.33
Francisco Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.21
Cosmin de Koning threads a neat ball through to Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames plays a scrappy one-two with Ricardo Moutinho and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Francisco Galadames provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Duncan Fletcher manages to gather it easily.
78.27
Roberto Neves flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Brand collects the pass. Carlton Brand tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.29
Francisco Castro makes a probing pass to Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.56
Showing intelligent composure, Francisco Galadames plays the ball forward to Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Fletcher smothers it!
90.00
Mustapha Jezierski breaks forward. Mustapha Jezierski hits a low pass to Francis Moss. Francis Moss knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Francisco Jesus 66, 72 | Diogo Lopes 12 Roberto Tavares 24, 55 Michael Moss 36 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Chris Van Dinteren (GK)
6
2. Matt Black (DEF)
5
3. Terry Barmby (DEF)
5
4. Marcel Maier (DEF)
6
5. Anton Van Dalen (DEF)
6
6. Edward Shaw (MID)
6
7. Francisco Castro (MID)
6
8. Francisco Galadames (ATT)
7
9. Francisco Jesus (ATT)
9
10. Ricardo Moutinho (ATT)
6
11. Dale Simonsen (ATT)
6
12. Evans Salvetti (DEF)
0
13. Cosmin de Koning (MID)
6
14. John Peckham (ATT)
6
1. Duncan Fletcher (GK)
8
2. Mustapha Jezierski (DEF)
6
3. Jonas Widmann (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Allman (DEF)
6
5. Eoin Duberry (DEF)
6
6. Roberto Tavares (MID)
9
7. Francis Moss (MID)
8
8. Kevin Platt (ATT)
6
9. Diogo Lopes (ATT)
7
10. Carlton Brand (ATT)
7
11. Michael Moss (ATT)
7
12. Sebastiao Moreira (ATT)
0
13. Titus Marshall (DEF)
6
14. Roberto Neves (ATT)
6