Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 13,361 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Coventry City and Norwich City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Vickers.


0.00
Coventry City kick off the first half!
3.40
Terry Barmby changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Terry Barmby knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Bakary Herzog manages to keep it out.
4.12
Showing composure, Nicolas Diez laces a through ball forward to Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Coventry City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
9.33
Mervin Mckay receives the ball from a throw-in from Sergio Fernandes. Mervin Mckay knocks the ball forward to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes advances inside the box! Sergio Fernandes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.11
Nicola Carlo Hubner hacks Gianfranco Delpiano from behind! Nicola Carlo Hubner is warned by the referee! Gianfranco Delpiano stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.38
Mervin Mckay takes a quick throw-in. Sergio Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Joost Bakboord. Joost Bakboord shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Jesper Myssing manages to gather it effortlessly.
18.35
Nils Ziegenhagen flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Castro who brings the ball under control. Francisco Castro passes the ball forward to Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bakary Herzog who gathers it comfortably.
20.17
Teddy Morris knocks the ball forward to Terry Barmby. Terry Barmby kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Bakary Herzog is on top of it.
24.32
Joost Bakboord runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joost Bakboord makes a probing pass between the defence to Lamberto Di Bari. Lamberto Di Bari makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
30.43
Teddy Morris receives the ball from a throw-in from Gianfranco Delpiano. Teddy Morris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bakary Herzog who gathers it comfortably.
33.21
Sergio Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta plays a one-two with Joost Bakboord and advances towards the goal... Marcos Zubizarreta shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
34.33
Nils Ziegenhagen comes in with a late challenge on Lamberto Di Bari. Nils Ziegenhagen is given a warning by the referee! Lamberto Di Bari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.52
Francisco Castro makes a simple pass to Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper knocks the ball forward to Gianfranco Delpiano. Gianfranco Delpiano shoots from distance but Bakary Herzog is on top of it.
40.40
Showing composure, Sergio Fernandes laces a weighted ball forward to Lamberto Di Bari. Lamberto Di Bari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jesper Myssing who gathers it comfortably.
42.06
Gianfranco Delpiano clumsily knocks into Nicola Carlo Hubner. The referee calls over Gianfranco Delpiano and shows him a yellow card! Nicola Carlo Hubner runs off the knock.
44.53
Francisco Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Bakary Herzog!
45.00
Robert Kasper flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Morris collects the pass. Teddy Morris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City kick off!
47.10
Joost Bakboord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Di Bari. Lamberto Di Bari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jesper Myssing who gathers it comfortably.
49.04
Teddy Morris makes a simple pass to Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper skips past Linus Herzog! Robert Kasper shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Bakary Herzog.
50.24
Francisco Castro takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some awkward footwork from Nils Ziegenhagen provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
51.02
Teddy Morris knocks the ball forward to Joe Philips. Joe Philips whips in a cross ball towards Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper powers a header at goal but Linus Herzog is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
59.46
Nils Ziegenhagen sees a break and surges forward. Nils Ziegenhagen flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Philips. Joe Philips plays a scrappy one-two with Teddy Morris and stumbles forward towards the goal... Joe Philips cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Bakary Herzog with no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
61.46
Coventry City have made 3 substitutions with Matt Black replacing Eduardo Butragueno, Edward Shaw replacing Francisco Castro and Nigel Grimandi replacing Robert Kasper .
65.24
Lamberto Di Bari threads the ball through to Mervin Mckay. Mervin Mckay shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.20
Nicolas Diez flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Delpiano collects the pass. Gianfranco Delpiano threads a neat ball through to Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi powers a header at goal. Bakary Herzog manages to gather it.
75.40
Teddy Morris makes a probing pass to Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.40
Norwich City have made 2 substitutions with Jason Bolton replacing Lamberto Di Bari and Daniel Jacobs replacing Linus Herzog .
79.04
Edward Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Delpiano collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Gianfranco Delpiano stretches the opposition's defence. Gianfranco Delpiano makes a probing pass to Joe Philips but he's offside!
81.10
Joost Bakboord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner passes the ball forward to Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Jesper Myssing effortlessly gets down and covers it.
87.32
Mervin Mckay makes a beautiful solo run. Mervin Mckay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nils Ziegenhagen.
90.00
Nils Ziegenhagen clumsily knocks into Jason Bolton. Nils Ziegenhagen is warned by the referee again! Jason Bolton stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 9 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.1643835616438 vs 43.8356164383562
Play Area
Home team third: 30.14%, Midfield: 46.58%, Away team third: 23.29%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joe Philips of Coventry City

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. Nicolas Diez (DEF)
6
4. Terry Barmby (DEF)
7
6. Teddy Morris (MID)
8
9. Joe Philips (ATT)
9
10. Robert Kasper (ATT)
8
11. Francisco Jesus (ATT)
9

12. Matt Black (DEF)
6
13. Edward Shaw (MID)
6
14. Nigel Grimandi (ATT)
7

9
6
3. Linus Herzog (DEF)
6
5. Jimmy Kooiman (DEF)
6
6. Mervin Mckay (MID)
6
8
6

12. Hannes Weigel (MID)
0
13. Jason Bolton (MID)
6
14. Daniel Jacobs (ATT)
6