Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 4,316 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Northampton Town and Coventry City are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Coventry City get the match underway!
2.30
Niccolo Vernazza makes a probing pass to Nick Cole. Nick Cole knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Smithe. Dennis Smithe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Stockdale.
4.42
Coventry City are easily keeping Northampton Town at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
12.41
Titus Wise knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Holloway. Nick Holloway shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.44
Alun Vassell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Marr. Dave Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
22.54
Niccolo Vernazza sees a break and surges forward. Niccolo Vernazza knocks the ball forward to Nick Holloway. Nick Holloway shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Chris Beresford manages to gather it comfortably.
32.28
Patrick Weaver kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Laver. Graeme Laver makes a beautiful solo run. Graeme Laver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eoin White who gathers it comfortably.
40.33
Marcus Lowe knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Vassell. Alun Vassell sees space and advances. Alun Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Northampton Town kick off!
49.46
Patrick Weaver threads the ball through to Brian Wright-Phillips. Brian Wright-Phillips controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eoin White who gathers it comfortably.
51.55
Teddy Lineker knocks the ball forward to Dennis Smithe. Dennis Smithe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Beresford who gathers it comfortably.
53.59
Alun Vassell barges into Nick Cole. The referee calls over Alun Vassell and warns him to calm down! Nick Cole grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.43
Scott Cooper decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Cooper shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
66.33
Marcus Lowe brings the ball forward. Marcus Lowe passes the ball forward to Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair goes all the way! Dion Sinclair shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
69.43
Eddie Swift makes a simple pass to Nick Cole. Nick Cole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Holloway. Nick Holloway plays a perfect one-two with Dennis Smithe and rushes in on goal... Nick Holloway takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.58
Graeme Laver threads the ball through to Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Alun Vassell of Coventry City
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
25.4%
49.3%
25.4%