Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Bolton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Coventry City and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Bolton Wanderers start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.21
Kemal Dichio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Hulme. Darren Hulme knocks the ball to his team mate, David Moore. David Moore tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.28
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
16.34
Steve Stockdale flicks the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Gobbi. Cosimo Gobbi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Marr. Dave Marr shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
20.34
Cosimo Gobbi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Marr. Dave Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Bill Greaves easily smothers it.
21.03
Darren Hulme controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Moore. David Moore knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Galli. Neil Galli flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Chris Beresford had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
26.12
Alun Vassell knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.50
Bolton Wanderers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
28.03
Graeme Laver flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Marr but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.33
Nuno Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Galli. Neil Galli whips in a cross ball towards David Moore. David Moore heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Coventry City kick off and get the second half underway!
48.51
Nuno Alves passes the ball forward to Neil Galli. Neil Galli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcus Lowe.
49.17
Patrick Weaver passes the ball forward to Cosimo Gobbi. Cosimo Gobbi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair plays a perfect one-two with Dave Marr and rushes in on goal... Dion Sinclair makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Bill Greaves is on top of it.
57.58
Glynn Holloway makes a probing pass to Edward Grimandi. Edward Grimandi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Galli. Neil Galli plays a perfect one-two with David Moore and rushes in on goal... Neil Galli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.29
Alun Vassell brings the ball forward. Alun Vassell passes the ball forward but Dion Sinclair is offside!
60.23
Bolton Wanderers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
63.23
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
65.46
Graeme Laver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Marr. Dave Marr connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.30
Patrick Weaver chips the ball to his team mate, Alun Vassell. Alun Vassell threads the ball through to Dave Marr. Dave Marr shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
75.36
Darren Hulme flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Galli. Neil Galli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Beresford who gathers it comfortably.
78.32
David Moore hacks Patrick Weaver from behind! The referee calls over David Moore and warns him to calm down! Patrick Weaver hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.58
Bolton Wanderers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
89.47
Cosimo Gobbi flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jason Jeffers.
90.00
Edward Grimandi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Moore. David Moore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to David Moore of Bolton Wanderers
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
27%
45.9%
27%