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14/08/2029, Ricoh Arena, Coventry, England
EFL Cup, Round 1

Coventry Vs Buxton

Coventry play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J McAlister (GK) , B Power (CB) , P Gikas (CB) , O Quirke (CB) , M Cleary (RB) , G McCrea (LB) , M Whalen (CDM) , E Obesere (CAM) , R McCormick (RM) , C Davis (LM) , R Molloy (ST) And the subs are: M Ormond (CB) , T McPheters (CB) , R Najarro (CM) , J Selkirk (CM) , C Sherif (ST)

Buxton play in a 3-5-2 Att formation, and line up with: B Uwatse (GK) , D Osmond (CB) , D Macmillan (CB) , G Jones (CB) , A Atorudibo (CM) , L McClean (CM) , M Delaney (CAM) , L Duggan (RM) , J McClellan (LM) , G Babalola (ST) , H MacLellan (ST) And the subs are: J Beatie (RB) , S Priddy (RB) , L Stein (CM) , D Borland (CM) , M Ofodile (ST)

Welcome to Ricoh Arena in Coventry, England where Coventry will face Buxton FC.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 11515.

1' - Coventry kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Clint Davis plays a short pass to Mark Cleary.  Mark Cleary plays a short pass to Owen Quirke.  Owen Quirke finds Elderson Obesere with a short pass.  Elderson Obesere brings the ball forward, outpacing Geoff Babalola.  

5' - Elderson Obesere spots a run from Ronald McCormick.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Ronald McCormick is able to take the ball.  Ronald McCormick tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and Ronald McCormick scores!  That's a nice goal from the Coventry player!  The ball hit the crossbar and into the net!

6' - Buxton kick the ball off for the restart.  

9' - Dave Osmond slides the ball to Josh McClellan.  Josh McClellan passes to Antwan Atorudibo.  Mark Whalen tackles Antwan Atorudibo and the ball goes loose.  Robert Molloy tries to beat Gareth Jones using his ball skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

10' - Robert Molloy sees Clint Davis making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

14' - Gordon McCrea spots a run from Robert Molloy.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Robert Molloy runs on to the ball.  Robert Molloy attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Robert Molloy for Coventry!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

15' - Buxton kick the ball off for the restart.  

20' - Elderson Obesere attempts to outskill Gareth Jones and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

22' - Elderson Obesere passes to Clint Davis.  Clint Davis crosses the ball into the box, but Lee McClean intercepts and takes possession.  

26' - Ronald McCormick takes the ball past Mason Delaney with a turn of pace.  

26' - Ronald McCormick sees Elderson Obesere making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Elderson Obesere has strayed offside!  

36' - Dave Osmond finds Mason Delaney with a long pass.  Mason Delaney tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  That will be a corner for  Buxton.  Geoff Babalola places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, finding Lee McClean.  Lee McClean gets his head to the ball towards goal...but the ball flies over the bar!

39' - Elderson Obesere hits the ball from long range...but Bryn Uwatse stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Antwan Atorudibo gets to the ball first and clears.

41' - Mark Cleary attempts to use his skills to beat Lee McClean, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

43' - Mark Cleary hits a shot, aiming for the top of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot over the crossbar!  The linesman signals its a corner for Coventry.  Mark Cleary will take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Mark Whalen.  Mark Whalen gets his head to the ball hoping to beat Bryn Uwatse...but Bryn Uwatse manages to stop the shot!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Buxton kick the ball off for the restart.  

47' - Antwan Atorudibo passes the ball to David Macmillan.  David Macmillan passes the ball to Josh McClellan.  Josh McClellan sees Hugh MacLellan making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Hugh MacLellan has strayed offside!  

49' - Clint Davis plays a long pass to Mark Cleary.  Mark Cleary attempts to beat Dave Osmond using his skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark Whalen is going to be taken off.  Rodrigo Najarro is going to be brought on.  

54' - Rodrigo Najarro successfully tackles David Macmillan and gains possession for his team.  Coventry attempt to counter.  Rodrigo Najarro attempts to use his skills to beat David Macmillan.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Rodrigo Najarro runs with the ball!  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bradley Power is going to be taken off.  Mark Ormond is brought on from the bench.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Louis Duggan is going to be taken off.  Michael Ofodile is going to be brought on.  

59' - Rodrigo Najarro finds Elderson Obesere with a short pass.  Dave Osmond successfully tackles Elderson Obesere and the ball goes loose.  Rodrigo Najarro tries to beat Antwan Atorudibo using his ball skills, but is then fouled.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Antwan Atorudibo.  That will be a freekick for Coventry.  

60' - Clint Davis places the ball to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

61' - Robert Molloy curves the ball into the box, finding Rodrigo Najarro.  Rodrigo Najarro strikes the ball towards goal...but the shot is offtarget!

65' - Bryn Uwatse passes a long ball to Antwan Atorudibo.  Mark Cleary successfully tackles Antwan Atorudibo and takes the ball.  Mark Cleary passes a long ball to Ronald McCormick.  Ronald McCormick fires a shot from long range towards goal...and Ronald McCormick scores!  That's a superb goal from the Coventry player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

65' - Buxton kick the ball off for the restart.  

68' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dave Osmond is going to be taken off.  John Beatie is going to be brought on.  

74' - Mark Cleary takes the ball past Antwan Atorudibo with a turn of pace.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Lee McClean is going to be taken off.  Leeroy Stein is going to be brought on.  

81' - Phil Gikas plays a long pass to Mark Cleary.  Mark Cleary spots a run from Elderson Obesere.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Elderson Obesere is caught offside!  

87' - Elderson Obesere plays a long ball to Clint Davis.  Clint Davis fires a shot from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Clint Davis for Coventry!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

87' - Buxton kick the ball off for the restart.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Coventry 4 - 0 Buxton FC.