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11/08/2037, Ricoh Arena, Coventry, England
EFL Cup, Round 1
Coventry Vs Sheffield Utd

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

Sheffield Utd play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: D Keenor (GK) , N Pestana (CB) , D Gerdon (CB) , J Morthland (RB) , J Whalen (LB) , G Myles (CDM) , D Aubert (CAM) , C Mbida (RM) , J McDermott (LM) , H Curvis (ST) , J Fischer (ST) And the subs are: I Bardsley (CB) , R Taggart (CB) , L Nixon (CM) , M Burwick (CM) , D Kindrick (ST)
Welcome to Ricoh Arena in Coventry, England where Coventry will face Sheffield Utd.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 22418.

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

4' - Mark Cleary plays a short pass to Elderson Obesere.  Elderson Obesere passes to Jonathan Foley.  Jonathan Foley sees a run from Clint Davis.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Clint Davis takes the ball.  Clint Davis attempts a shot...and Clint Davis scores!  That's a good goal from the Coventry player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

4' - Sheffield Utd kick the ball off for the restart.  

6' - Dax Aubert finds Gareth Myles with a short pass.  Gareth Myles finds Joseph Morthland with a short pass.  Joseph Morthland speeds past Clint Davis.  

7' - Joseph Morthland sees a run from John McDermott.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

10' - Clint Davis plays the ball to Phil Gikas.  Phil Gikas passes a long ball to Jonathan Foley.  Jonathan Foley curls in a cross, but Joseph Morthland intercepts the ball.  

11' - Justin Emedolu tackles Joseph Morthland and takes the ball.  Justin Emedolu looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and Justin Emedolu scores!  That's a nice goal from the Coventry player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

11' - Sheffield Utd kick the ball off for the restart.  

15' - Cabal Mbida plays the ball to Darryl Gerdon.  Darryl Gerdon finds John Whalen with a short pass.  John Whalen spots a run from Hugh Curvis.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

17' - Clint Davis hits the ball long to Mark Cleary.  With a turn of pace, Mark Cleary beats John Whalen.  

20' - Mark Cleary plays a short pass to Elderson Obesere.  Elderson Obesere spots a run from Justin Emedolu.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Justin Emedolu is able to take the ball.  Justin Emedolu attempts a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

26' - Desmond Keenor slides the ball to Gareth Myles.  Gareth Myles slides the ball to Darryl Gerdon.  Darryl Gerdon passes to Joseph Morthland.  Justin Emedolu tackles Joseph Morthland and takes possession.  Coventry attempt a quick counter attack.  Justin Emedolu finds Tommy McPheters with a short pass.  Tommy McPheters passes the ball to Clint Davis.  With a turn of pace, Clint Davis beats Dax Aubert.  

27' - Clint Davis curls in a cross, and manages to find Justin Emedolu.  Justin Emedolu directs a powerful header down towards the bottom corner...but its wide!

30' - Desmond Keenor finds Dax Aubert with a long pass.  Dax Aubert attempts to outskill Phil Gikas and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

31' - Dax Aubert looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Martin Law!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Sheffield Utd.  Gareth Myles gets ready to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but opposing player Tommy McPheters takes possession.  

34' - Cabal Mbida attempts to outskill Jonathan Foley, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

38' - Tommy McPheters finds Bradley Power with a long pass.  Bradley Power plays the ball to John Selkirk.  John Selkirk attempts to speed past John Whalen, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Coventry.  

39' - Elderson Obesere sees Justin Emedolu making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Justin Emedolu is able to control the ball.  Justin Emedolu tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but Desmond Keenor performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

45' - Desmond Keenor slides the ball to John Whalen.  John Whalen finds Neper Pestana with a short pass.  Neper Pestana plays a long ball to Joseph Morthland.  Joseph Morthland passes to Gareth Myles.  Gareth Myles spots a run from Dax Aubert.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Dax Aubert is able to take the ball.  Dax Aubert attempts a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by Martin Law!  

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

45' - Sheffield Utd kick the ball off for the restart.  

47' - John Whalen passes the ball to Neper Pestana.  Neper Pestana passes to Gareth Myles.  Gareth Myles speeds past Tommy McPheters.  

48' - Gareth Myles sees Hugh Curvis making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Hugh Curvis is able to control the ball.  Hugh Curvis attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and Hugh Curvis scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Sheffield Utd player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

49' - Coventry kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - Clint Davis passes to Elderson Obesere.  Elderson Obesere passes to Clint Davis.  Clint Davis hits a shot from long range...but the shot is saved by Desmond Keenor!  

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

58' - Mark Ormond plays a short pass to Mark Cleary.  Mark Cleary spots a run from Justin Emedolu.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Justin Emedolu is able to control the ball.  Justin Emedolu looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

63' - Desmond Keenor plays the ball to Joseph Morthland.  Joseph Morthland finds Gareth Myles with a short pass.  Gareth Myles sees a run from Dax Aubert.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Dax Aubert is able to control the ball.  Dax Aubert looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Dax Aubert scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Sheffield Utd player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

63' - Coventry kick the ball off for the restart.  

66' - Phil Gikas slides the ball to Tommy McPheters.  Tommy McPheters slides the ball to Elderson Obesere.  Elderson Obesere spots a run from John Selkirk.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but John Selkirk is caught offside!  

71' - Jasper Fischer passes the ball to Gareth Myles.  Gareth Myles tries to unleash a long range shot...and Gareth Myles scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Sheffield Utd player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

71' - Coventry kick the ball off for the restart.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Owen Quirke is going to be taken off.  John Killough joins the game from the bench.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Selkirk will come off.  Mike Atkins joins the game from the bench.  

81' - Darryl Gerdon slides the ball to Desmond Keenor.  Desmond Keenor finds Dax Aubert with a long pass.  Dax Aubert spots a run from John McDermott.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

84' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Neper Pestana is going to be taken off.  Ian Bardsley joins the game from the bench.  

85' - Cabal Mbida sees a run from Jasper Fischer.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Jasper Fischer is able to control the ball.  Jasper Fischer hits a shot...and its in! It's a fine goal from Jasper Fischer for Sheffield Utd!  The keeper had no chance!

86' - Coventry kick the ball off for the restart.  

89' - Tommy McPheters passes to Phil Gikas.  Phil Gikas plays a short pass to Elderson Obesere.  Elderson Obesere sees a run from Justin Emedolu.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Justin Emedolu runs on to the ball.  Justin Emedolu shoots, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Justin Emedolu for Coventry!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

90' - Sheffield Utd kick the ball off for the restart.  

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



The match has ended Coventry 3 - 4 Sheffield Utd.