WhiteBallProject » Ilkeston v Coventry Copsewood

Matchman · 19/8/2017 1:45 PM

Mr Whiteball is unavailable for this afternoon's match but coverage will go ahead as usual.

Matchman · 19/8/2017 1:48 PM

Ilkeston team:
1 Curtis Hall
2 Tom Marshall
3 Jamie Walker
4 Chris Shaw
5 Charlie Jemson
6 Elliot Hodgett-Young
7 Martin Lench
8 Micah Edwards
9 RomaineGraham
10 Montel Gibson
11 Alex Marshall

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Matchman · 19/8/2017 1:50 PM

Subs : 12 Paris Simmons, 17 Craig Swinscow, 14 Lavell White, 15 Billy Bennett, 16 Tim Hopkinson.

Matchman · 19/8/2017 1:53 PM

There will be one minutes applause before kick off in memory of Mark Duffy's wife, Nicola.

Matchman · 19/8/2017 1:58 PM

The teams are lined up for the one minutes applause

Matchman · 19/8/2017 2:01 PM

Well observed and we're ready to start. We're off Coventry to kick off

Matchman · 19/8/2017 2:05 PM

Early touch for both keepers. Chance for Montel Gibson but keeper save. GOAL from corner scorer Alex Marshall. Ilkeston lead after 4 minutes

Matchman · 19/8/2017 2:10 PM

Slip by Ilkeston keeper Curtis Hall but he gets away with it. Good Coventry move wins a corner. Eventually cleared but another Coventry corner. This time cleared more easily.

Matchman · 19/8/2017 2:16 PM

Coventry are playing the ball around well and look a decent side. Almost a second goal for Marshall but he can't quite guide the ball past O'Donnell who saves well. 15 minutes 1-0.

Matchman · 19/8/2017 2:24 PM

Another Ilkeston chance but Montel Gibson's shot is blocked by Copsewood defender. Corner for Ilkeston met powerfully by Jamie Walker but good save again. 22 minutes 1-0.

Matchman · 19/8/2017 2:31 PM

Good interception by Marshall nearly creates chance. Coventry substitution on 29 minutes.

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Matchman · 19/8/2017 2:38 PM

Terrific effort by Gibson but Copsewood keeper is on great from. Coventry winger's shot goes wide when well placed. 35 minutes still 1-0.

Matchman · 19/8/2017 2:43 PM

Corner for Copsewood but header is too high. Good Ilkeston build up involving several players but Coventry manage to clear. It's been fairly even but Ilkeston have had more chances Five minutes to half time.

Matchman · 19/8/2017 2:49 PM

Good defending by Tom Marshall. Another corner for Copsewood It looked like an equaliser but the linesman's flag is up to save Ilkeston. Tough on Copsewood.
It's half time and Ilkeston lead by a single goal.

Matchman · 19/8/2017 3:06 PM

Second half is underway. Early momentum is with Copsewood.

Matchman · 19/8/2017 3:15 PM

Referee has to sort out a scuffle in midfield. Not sure if there was a booking. Nice Coventry move ends with a wild shot miles over the bar but they are pressing forward. Chris Wilson King finds net for Coventry but again Linesman's flag is raised, correct decision. Ilkeston break away and Marshall scores his second to put Ilkeston two up. 2-0 56 minutes.

Matchman · 19/8/2017 3:17 PM

The goal came against the run of play as Coventry were starting to get on top.

Matchman · 19/8/2017 3:24 PM

Hodgett-Young heads clear dangerous cross. Today's attendance 437. Keeper Hall has to claw a cross wide. Copsewood go close twice in quick succession. Both shots blocked then Coventry keeper has to save at the other end. Another scuffle breaks out as the rain comes down.

Matchman · 19/8/2017 3:31 PM

Hall has to make another smart save as Copsewood certainly haven't given up. Romaine Graham forces his way through but shoots too high. It's a much better game than last week with both sides attacking with regularity. Copsewood player gets booked for over aggression. 74 minutes 2-0.

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Matchman · 19/8/2017 3:42 PM

Copsewood header goes wide. Really good opportunity missed. Romaine Graham replaced by Paris Simmons on 83 minutes.

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Matchman · 19/8/2017 3:52 PM

Curtis Hall races out to clear but his clearance goes to a Copsewood player who shoots towards goal. Hall scrambles back to make an excellent save. Copsewood are still trying to get something from the game in the closing stages. Good play by Martin Lench relieves the pressure. Ilkeston player brought down on edge of area.

Matchman · 19/8/2017 3:54 PM

No booking and nothing comes from free kick. That's full time and a first win for Ilkeston.