Crystal Palace 1 Coventry 0 - 23/09/2006
Crystal Palace 1 Coventry 0 23/09/06
Crystal Palace: Gabor Kiraly, Darren Ward, Gary Borrowdale, Leon Cort, Matthew Lawrence, Danny Butterfield (Ben Watson 18), Michael Hughes (Shefki Kuqi 71), Jobi McAnuff, Mark Kennedy, James Scowcroft, Clinton Morrison (Dougie Freedman 88)
Subs not used: Stuart Green, Julian Speroni
Booked: Matthew Lawrence 25, Jobi McAnuff 64, Shefki Kuqi 80
Goals: Morrison 55
Coventry City: Andy Marshall, Marcus Hall, Elliott Ward, Robert Page, David McNamee, Christopher Birchall, Michael Doyle (Dele Adebola 68), Jay Tabb, Stephen Hughes, Kevin Kyle (Colin Cameron 68), Leon McKenzie (Stern John 68)
Subs not used: Matt Heath, Don Hutchison
Booked: David McNamee 42, Jay Tabb 90
Sent off: David McNamee 73
Attendance: 16093
Referee: K Wolmer
Teamtalk
Clinton Morrison's second-half goal lit up a drab game and took Crystal Palace into the Championship's top six with a 1-0 win over Coventry.
The Republic of Ireland striker's superb volley 10 minutes after half-time was enough to sink 10-man Coventry, whose misery was compounded when David McNamee was sent off 18 minutes from full-time.
Coventry began well, but faded after the break and Leon Cort, Michael Hughes and substitute Shefki Kuqi all missed chances to make the game safe for Palace, who won at home for the first time since August 13.
For the second time in their careers, brothers Darren and Elliott Ward, of Palace and Coventry respectively, opposed each other in a senior game.
Coventry also handed a full debut to striker Leon McKenzie, their recent £1million signing from Norwich.
Morrison almost gave the home team the lead in the eighth minute with a first-time shot at the near post following Gary Borrowdale's left-wing cross, which forced a smart save from Andy Marshall.
But Coventry should have gone in front in the 26th minute when Elliott Ward, picked out by Stephen Hughes' curling free-kick from the right, somehow headed wide at the far post from three yards.
In the 39th minute, Morrison fired Scowcroft's low cross too high from 10 yards, and a minute later Marshall made an excellent stop to keep out Cort's point-blank header from Mark Kennedy's free-kick.
Palace had gone close through substitute Ben Watson early in the second half before Morrison made his mark in the 55th minute.
With his back to goal, Morrison controlled Gary Borrowdale's left-wing cross with his first touch before hooking a right-footed volley into Marshall's top-left corner with his second.
Seven minutes later, Cort came desperately close to doubling the lead with another powerful header from Kennedy's corner that flew just wide.
In the 69th minute, Coventry boss Micky Adams made a triple substitution, with Dele Adebola, Stern John and Colin Cameron replacing McKenzie, Kevin Kyle and Stephen Hughes.
But it was Palace who continued to press, and Michael Hughes nodded Scowcroft's left-wing cross just over after making superb ground to reach the penalty area.
Life for the Sky Blues became even harder in the 72nd minute when David McNamee was shown the red card after collecting his second booking for a foul on Jobi McAnuff.
Shortly afterwards, Watson set up fellow substitute Kuqi seven yards from goal, but the Finn was denied by Elliott Ward's well-timed sliding tackle.
Palace were almost punished for their profligacy when Marcus Hall shot into the side netting in the 88th minute.
CCFC
Coventry City suffered their third 1-0 defeat away from home this season as they lost to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Clinton Morrison scored a belter in the 55th minute to give the home side all three points and send the Sky Blues away empty-handed.
Micky Adams made one change to the side that was victorious over Leeds United last weekend.
Stern John made way for Leon McKenzie, who replaced him as a substitute at the Ricoh Arena.
The rest of the side was unchanged, with Micky Adams keeping faith with the majority of the side which beat Kevin Blackwell's men.
For Palace, James Scowcroft started against his former side and partnered Morrison up front, with last week's match-winner Shefki Kuqi on the bench.
McKenzie looked lively in the seventh minute and went close to opening the scoring when he pulled his shot inches wide of the post.
Moments later, it was Palace who had a fantastic opportunity, when Borrowdale's cross found Morrison at the near post, who forced Andy Marshall to turn his shot onto the upright.
Kevin Kyle headed into the arms of Kiraly on 11 minutes, before a minute later, Tabb pulled his shot just wide of the left upright.
Palace were forced into making an early substitution on 19 minutes, when Ben Watson came on the injured Danny Butterfield.
Matt Lawrence was booked for a cynical foul on Tabb on 25 minutes, but Palace gave away another free-kick from the set-piece and from Hughes' in-swinging free-kick, Elliott Ward headed the opportunity just wide of the goal and against the backboard.
Marshall made a fantastic save just before the break when a Palace free-kick found Cort, who saved at point-blank save.
McNamee went into the book on the 42nd minute after a needless foul.
City started the second half brightly, with Hungarian goalkeeper Kiraly making an excellent save from a Stephen Hughes free-kick.
The action soon switched to the other end, with Ben Watson forcing Marshall down to protect his goal.
Crystal Palace took the lead in the 55th minute with the most well-taken of goals. The ball came to Morrison on the edge of the 18-yard box, who flicked it on the turn before smashing it on the volley in off the post, leaving Marshall no chance as it flew past him.
The Sky Blues made a triple substitution on 69 minutes, when Stern John, Dele Adebola and Colin Cameron replaced McKenzie, Kyle and Doyle.
Michael Hughes fired over from point black range on 71 minutes, which was to be his last action of the game, with the Irishman being replaced by Shefki Kuqi moments later.
The day went from bad to worse on 73 minutes, when McNamee received his second yellow card for a foul on Kennedy and was subsequently given his marching orders.
Scowcroft tested Marshall with a long-range effort on 74 minutes, before Kuqi tried his luck, only to be foiled by a challenge from Ward.
Coventry advanced to try and get something from the game and Hall came close in the 88th minute, when his shot hit the outside of the post.
4thegame
Peter Taylor's Eagles are on the up after Clinton Morrison's second-half strike lifted Palace towards the leaders.
The Republic of Ireland international volleyed home ten minutes after the break to give Palace their second consecutive win and ensured Coventry's misery continued on the road.
And the Sky Blues were not helped by the sending off of defender David McNamee for a second bookable offence following a foul on Jobi McAnuff.
The first half was not particularly good with both sides struggling for passes despite perfect conditions on a warm afternoon.
The nearest Palace came to scoring came on the half-hour when Leon Cort rose high to head across the goal-line with Morrison just failing to finish off as Coventry scrambled clear.
Other than that, McAnuff had a couple of half-chances while Morrison volleyed over from James Scowcroft's pass.
Coventry had one excellent chance when Elliott Ward headed wide from Stephen Hughes' inswinging free-kick.
After the break, Palace looked a bit brighter and got their reward within ten minutes. Captain Michael Hughes on the right touchline drifted inside and passed to Mark Kennedy who in turn kept the move ticking with Gary Borrowdale overlapping.
The England Under-21 full-back swept over an awkward cross but Morrison brilliantly chested it down onto his left foot and from 15 yards out by-passed Andy Marshall as the ball flew into the top corner.
Darren Ward and Cort were giving nothing away as Coventry tried to get back. But their hopes disappeared after McNamee made a rash challenge on McAnuff and referee Mr Woolmer, who had a fussy afternoon anyway, flashed his yellow card at him for the second time.
Palace should have added a second near the end when substitute Shefki Kuqi won the ball from keeper Andy Marshall wide on the left touchline.
The Finland striker then unselfishly passed across the pitch to Morrison who, from 40 yards out and with an open goal in front of him, placed his shot over the crossbar.
Palace boss Peter Taylor said: "The goal was a long time coming but it was a very tight game.
"Before the Norwich game we were conceding goals too easily but Leon Cort was showing good understanding and looked very solid for us.
"It was a great goal from Clinton Morrison, a great touch and a fantastic goal for us.
"We now have four very good strikers, all different and all able to contribute. Jobi McAnuff upped his game in the second half and this helped us to get on top.
Coventry boss Micky Adams said: "It was one of those games and we never really got going. But we were not rolled over today by any means and perhaps Palace did surprise us a bit with their goal.
"We were hoping to get just that one chance but the sending-off made it difficult for us. I have no complaints about the sending-off, as it was a silly challenge from our full-back.
"Our away form is frozen and if I could find the answer we could be a decent side.
"While our home record is good we cannot completely rely on it as we will experience times when we will drop points. Until our away form improves we will continue to be up and down the table.''
Crystal Palace: Gabor Kiraly, Darren Ward, Gary Borrowdale, Leon Cort, Matthew Lawrence, Danny Butterfield (Ben Watson 18), Michael Hughes (Shefki Kuqi 71), Jobi McAnuff, Mark Kennedy, James Scowcroft, Clinton Morrison (Dougie Freedman 88)
Subs not used: Stuart Green, Julian Speroni
Booked: Matthew Lawrence 25, Jobi McAnuff 64, Shefki Kuqi 80
Goals: Morrison 55
Coventry City: Andy Marshall, Marcus Hall, Elliott Ward, Robert Page, David McNamee, Christopher Birchall, Michael Doyle (Dele Adebola 68), Jay Tabb, Stephen Hughes, Kevin Kyle (Colin Cameron 68), Leon McKenzie (Stern John 68)
Subs not used: Matt Heath, Don Hutchison
Booked: David McNamee 42, Jay Tabb 90
Sent off: David McNamee 73
Attendance: 16093
Referee: K Wolmer
Teamtalk
Clinton Morrison's second-half goal lit up a drab game and took Crystal Palace into the Championship's top six with a 1-0 win over Coventry.
The Republic of Ireland striker's superb volley 10 minutes after half-time was enough to sink 10-man Coventry, whose misery was compounded when David McNamee was sent off 18 minutes from full-time.
Coventry began well, but faded after the break and Leon Cort, Michael Hughes and substitute Shefki Kuqi all missed chances to make the game safe for Palace, who won at home for the first time since August 13.
For the second time in their careers, brothers Darren and Elliott Ward, of Palace and Coventry respectively, opposed each other in a senior game.
Coventry also handed a full debut to striker Leon McKenzie, their recent £1million signing from Norwich.
Morrison almost gave the home team the lead in the eighth minute with a first-time shot at the near post following Gary Borrowdale's left-wing cross, which forced a smart save from Andy Marshall.
But Coventry should have gone in front in the 26th minute when Elliott Ward, picked out by Stephen Hughes' curling free-kick from the right, somehow headed wide at the far post from three yards.
In the 39th minute, Morrison fired Scowcroft's low cross too high from 10 yards, and a minute later Marshall made an excellent stop to keep out Cort's point-blank header from Mark Kennedy's free-kick.
Palace had gone close through substitute Ben Watson early in the second half before Morrison made his mark in the 55th minute.
With his back to goal, Morrison controlled Gary Borrowdale's left-wing cross with his first touch before hooking a right-footed volley into Marshall's top-left corner with his second.
Seven minutes later, Cort came desperately close to doubling the lead with another powerful header from Kennedy's corner that flew just wide.
In the 69th minute, Coventry boss Micky Adams made a triple substitution, with Dele Adebola, Stern John and Colin Cameron replacing McKenzie, Kevin Kyle and Stephen Hughes.
But it was Palace who continued to press, and Michael Hughes nodded Scowcroft's left-wing cross just over after making superb ground to reach the penalty area.
Life for the Sky Blues became even harder in the 72nd minute when David McNamee was shown the red card after collecting his second booking for a foul on Jobi McAnuff.
Shortly afterwards, Watson set up fellow substitute Kuqi seven yards from goal, but the Finn was denied by Elliott Ward's well-timed sliding tackle.
Palace were almost punished for their profligacy when Marcus Hall shot into the side netting in the 88th minute.
CCFC
Coventry City suffered their third 1-0 defeat away from home this season as they lost to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Clinton Morrison scored a belter in the 55th minute to give the home side all three points and send the Sky Blues away empty-handed.
Micky Adams made one change to the side that was victorious over Leeds United last weekend.
Stern John made way for Leon McKenzie, who replaced him as a substitute at the Ricoh Arena.
The rest of the side was unchanged, with Micky Adams keeping faith with the majority of the side which beat Kevin Blackwell's men.
For Palace, James Scowcroft started against his former side and partnered Morrison up front, with last week's match-winner Shefki Kuqi on the bench.
McKenzie looked lively in the seventh minute and went close to opening the scoring when he pulled his shot inches wide of the post.
Moments later, it was Palace who had a fantastic opportunity, when Borrowdale's cross found Morrison at the near post, who forced Andy Marshall to turn his shot onto the upright.
Kevin Kyle headed into the arms of Kiraly on 11 minutes, before a minute later, Tabb pulled his shot just wide of the left upright.
Palace were forced into making an early substitution on 19 minutes, when Ben Watson came on the injured Danny Butterfield.
Matt Lawrence was booked for a cynical foul on Tabb on 25 minutes, but Palace gave away another free-kick from the set-piece and from Hughes' in-swinging free-kick, Elliott Ward headed the opportunity just wide of the goal and against the backboard.
Marshall made a fantastic save just before the break when a Palace free-kick found Cort, who saved at point-blank save.
McNamee went into the book on the 42nd minute after a needless foul.
City started the second half brightly, with Hungarian goalkeeper Kiraly making an excellent save from a Stephen Hughes free-kick.
The action soon switched to the other end, with Ben Watson forcing Marshall down to protect his goal.
Crystal Palace took the lead in the 55th minute with the most well-taken of goals. The ball came to Morrison on the edge of the 18-yard box, who flicked it on the turn before smashing it on the volley in off the post, leaving Marshall no chance as it flew past him.
The Sky Blues made a triple substitution on 69 minutes, when Stern John, Dele Adebola and Colin Cameron replaced McKenzie, Kyle and Doyle.
Michael Hughes fired over from point black range on 71 minutes, which was to be his last action of the game, with the Irishman being replaced by Shefki Kuqi moments later.
The day went from bad to worse on 73 minutes, when McNamee received his second yellow card for a foul on Kennedy and was subsequently given his marching orders.
Scowcroft tested Marshall with a long-range effort on 74 minutes, before Kuqi tried his luck, only to be foiled by a challenge from Ward.
Coventry advanced to try and get something from the game and Hall came close in the 88th minute, when his shot hit the outside of the post.
4thegame
Peter Taylor's Eagles are on the up after Clinton Morrison's second-half strike lifted Palace towards the leaders.
The Republic of Ireland international volleyed home ten minutes after the break to give Palace their second consecutive win and ensured Coventry's misery continued on the road.
And the Sky Blues were not helped by the sending off of defender David McNamee for a second bookable offence following a foul on Jobi McAnuff.
The first half was not particularly good with both sides struggling for passes despite perfect conditions on a warm afternoon.
The nearest Palace came to scoring came on the half-hour when Leon Cort rose high to head across the goal-line with Morrison just failing to finish off as Coventry scrambled clear.
Other than that, McAnuff had a couple of half-chances while Morrison volleyed over from James Scowcroft's pass.
Coventry had one excellent chance when Elliott Ward headed wide from Stephen Hughes' inswinging free-kick.
After the break, Palace looked a bit brighter and got their reward within ten minutes. Captain Michael Hughes on the right touchline drifted inside and passed to Mark Kennedy who in turn kept the move ticking with Gary Borrowdale overlapping.
The England Under-21 full-back swept over an awkward cross but Morrison brilliantly chested it down onto his left foot and from 15 yards out by-passed Andy Marshall as the ball flew into the top corner.
Darren Ward and Cort were giving nothing away as Coventry tried to get back. But their hopes disappeared after McNamee made a rash challenge on McAnuff and referee Mr Woolmer, who had a fussy afternoon anyway, flashed his yellow card at him for the second time.
Palace should have added a second near the end when substitute Shefki Kuqi won the ball from keeper Andy Marshall wide on the left touchline.
The Finland striker then unselfishly passed across the pitch to Morrison who, from 40 yards out and with an open goal in front of him, placed his shot over the crossbar.
Palace boss Peter Taylor said: "The goal was a long time coming but it was a very tight game.
"Before the Norwich game we were conceding goals too easily but Leon Cort was showing good understanding and looked very solid for us.
"It was a great goal from Clinton Morrison, a great touch and a fantastic goal for us.
"We now have four very good strikers, all different and all able to contribute. Jobi McAnuff upped his game in the second half and this helped us to get on top.
Coventry boss Micky Adams said: "It was one of those games and we never really got going. But we were not rolled over today by any means and perhaps Palace did surprise us a bit with their goal.
"We were hoping to get just that one chance but the sending-off made it difficult for us. I have no complaints about the sending-off, as it was a silly challenge from our full-back.
"Our away form is frozen and if I could find the answer we could be a decent side.
"While our home record is good we cannot completely rely on it as we will experience times when we will drop points. Until our away form improves we will continue to be up and down the table.''
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