Coventry 0 Plymouth 1 - 30/09/2006
Coventry 0 Plymouth 1 - 30/09/2006
Coventry City: Andy Marshall, Marcus Hall, Elliott Ward, Andrew Whing, Robert Page, Christopher Birchall (Dele Adebola 65), Jay Tabb (Don Hutchison 73), Colin Cameron, Stephen Hughes, Stern John, Kevin Kyle
Subs not used: Kevin Thornton, Matt Heath, Michael Doyle
Booked: Robert Page 90, Colin Cameron 30
Plymouth Argyle: Luke McCormick, Marcel Seip, Mathias Doumbe, Paul Connolly, David Norris, Tony Capaldi, Lilian Nalis, Akos Buzsaky (Hasney Aljofree 78), Paul Wotton, Reuben Reid (Cherno Samba 74), Nick Chadwick (Luke Summerfield 85)
Subs not used: Gary Sawyer, Romain Larrieu
Booked: David Norris 90
Goals:Samba 82
Attendance: 19545
Referee: M Halsey
Teamtalk
Plymouth debutant Cherno Samba marked his bow for the club by scoring the only goal in a 1-0 Championship victory at Coventry.
The 20-year-old, who was tipped as a future superstar when on Millwall's books before losing his way, only recently joined the Pilgrims after a spell in Spain and gave the first impression that he could prove an inspired signing by Ian Holloway.
The striker, on as a substitute, headed the only goal to secure a smash-and-grab victory for Plymouth, who were equally indebted to their goalkeeper Luke McCormick as he produced a fine display to keep a clean sheet.
The 22-year-old, who is keeping Romain Larrieu out of the team, was called upon twice in the opening two minutes as Coventry made a bright start which they sustained for most of the opening period.
McCormick had to be alert from the outset to hold a Stephen Hughes shot and then deny Kevin Kyle, who should have done better when he got his head to Jay Tabb's cross.
After 10 minutes McCormick did really well to prevent a Chris Birchall cross from finding its way into the net and five minutes before the interval he brilliantly tipped a 20-yard Stern John effort over the crossbar.
Coventry, who this week rejected an approach from West Brom for their manager Micky Adams, did the vast majority of attacking and their best chances fell to Kyle, but the former Sunderland striker headed over from a Hughes corner and an Andrew Whing cross.
The visitors had their moments too and youngster Reuben Reid sent the ball wide from close range in the 14th minute, while Nick Chadwick gave Sky Blues goalkeeper Andy Marshall a chance to impress when tipping over his fierce left-foot strike just after the half-hour mark.
McCormick continued his heroics after the break as he made another terrific acrobatic save from a Colin Cameron free-kick in the 58th minute, and also looked adept in dealing with crosses which Coventry sent over at every opportunity.
Compared to the glut of chances in the early stages it was disappointing stuff in the second half until Samba made the breakthrough eight minutes after his introduction as replacement for Reid.
His fellow substitute Hasney Aljofree, who had been out of action since being knocked out in the 1-0 defeat against Southampton a fortnight ago, set up the goal. Aljofree crossed from the left and Samba headed the ball into the bottom corner of the net.
There was time for McCormick to make one more good stop from Dele Adebola, while David Norris nearly doubled the margin of victory only to fire just wide.
4thegame
Cherno Samba was dancing with delight after netting his first goal for Plymouth to earn them a long awaited win at Coventry.
The striker, a free agent who joined the West Country side from Spanish outft Cadiz, had only been on the field for seven minutes when he rose to head home a left-wing cross.
The late strike ended Plymouth's 50-year wait for a league win at Coventry.
City could have taken the lead in the second minute when they strung together a good early move. Kevin Kyle won the first of many headers and, when Jay Tabb played the ball in to Stephen Hughes, the home skipper forced a save out of Luke McCormick.
It was a deceptively lively start and the action didn't pick up again until the 13th minute when Tony Capaldi came close to netting - at the wrong end. The left-back had little choice other than to react when the ball was flicked on inside the Plymouth area and had to watch as his attempted clearance dipped just over the bar with McCormick stranded.
The visitors spurned a chance to open the scoring in the 14th minute when Reuben Reid wasted a superb opening with some very poor finishing.
David Norris ran 60 metres when a Coventry corner move broke down but, having put Reid in, the striker struck the side-netting.
But the chance seemed to spur the visitors into action and, with the impressive Akos Buzsaky running midfield, they looked dangerous.
Norris went on another charge in the 21st minute and unsurprisingly chose not to pass to Reid but went for goal only for Elliott Ward to block the effort well.
Andy Marshall was then called into action when Marcel Seip beat the Coventry defence with an excellent pass which took out Robert Page and fell to Nick Chadwick who forced the keeper into a fine save.
The visitors were on top and Buzsaky's whipped cross just eluded the outstretched boot of Chadwick at the back post.
Plymouth started the second period on top and both Buzsaky and Lilian Nalis went close for the away team as Plymouth continued to press in a bid to break the deadlock.
Coventry's chances were few and far between but Stern John should have done better in the 54th minute when he turned in the box but hit a tame effort into the hands of McCormick.
Micky Adams sent on Don Hutchison and Dele Adebola to try to pep up his attack but it was Plymouth who looked most likely.
Reid spurned another opportunity to score on his debut when he was set free in the 71st minute but shot wide from a tight angle.
Then, with nine minutes left, Plymouth got their just rewards for all of their pressure.
Hasney Aljofree planted a perfect cross onto the head of Samba who rose above everyone and powered his header past Andy Marshall.
Pilgrims boss Ian Holloway said: "It's nice for Samba. He's had to be patient since he joined as we found him from nowhere really.
"He was at Millwall and Liverpool tried to sign him when he was 15. For whatever reason it didn't work out and he's been in Spain for three or four years.
"I was told of his potential and we managed to beat off a few clubs to sign him." Adams said: "I felt we looked nervous from the very beginning. We never got going as a group and never got to grips with the game.
"It has been a disappointing day but it's not the end of the road. I tried to freshen things up but as a group we were not good enough.
"We had chances but not as many as I'd have liked in open play. Sometimes it's easy to say we were poor but sometimes you have to say it was a good away performance. As good as I've seen."
CCFC
The Sky Blues lose at home for the first time this season after a below par performance, with Plymouth substitute Cherno Samba grabbing a late goal.
Micky Adams made three changes, bringing Stern John back in for the injured Leon Mckenzie, Andrew Whing for the suspended David McNamee and Colin Cameron for Michael Doyle.
The Irishman dropped to the bench, indicating that the City boss either felt he needed a rest or that he required more experience in the engine room.
In a lively start to the game City skipper Stephen Hughes got the first shot on goal in the second minute after good work from Jay Tabb, but his 20-yard drive was straight at Plymouth keeper Luke McCormick.
The Sky Blues continued to exert all the pressure and Stern John was inches away from connecting with a fine Chris Birchall cross before Tony Capaldi nearly turned the ball into his own net.
From that Plymouth launched a rapid counter attack but Reuben Reid could only find the side netting with the goal at his mercy after he was played through on goal by David Norris.
Argyle then enjoyed a prolonged spell of pressure, demonstrating some excellent passing moves and showing why they have only been beaten once on their travels this season.
Andy Marshall had to be alert to a Nick Chadwick shot after the Plymouth striker had forced an uncharacteristic error from Robert Page.
After a period where they had not really been at the races, City finished the half strongly and McCormick produced a fine save from a stinging Stern John effort to keep the scoreline goalless at the break.
Plymouth once again showed their attacking intent from the restart with Akos Buzsaky posing their main threat going forward. The Hungarian left midfielder - who was once signed by Jose Mourinho at Porto - was a constant menace and he shot just over from 25 yards with 49 minutes on the clock.
In the 65th minute, City made their first switch with Dele Adebola replacing Chris Birchall as the Sky Blues switched to a 4-3-3 formation, looking to put the Plymouth defence under more pressure.
Soon after, Don Hutchison replaced Jay Tabb, while Ian Holloway introduced Cherno Samba for Reuben Reid and the substitute grabbed the winning goal for the Pilgrims in the 82nd minute, planting a firm downward header into the back of the net from a left wing cross, leaving Andy Marshall with little chance.
City could have few complaints, having created no chances in the second half, whereas Plymouth looked bright throughout the 90 minutes and regularly had the home side on the back foot.
Coventry City: Andy Marshall, Marcus Hall, Elliott Ward, Andrew Whing, Robert Page, Christopher Birchall (Dele Adebola 65), Jay Tabb (Don Hutchison 73), Colin Cameron, Stephen Hughes, Stern John, Kevin Kyle
Subs not used: Kevin Thornton, Matt Heath, Michael Doyle
Booked: Robert Page 90, Colin Cameron 30
Plymouth Argyle: Luke McCormick, Marcel Seip, Mathias Doumbe, Paul Connolly, David Norris, Tony Capaldi, Lilian Nalis, Akos Buzsaky (Hasney Aljofree 78), Paul Wotton, Reuben Reid (Cherno Samba 74), Nick Chadwick (Luke Summerfield 85)
Subs not used: Gary Sawyer, Romain Larrieu
Booked: David Norris 90
Goals:Samba 82
Attendance: 19545
Referee: M Halsey
Teamtalk
Plymouth debutant Cherno Samba marked his bow for the club by scoring the only goal in a 1-0 Championship victory at Coventry.
The 20-year-old, who was tipped as a future superstar when on Millwall's books before losing his way, only recently joined the Pilgrims after a spell in Spain and gave the first impression that he could prove an inspired signing by Ian Holloway.
The striker, on as a substitute, headed the only goal to secure a smash-and-grab victory for Plymouth, who were equally indebted to their goalkeeper Luke McCormick as he produced a fine display to keep a clean sheet.
The 22-year-old, who is keeping Romain Larrieu out of the team, was called upon twice in the opening two minutes as Coventry made a bright start which they sustained for most of the opening period.
McCormick had to be alert from the outset to hold a Stephen Hughes shot and then deny Kevin Kyle, who should have done better when he got his head to Jay Tabb's cross.
After 10 minutes McCormick did really well to prevent a Chris Birchall cross from finding its way into the net and five minutes before the interval he brilliantly tipped a 20-yard Stern John effort over the crossbar.
Coventry, who this week rejected an approach from West Brom for their manager Micky Adams, did the vast majority of attacking and their best chances fell to Kyle, but the former Sunderland striker headed over from a Hughes corner and an Andrew Whing cross.
The visitors had their moments too and youngster Reuben Reid sent the ball wide from close range in the 14th minute, while Nick Chadwick gave Sky Blues goalkeeper Andy Marshall a chance to impress when tipping over his fierce left-foot strike just after the half-hour mark.
McCormick continued his heroics after the break as he made another terrific acrobatic save from a Colin Cameron free-kick in the 58th minute, and also looked adept in dealing with crosses which Coventry sent over at every opportunity.
Compared to the glut of chances in the early stages it was disappointing stuff in the second half until Samba made the breakthrough eight minutes after his introduction as replacement for Reid.
His fellow substitute Hasney Aljofree, who had been out of action since being knocked out in the 1-0 defeat against Southampton a fortnight ago, set up the goal. Aljofree crossed from the left and Samba headed the ball into the bottom corner of the net.
There was time for McCormick to make one more good stop from Dele Adebola, while David Norris nearly doubled the margin of victory only to fire just wide.
4thegame
Cherno Samba was dancing with delight after netting his first goal for Plymouth to earn them a long awaited win at Coventry.
The striker, a free agent who joined the West Country side from Spanish outft Cadiz, had only been on the field for seven minutes when he rose to head home a left-wing cross.
The late strike ended Plymouth's 50-year wait for a league win at Coventry.
City could have taken the lead in the second minute when they strung together a good early move. Kevin Kyle won the first of many headers and, when Jay Tabb played the ball in to Stephen Hughes, the home skipper forced a save out of Luke McCormick.
It was a deceptively lively start and the action didn't pick up again until the 13th minute when Tony Capaldi came close to netting - at the wrong end. The left-back had little choice other than to react when the ball was flicked on inside the Plymouth area and had to watch as his attempted clearance dipped just over the bar with McCormick stranded.
The visitors spurned a chance to open the scoring in the 14th minute when Reuben Reid wasted a superb opening with some very poor finishing.
David Norris ran 60 metres when a Coventry corner move broke down but, having put Reid in, the striker struck the side-netting.
But the chance seemed to spur the visitors into action and, with the impressive Akos Buzsaky running midfield, they looked dangerous.
Norris went on another charge in the 21st minute and unsurprisingly chose not to pass to Reid but went for goal only for Elliott Ward to block the effort well.
Andy Marshall was then called into action when Marcel Seip beat the Coventry defence with an excellent pass which took out Robert Page and fell to Nick Chadwick who forced the keeper into a fine save.
The visitors were on top and Buzsaky's whipped cross just eluded the outstretched boot of Chadwick at the back post.
Plymouth started the second period on top and both Buzsaky and Lilian Nalis went close for the away team as Plymouth continued to press in a bid to break the deadlock.
Coventry's chances were few and far between but Stern John should have done better in the 54th minute when he turned in the box but hit a tame effort into the hands of McCormick.
Micky Adams sent on Don Hutchison and Dele Adebola to try to pep up his attack but it was Plymouth who looked most likely.
Reid spurned another opportunity to score on his debut when he was set free in the 71st minute but shot wide from a tight angle.
Then, with nine minutes left, Plymouth got their just rewards for all of their pressure.
Hasney Aljofree planted a perfect cross onto the head of Samba who rose above everyone and powered his header past Andy Marshall.
Pilgrims boss Ian Holloway said: "It's nice for Samba. He's had to be patient since he joined as we found him from nowhere really.
"He was at Millwall and Liverpool tried to sign him when he was 15. For whatever reason it didn't work out and he's been in Spain for three or four years.
"I was told of his potential and we managed to beat off a few clubs to sign him." Adams said: "I felt we looked nervous from the very beginning. We never got going as a group and never got to grips with the game.
"It has been a disappointing day but it's not the end of the road. I tried to freshen things up but as a group we were not good enough.
"We had chances but not as many as I'd have liked in open play. Sometimes it's easy to say we were poor but sometimes you have to say it was a good away performance. As good as I've seen."
CCFC
The Sky Blues lose at home for the first time this season after a below par performance, with Plymouth substitute Cherno Samba grabbing a late goal.
Micky Adams made three changes, bringing Stern John back in for the injured Leon Mckenzie, Andrew Whing for the suspended David McNamee and Colin Cameron for Michael Doyle.
The Irishman dropped to the bench, indicating that the City boss either felt he needed a rest or that he required more experience in the engine room.
In a lively start to the game City skipper Stephen Hughes got the first shot on goal in the second minute after good work from Jay Tabb, but his 20-yard drive was straight at Plymouth keeper Luke McCormick.
The Sky Blues continued to exert all the pressure and Stern John was inches away from connecting with a fine Chris Birchall cross before Tony Capaldi nearly turned the ball into his own net.
From that Plymouth launched a rapid counter attack but Reuben Reid could only find the side netting with the goal at his mercy after he was played through on goal by David Norris.
Argyle then enjoyed a prolonged spell of pressure, demonstrating some excellent passing moves and showing why they have only been beaten once on their travels this season.
Andy Marshall had to be alert to a Nick Chadwick shot after the Plymouth striker had forced an uncharacteristic error from Robert Page.
After a period where they had not really been at the races, City finished the half strongly and McCormick produced a fine save from a stinging Stern John effort to keep the scoreline goalless at the break.
Plymouth once again showed their attacking intent from the restart with Akos Buzsaky posing their main threat going forward. The Hungarian left midfielder - who was once signed by Jose Mourinho at Porto - was a constant menace and he shot just over from 25 yards with 49 minutes on the clock.
In the 65th minute, City made their first switch with Dele Adebola replacing Chris Birchall as the Sky Blues switched to a 4-3-3 formation, looking to put the Plymouth defence under more pressure.
Soon after, Don Hutchison replaced Jay Tabb, while Ian Holloway introduced Cherno Samba for Reuben Reid and the substitute grabbed the winning goal for the Pilgrims in the 82nd minute, planting a firm downward header into the back of the net from a left wing cross, leaving Andy Marshall with little chance.
City could have few complaints, having created no chances in the second half, whereas Plymouth looked bright throughout the 90 minutes and regularly had the home side on the back foot.
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