Coventry 2 Wolves 1 - 07/02/2009
Coventry 2 Wolves 1 - 07/02/2009
Coventry City: Keiren Westwood, Stephen Wright, Daniel Fox, James McPake, Ben Turner, Jordan Henderson, Guillaume Beuzelin, David Bell, Michael Doyle, Leon McKenzie (Freddy Eastwood 77), Clinton Morrison (Leon Best 87)
Subs not used: Andy Marshall, Lee Sawyer, Marcus Hall
Booked: Stephen Wright 70
Goals: Michael Doyle 25, Leon McKenzie 75
Wolverhampton Wanderers: Wayne Hennessey, Kevin Foley, Richard Stearman, Christophe Berra, Karl Henry (David Edwards 84), Nigel Quashie, Michael Kightly (Kyel Reid 86), Matthew Jarvis, Stephen Ward, Chris Iwelumo (Sam Vokes 62), Sylvan Ebanks-Blake
Subs not used: Shane Higgs, Andy Keogh
Booked: Karl Henry 57, Stephen Ward 53
Goals: Sam Vokes 72
Attendance: 21167
Referee: M Oliver
Teamtalk
Keiren Westwood saved Sylvan Ebanks-Blake's injury-time penalty to ensure Coventry hung on to all three points with a 2-1 home win over Wolves.
Ebanks-Blake was tripped inside the area by Ben Turner and referee Michael Oliver immediately pointed to the spot. The 20-goal striker dusted himself down to take the kick but Westwood saved it.
Michael Doyle scored for the second successive game to give Coventry the half-time lead but substitute Sam Vokes brought Wolves level. However, parity did not last long and Leon McKenzie's goal won it for the Sky Blues.
Both managers made three changes and both handed full debuts to centre-backs.
James McPake started at the heart of Coventry's defence alongside the recalled Ben Turner following his arrival from Livingston. Freddy Eastwood missed out against his former club as Leon McKenzie was preferred up front.
Christophe Berra went straight into Wolves' line up after joining from Hearts while Nigel Quashie and Chris Iwelumo also came back into the side.
Doyle followed up his goal in the defeat at Derby last week by getting on the scoresheet again after 25 minutes following good work by his fellow Republic of Ireland international Clinton Morrison.
Morrison showed good strength to hold off Richard Stearman and get a shot away. His effort struck a post and rebounded kindly into the path of Doyle who could not miss from six yards out.
The goal came somewhat against the run of play. Wolves had been the better side and Coventry struggled to get out of their own half early on.
But the hosts grew in confidence after the goal and David Bell, making his home debut following his deadline-day transfer from Norwich, came close to extending Coventry's lead before the half-hour mark.
Berra should have equalised just before the break but he headed over from Matt Jarvis' corner when unmarked just six yards out.
The Scot was presented with a similar chance after an hour, he managed to get his effort on target this time but it was a comfortable save for Westwood.
Ebanks-Blake and Iwelumo have scored 33 league goals between them for Wolves this season but they did not get a sniff of a chance in this game.
Mick McCarthy decided to split up the partnership after 62 minutes by bringing on Vokes for Iwelumo, and it proved to be an inspired move as the Wales international brought the league leaders level within 10 minutes of his introduction.
Michael Kightly dug-out a cross from the left-hand side and Vokes was on hand to head home at the far post.
But parity lasted just three minutes. McKenzie should have scored moments before following a mistake by Berra but somehow blazed his shot over the crossbar from six yards.
He made no mistake when given a second opportunity, slotting the ball into the bottom corner after collecting Jordan Henderson's pass.
Only a fine save from Wayne Hennessey to tip Morrison's shot round the post prevented Coventry from extending their lead before Westwood's heroics at the end.
CCFC
Keiren Westwood was the hero for Coventry after saving an injury-time penalty to keep City's 2-1 lead intact.
City had led through Michael Doyle's first half strike, but were pegged back by a Sam Vokes header in the 72nd minute.
Leon McKenzie, who was given a start up-front, restored the lead three minutes later - but referee Michael Oliver awarded a penalty in the last seconds of the game.
However, Westwood blocked Sylvan Ebanks-Blake's effort to send the Sky Blues supporters into a frenzy.
Chris Coleman handed a debut to James McPake and the Scot had to keep any nerves in check as Wolves pressed forward.
Matthew Jarvis was the early threat as he looked to feed crosses into the box, but McPake and defensive partner Ben Turner managed to keep the early advances at bay.
The game's major battles came from the middle of the park, but neither side seemed capable of finding the decisive ball,
The first major effort came in the 14th minute when Jordan Henderson broke down the right flank and passed to Clinton Morrison outside the box. The striker turned and played in David Bell, who turned his marker before firing a shot towards goal for Wayne Hennessey to save well.
Wolves responded two minutes later and nearly capitalised on a mix-up between McPake and Westwood - but as he went to round the keeper, Westwood recovered and cleared.
Then, after the game suffered a brief lull, great forward play from Morrison helped give City the lead. The leading scorer used his strength to turn in the box and knock an effort past Hennessey six yards out. The effort rebounded off the post and Doyle charged in and slide tackled the ball into the net.
The game continued to be tight with no side producing real efforts. Wolves had their first attempt on goal in the 43rd minute, when Christophe Berra rose to meet a corner - although his header way well-wide of the target.
By the end of the first half, Wolves had failed to register a shot on target. But they started the second half with a high-tempo as they aimed to pull level.
Jarvis was the visitors' main outlet but the tricky winger's crosses were causing problems - although the City defence handled them well.
Wolves finally got a shot on target in the 56th minute when the ball trickled through to Chris Iwelumo - but the striker's effort was weak and Westwood was able to gather the ball.
City were happy to sit back and defend but Wolves pressure eventually resulted in a goal. They won a 72nd minute corner which Michael Kightly swung to the backpost for substitute Sam Vokes to head home.
However, the goal sparked City into life and produced an exhilarating response.
First, City raced into the Wolves box and Guillaume Beuzelin found Henderson in space to the right. The loanee struck a sweet half-volley, but it narrowly went wide.
Wolves restarted but were pegged back into their own box again. McKenzie received the ball and weaved past the defence to leave himself clear to the right of the goal. However, he got under his shot and sent it high over the bar.
But he soon made up for the miss with an effort seconds later in the 75th minute. City won the ball in midfield and Henderson played a weighted through-ball for McKenzie to run onto and place past Hennessey to restore the lead.
The Sky Blues seemed determined not to repeat the mistake of sitting back and continued to press forward when they could. Morrison was able to try his luck from range and Doyle blasted a shot narrowly over the bar.
Wolves continued to push and, deep into injury time, a goalmouth scramble saw a penalty awarded after Turner fouled.
But Westwood pulled off a great save to protect the advantage and give City the points.
4thegame
Keiren Westwood's dramatic penalty save four minutes into stoppage time ruined Mick McCarthy's 50th birthday celebrations as Coventry City defeated the Championship leaders.
The visitors found themselves trailing in the 24th minute when Michael Doyle made it two goals in two games.
Clinton Morrison bravely beat keeper Wayne Hennessey to the ball and when his shot thundered against a post, Doyle slammed in the rebound from six yards.
Wolves wasted an excellent chance to equalise two minutes before the break when Michael Kightly's corner from the left was wastefully headed over the bar by the unmarked Christopher Berra on his debut.
McCarthy's half-time team talk had the desired effect as Coventry's defence was put under sustained pressure.
The breakthrough came in the 72nd minute when Kightly's corner from the left was met at the far post by substitute Sam Vokes, who headed the ball into the top corner.
Coventry refused to buckle and they restored their lead just three minutes later.
A well-crafted through ball from Jordan Henderson teed up Leon McKenzie and he smacked a low shot into the far corner.
Wolves were thrown a dramatic lifeline in the fourth minute of stoppage time when Sylvan Ebanks-Blake was fouled inside the area.
The Championship's top scorer stepped up but Westwood dived to his right to prevent the striker netting his 21st goal of the season from the penalty spot.
Coventry City: Keiren Westwood, Stephen Wright, Daniel Fox, James McPake, Ben Turner, Jordan Henderson, Guillaume Beuzelin, David Bell, Michael Doyle, Leon McKenzie (Freddy Eastwood 77), Clinton Morrison (Leon Best 87)
Subs not used: Andy Marshall, Lee Sawyer, Marcus Hall
Booked: Stephen Wright 70
Goals: Michael Doyle 25, Leon McKenzie 75
Wolverhampton Wanderers: Wayne Hennessey, Kevin Foley, Richard Stearman, Christophe Berra, Karl Henry (David Edwards 84), Nigel Quashie, Michael Kightly (Kyel Reid 86), Matthew Jarvis, Stephen Ward, Chris Iwelumo (Sam Vokes 62), Sylvan Ebanks-Blake
Subs not used: Shane Higgs, Andy Keogh
Booked: Karl Henry 57, Stephen Ward 53
Goals: Sam Vokes 72
Attendance: 21167
Referee: M Oliver
Teamtalk
Keiren Westwood saved Sylvan Ebanks-Blake's injury-time penalty to ensure Coventry hung on to all three points with a 2-1 home win over Wolves.
Ebanks-Blake was tripped inside the area by Ben Turner and referee Michael Oliver immediately pointed to the spot. The 20-goal striker dusted himself down to take the kick but Westwood saved it.
Michael Doyle scored for the second successive game to give Coventry the half-time lead but substitute Sam Vokes brought Wolves level. However, parity did not last long and Leon McKenzie's goal won it for the Sky Blues.
Both managers made three changes and both handed full debuts to centre-backs.
James McPake started at the heart of Coventry's defence alongside the recalled Ben Turner following his arrival from Livingston. Freddy Eastwood missed out against his former club as Leon McKenzie was preferred up front.
Christophe Berra went straight into Wolves' line up after joining from Hearts while Nigel Quashie and Chris Iwelumo also came back into the side.
Doyle followed up his goal in the defeat at Derby last week by getting on the scoresheet again after 25 minutes following good work by his fellow Republic of Ireland international Clinton Morrison.
Morrison showed good strength to hold off Richard Stearman and get a shot away. His effort struck a post and rebounded kindly into the path of Doyle who could not miss from six yards out.
The goal came somewhat against the run of play. Wolves had been the better side and Coventry struggled to get out of their own half early on.
But the hosts grew in confidence after the goal and David Bell, making his home debut following his deadline-day transfer from Norwich, came close to extending Coventry's lead before the half-hour mark.
Berra should have equalised just before the break but he headed over from Matt Jarvis' corner when unmarked just six yards out.
The Scot was presented with a similar chance after an hour, he managed to get his effort on target this time but it was a comfortable save for Westwood.
Ebanks-Blake and Iwelumo have scored 33 league goals between them for Wolves this season but they did not get a sniff of a chance in this game.
Mick McCarthy decided to split up the partnership after 62 minutes by bringing on Vokes for Iwelumo, and it proved to be an inspired move as the Wales international brought the league leaders level within 10 minutes of his introduction.
Michael Kightly dug-out a cross from the left-hand side and Vokes was on hand to head home at the far post.
But parity lasted just three minutes. McKenzie should have scored moments before following a mistake by Berra but somehow blazed his shot over the crossbar from six yards.
He made no mistake when given a second opportunity, slotting the ball into the bottom corner after collecting Jordan Henderson's pass.
Only a fine save from Wayne Hennessey to tip Morrison's shot round the post prevented Coventry from extending their lead before Westwood's heroics at the end.
CCFC
Keiren Westwood was the hero for Coventry after saving an injury-time penalty to keep City's 2-1 lead intact.
City had led through Michael Doyle's first half strike, but were pegged back by a Sam Vokes header in the 72nd minute.
Leon McKenzie, who was given a start up-front, restored the lead three minutes later - but referee Michael Oliver awarded a penalty in the last seconds of the game.
However, Westwood blocked Sylvan Ebanks-Blake's effort to send the Sky Blues supporters into a frenzy.
Chris Coleman handed a debut to James McPake and the Scot had to keep any nerves in check as Wolves pressed forward.
Matthew Jarvis was the early threat as he looked to feed crosses into the box, but McPake and defensive partner Ben Turner managed to keep the early advances at bay.
The game's major battles came from the middle of the park, but neither side seemed capable of finding the decisive ball,
The first major effort came in the 14th minute when Jordan Henderson broke down the right flank and passed to Clinton Morrison outside the box. The striker turned and played in David Bell, who turned his marker before firing a shot towards goal for Wayne Hennessey to save well.
Wolves responded two minutes later and nearly capitalised on a mix-up between McPake and Westwood - but as he went to round the keeper, Westwood recovered and cleared.
Then, after the game suffered a brief lull, great forward play from Morrison helped give City the lead. The leading scorer used his strength to turn in the box and knock an effort past Hennessey six yards out. The effort rebounded off the post and Doyle charged in and slide tackled the ball into the net.
The game continued to be tight with no side producing real efforts. Wolves had their first attempt on goal in the 43rd minute, when Christophe Berra rose to meet a corner - although his header way well-wide of the target.
By the end of the first half, Wolves had failed to register a shot on target. But they started the second half with a high-tempo as they aimed to pull level.
Jarvis was the visitors' main outlet but the tricky winger's crosses were causing problems - although the City defence handled them well.
Wolves finally got a shot on target in the 56th minute when the ball trickled through to Chris Iwelumo - but the striker's effort was weak and Westwood was able to gather the ball.
City were happy to sit back and defend but Wolves pressure eventually resulted in a goal. They won a 72nd minute corner which Michael Kightly swung to the backpost for substitute Sam Vokes to head home.
However, the goal sparked City into life and produced an exhilarating response.
First, City raced into the Wolves box and Guillaume Beuzelin found Henderson in space to the right. The loanee struck a sweet half-volley, but it narrowly went wide.
Wolves restarted but were pegged back into their own box again. McKenzie received the ball and weaved past the defence to leave himself clear to the right of the goal. However, he got under his shot and sent it high over the bar.
But he soon made up for the miss with an effort seconds later in the 75th minute. City won the ball in midfield and Henderson played a weighted through-ball for McKenzie to run onto and place past Hennessey to restore the lead.
The Sky Blues seemed determined not to repeat the mistake of sitting back and continued to press forward when they could. Morrison was able to try his luck from range and Doyle blasted a shot narrowly over the bar.
Wolves continued to push and, deep into injury time, a goalmouth scramble saw a penalty awarded after Turner fouled.
But Westwood pulled off a great save to protect the advantage and give City the points.
4thegame
Keiren Westwood's dramatic penalty save four minutes into stoppage time ruined Mick McCarthy's 50th birthday celebrations as Coventry City defeated the Championship leaders.
The visitors found themselves trailing in the 24th minute when Michael Doyle made it two goals in two games.
Clinton Morrison bravely beat keeper Wayne Hennessey to the ball and when his shot thundered against a post, Doyle slammed in the rebound from six yards.
Wolves wasted an excellent chance to equalise two minutes before the break when Michael Kightly's corner from the left was wastefully headed over the bar by the unmarked Christopher Berra on his debut.
McCarthy's half-time team talk had the desired effect as Coventry's defence was put under sustained pressure.
The breakthrough came in the 72nd minute when Kightly's corner from the left was met at the far post by substitute Sam Vokes, who headed the ball into the top corner.
Coventry refused to buckle and they restored their lead just three minutes later.
A well-crafted through ball from Jordan Henderson teed up Leon McKenzie and he smacked a low shot into the far corner.
Wolves were thrown a dramatic lifeline in the fourth minute of stoppage time when Sylvan Ebanks-Blake was fouled inside the area.
The Championship's top scorer stepped up but Westwood dived to his right to prevent the striker netting his 21st goal of the season from the penalty spot.
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