Match Report
| Birmingham City | Birmingham City |  |  | Cardiff City | Cardiff City | ||||||||||||||||
| Matt Alexander | Matt Alexander | manager | Stephen Collins | Stephen Collins | |||||||||||||||||
| John Arne Normann | J. Normann |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 73 |  | Ade Enyinnaya | A. Enyinnaya | |||||||||
| Samuel Postiga | S. Postiga |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 |  | Alpay Özalan | A. Özalan | |||||||||
| Tomas Bergmark | T. Bergmark |  | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 |  | Harry Waters | H. Waters | |||||||||
| Callum Gemmill | C. Gemmill |  | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 72 |  | Marco Marrocolo | M. Marrocolo | |||||||||
| Ali Sinouh | A. Sinouh |  | 71 | M | | 5 | | D | 78 |  | Gavril Baicu | G. Baicu | |||||||||
| Tore Andre Kvarme | T. Kvarme | | 79 | M | | 6 | | M | 77 |  | Esteban Ortega | E. Ortega | |||||||||
| Frans Kurstot | F. Kurstot |  | 74 | M | | 7 | | M | 75 |  | Sékou Dimy | S. Dimy | |||||||||
| Samuel Rosas | S. Rosas |  | 72 | M | | 8 | | M | 78 |  | Julien Macé | J. Macé | |||||||||
| Tryggvi Hjartarson | T. Hjartarson |  | 71 | A | | 9 | | M | 74 |  | Stephane Oliveira | S. Oliveira | |||||||||
| Andres Ramos | A. Ramos | | 75 | A | | 10 | | A | 74 | | Craig Dublin | C. Dublin | |||||||||
| Simone Campi | S. Campi | | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 72 |  | Hocine Belaouf | H. Belaouf | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Cardiff City. A crowd of 17,816 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Birmingham City get the match underway!
2.20
0-0Callum Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Rosas. Samuel Rosas threads the ball through to Simone Campi. Simone Campi shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.57
0-0Sékou Dimy clumsily knocks into Frans Kurstot. Sékou Dimy is warned by the referee! Frans Kurstot gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.12
0-0Esteban Ortega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hocine Belaouf. Hocine Belaouf whips in a cross ball towards Craig Dublin. Craig Dublin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by John Arne Normann!
15.43
0-1Sékou Dimy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Dublin. Craig Dublin finds some space and shoots from distance. Craig Dublin scores for Cardiff City!!
18.09
Frans Kurstot kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos goes all the way! Andres Ramos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ade Enyinnaya easily smothers it!
20.39
Tore Andre Kvarme sees space and advances. Tore Andre Kvarme threads the ball through to Tryggvi Hjartarson. Tryggvi Hjartarson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Ade Enyinnaya.
24.44
0-1Stephane Oliveira makes a beautiful solo run. Stephane Oliveira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Postiga.
27.07
Callum Gemmill brings the ball forward. Callum Gemmill sees a break and surges forward. Callum Gemmill goes all the way! Callum Gemmill tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
30.34
Tore Andre Kvarme chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Tryggvi Hjartarson. Tryggvi Hjartarson takes a shot at goal. Ade Enyinnaya easily smothers it.
33.21
Callum Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Ali Sinouh. Ali Sinouh knocks the ball forward to Simone Campi. Simone Campi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.46
Tore Andre Kvarme makes a simple pass to Simone Campi. Simone Campi knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ade Enyinnaya manages to gather it comfortably.
39.57
Tore Andre Kvarme kicks a strong pass forward to Simone Campi. Simone Campi shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.28
Julien Macé knocks the ball forward to Hocine Belaouf. Hocine Belaouf whips in a cross ball towards Craig Dublin. Craig Dublin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Cardiff City kick off!
47.04
Tore Andre Kvarme controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tryggvi Hjartarson. Tryggvi Hjartarson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
48.12
Ali Sinouh kicks a strong pass forward to Tryggvi Hjartarson. Tryggvi Hjartarson shoots from long range but it is miles over!
49.27
Tomas Bergmark chips the ball to his team mate, Tore Andre Kvarme. Tore Andre Kvarme deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simone Campi. Simone Campi plays a perfect one-two with Andres Ramos and rushes in on goal... Simone Campi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.12
1-2Hocine Belaouf hacks Tomas Bergmark from behind! The referee calls over Hocine Belaouf and warns him to calm down! Tomas Bergmark hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.55
Stephane Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Dublin. Craig Dublin shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but John Arne Normann manages to gather it comfortably.
59.09
Julien Macé kicks a strong pass forward to Hocine Belaouf. Hocine Belaouf knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Dublin. Craig Dublin directs the ball goalwards with his head. John Arne Normann manages to gather it comfortably.
60.53
1-2Cardiff City are easily keeping Birmingham City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
61.50
Callum Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Tore Andre Kvarme. Tore Andre Kvarme knocks the ball forward to Tryggvi Hjartarson. Tryggvi Hjartarson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
69.08
Julien Macé passes the ball forward to Hocine Belaouf. Hocine Belaouf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Bergmark.
71.01
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
77.19
Samuel Rosas flicks the ball to his team mate, Simone Campi. Simone Campi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.53
Sékou Dimy clumsily knocks into Frans Kurstot. Sékou Dimy is given another warning by the referee! Frans Kurstot stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.19
Frans Kurstot chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Simone Campi 49 | Craig Dublin 15, 44 |