Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play FC Bayern Munich in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City kick off and get the match underway!
3.10
0-0Brahim Saïfi flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Seibert. Leon Seibert goes all the way! Leon Seibert takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
4.54
0-1David Neuhaus makes a simple pass to Ian Beckerman. Ian Beckerman plays a perfect one-two with Leon Seibert and rushes in on goal... Ian Beckerman takes a shot at goal. It's there!! John Arne Normann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.29
Hannes Bierhoff makes a simple pass to Arnauld Bedin. Arnauld Bedin brings the ball forward. Arnauld Bedin goes all the way! Arnauld Bedin rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.54
0-2Celestine Enyinnaya controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Rae. Scott Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Scholz. Nico Scholz tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Dmitri Kiriakov!
26.29
Oliver Francke makes a simple pass to Arnauld Bedin. Arnauld Bedin threads the ball through to David Ravelli. David Ravelli lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Beckerman. Ian Beckerman is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. John Arne Normann easily picks it out of the air!
28.56
0-2Kubilay Kayis barges into David Neuhaus. The referee calls over Kubilay Kayis and warns him to calm down! David Neuhaus grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.27
0-2Damián Miranda kicks a strong pass forward to Amaro Valenzuela. Amaro Valenzuela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.17
Celestine Enyinnaya passes the ball forward to Duncan Benali. Duncan Benali sees space and advances. Duncan Benali plays a perfect one-two with Alfred Clarke and rushes in on goal... Duncan Benali takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
FC Bayern Munich kick off!
47.17
George Weir passes the ball forward to Scott Rae. Scott Rae makes a simple pass to Nico Scholz. Nico Scholz goes all the way! Nico Scholz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Dmitri Kiriakov easily smothers it.
53.44
0-2Arnauld Bedin threads the ball through to Leon Seibert. Leon Seibert deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Beckerman but the linesman indicates offside!
59.15
Arnauld Bedin threads the ball through to Ian Beckerman. Ian Beckerman shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but John Arne Normann easily smothers it!
60.32
George Weir kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Benali. What teamwork. Duncan Benali decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Benali passes the ball forward but Nico Scholz is offside!
61.14
Brahim Saïfi makes a simple pass to Ian Beckerman. Ian Beckerman tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.52
Celestine Enyinnaya barges into Ian Beckerman. Celestine Enyinnaya is given a warning by the referee! Ian Beckerman gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.58
David Neuhaus kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Seibert. Leon Seibert plays a perfect one-two with David Ravelli and rushes in on goal... Leon Seibert rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
73.34
Hannes Bierhoff chips the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Bedin. Arnauld Bedin sees space and advances. Arnauld Bedin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Celestine Enyinnaya.
75.18
Oliver Francke hacks Amaro Valenzuela from behind! The referee calls over Oliver Francke and warns him to calm down! Amaro Valenzuela grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.32
David Neuhaus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Ravelli. David Ravelli passes the ball forward to Ian Beckerman. Ian Beckerman shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! John Arne Normann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ian Beckerman 5, 83 Arnauld Bedin 15 |