Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 20,065 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
2.15
Dean Mercer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Owen. Robert Owen threads the ball through to Darius Mercer. Darius Mercer knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Harrison. Robert Harrison flicks the ball with his head. Jason Lightfoot manages to gather it comfortably.
9.30
Dale Mendonca catches Youssef Heije on the ankles. Dale Mendonca is given a warning by the referee! Youssef Heije gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.36
Mark Kissinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Mercer. Darius Mercer shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jason Lightfoot manages to gather it comfortably.
16.06
Mark Kissinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Harrison. Robert Harrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.06
Tim Hunt knocks the ball forward to Terry Mike. Terry Mike finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
42.57
Christian Cziommer makes a simple pass to Darius Mercer. Darius Mercer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Birmingham City start the second half!
51.18
Garry Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef Heije. Youssef Heije controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.19
Les Oliver decides to run forward with the ball. Les Oliver plays a perfect one-two with Darius Mercer and rushes in on goal... Les Oliver cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jason Lightfoot easily smothers it!
59.13
Les Oliver advances with the ball. Les Oliver shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.23
Gary Maclean passes the ball forward to Terry Mike. Terry Mike shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.47
Garry Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssef Heije. Youssef Heije tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
71.40
Paul Cort sees a break and surges forward. Paul Cort knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Mike. Terry Mike shoots from 20 yards but somehow Ashley Beckham manages to keep it out.
72.34
Christian Cziommer chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Mercer. Darius Mercer goes all the way! Darius Mercer tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Jason Lightfoot easily smothers it!
77.45
Garry Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef Heije. Youssef Heije tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
81.12
Paul Cort decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Cort makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Cort shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ashley Beckham manages to gather it comfortably.
83.03
Birmingham City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Tottenham Hotspur's defence.
85.21
Terry Mike barges into Eric Mawene. Terry Mike is warned by the referee! Eric Mawene hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Les Oliver of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 45.4545454545455 vs 54.5454545454545
Play Area
Home team third: 27.27%, Midfield: 48.48%, Away team third: 24.24%

Scorers