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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 8,923 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Birmingham City kick off the first half!
2.29
Harvey Moncur controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ugo Joachim. Ugo Joachim kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Herrero but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.06
Craig Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Alfred Impey. The referee calls over Craig Bremner and shows him a yellow card! Alfred Impey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.49
Garry Booth sees space and advances. Garry Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Mendez. Andy Mendez flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.54
Kew De Haan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Mendez. Andy Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Mike. Terry Mike flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.48
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
40.33
Kew De Haan passes the ball forward to Terry Mike. Terry Mike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Andy Mendez catches Luke Carter on the ankles. The referee calls over Andy Mendez and warns him to calm down! Luke Carter runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Swansea City get the second half underway!
48.32
Alfred Impey comes in with a late challenge on Craig Bremner. Alfred Impey is warned by the referee! Craig Bremner runs off the knock.
49.38
Kew De Haan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Terry Mike. Terry Mike shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.53
Billy Impey chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Goodwin. Patrick Goodwin passes the ball forward to Adam Carrick. Adam Carrick knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum James.
55.15
Craig Bremner makes a probing pass to Andy Mendez. Andy Mendez threads the ball through to Terry Mike. Terry Mike shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Clive Fenton easily smothers it!
57.26
Kew De Haan kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Mike. Terry Mike shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.43
Craig Bremner knocks the ball forward to Terry Mike. Terry Mike shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Clive Fenton had no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!
66.12
Gary Maclean makes a probing pass to Andy Mendez. Andy Mendez tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.23
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
73.19
Andy Mendez clumsily knocks into Luke Carter. The referee calls over Andy Mendez again and warns him to calm down! Luke Carter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.50
Harvey Moncur knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Herrero. Carlos Herrero goes all the way! Carlos Herrero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Jason Lightfoot!
78.31
Gary Maclean makes a simple pass to Terry Mike. Terry Mike tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.24
Kew De Haan makes a beautiful solo run. Kew De Haan shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Clive Fenton manages to gather it comfortably.
83.13
Joel Simonpoika threads the ball through to Craig Bremner. Craig Bremner makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Mendez. Andy Mendez rockets a shot on goal. Andy Mendez scores for Birmingham City!!
89.26
Joel Simonpoika knocks the ball forward to Kew De Haan. Kew De Haan surges forward with the ball. Kew De Haan goes all the way! Kew De Haan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Terry Mike of Birmingham City

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 63.1578947368421 vs 36.8421052631579
Play Area
Home team third: 14.04%, Midfield: 47.37%, Away team third: 38.60%

Scorers
Terry Mike 27, 59, 78
Andy Mendez 83