Match Report
| Birmingham City | Birmingham City |  |  | Port Vale | Port Vale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jody Oliver | J. Oliver |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 73 | | Brian Cooper | B. Cooper | |||||||||
| Harvey Oliver | H. Oliver | | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 | | Patrick Howells | P. Howells | |||||||||
| Des Milburn | D. Milburn | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 | | Marvin Scales | M. Scales | |||||||||
| Marvin Bolton | M. Bolton | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Isaiah Maclean | I. Maclean | |||||||||
| Eddie Dryden | E. Dryden | | 81 | M | | 5 | | D | 46 | | Alun Beresford | A. Beresford | |||||||||
| Ben Fletcher | B. Fletcher | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 |  | Frode Berg | F. Berg | |||||||||
| Colin Booth | C. Booth |  | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Kelvin Bridges | K. Bridges | |||||||||
| Edward Brand | E. Brand | | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Carlton Carrick | C. Carrick | |||||||||
| Alberto Torres | A. Torres |  | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 75 | | Nick Holloway | N. Holloway | |||||||||
| Nick Formon | N. Formon | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Simon Mendonca | S. Mendonca | |||||||||
| Del Bailey | D. Bailey | | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Gavin Perry | G. Perry | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Port Vale. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.36
0-0Ben Fletcher passes the ball forward to Del Bailey. Del Bailey tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Brian Cooper easily smothers it!
6.06
0-0Kelvin Bridges flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Holloway. Nick Holloway knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jody Oliver who gathers it comfortably.
8.25
Des Milburn kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Booth. Colin Booth threads the ball through to Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Formon. Nick Formon heads the ball goalwards but Brian Cooper is on top of it.
9.21
Frode Berg knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Holloway. Nick Holloway plays a perfect one-two with Gavin Perry and rushes in on goal... Nick Holloway tries a spectacular strike but somehow Jody Oliver manages to keep it out.
12.21
0-0Des Milburn advances with the ball. Des Milburn threads the ball through to Del Bailey. Del Bailey shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.47
0-1Alun Beresford passes the ball forward to Frode Berg. Frode Berg chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Holloway. Nick Holloway controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Mendonca. Simon Mendonca shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Jody Oliver has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.08
Carlton Carrick controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Holloway. Nick Holloway shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Jody Oliver easily smothers it!
22.36
0-1Kelvin Bridges makes a beautiful solo run. Kelvin Bridges threads the ball through to Simon Mendonca but he's offside!
24.30
0-1Birmingham City are easily keeping Port Vale at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
30.43
Edward Brand knocks the ball forward to Nick Formon. Nick Formon shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
32.52
Ben Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Formon. Nick Formon shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.36
Colin Booth makes a simple pass to Nick Formon. Nick Formon shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.26
Kelvin Bridges makes a probing pass to Gavin Perry. Gavin Perry goes all the way! Gavin Perry shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Gavin Perry scores for Port Vale!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale get the second half underway!
49.02
Colin Booth makes a probing pass to Del Bailey. Del Bailey shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.33
Carlton Carrick knocks the ball forward to Gavin Perry. Gavin Perry goes all the way! Gavin Perry rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
53.03
Frode Berg flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Mendonca. Simon Mendonca knocks the ball forward to Nick Holloway. Nick Holloway rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jody Oliver.
54.58
Eddie Dryden threads the ball through to Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Formon. Nick Formon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.06
Frode Berg knocks the ball forward to Nick Holloway. Nick Holloway makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Mendonca but he's offside!
65.16
Edward Brand sees a break and surges forward. Edward Brand tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
66.37
Carlton Carrick makes a simple pass to Gavin Perry. Gavin Perry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Des Milburn.
69.21
Kelvin Bridges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Mendonca. Simon Mendonca shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Jody Oliver!
75.53
Marvin Scales sees a break and surges forward. Marvin Scales threads the ball through to Gavin Perry. Gavin Perry goes all the way! Gavin Perry rockets a shot on goal but somehow Jody Oliver manages to keep it out.
79.53
Des Milburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Dryden. Eddie Dryden threads the ball through to Del Bailey. Del Bailey shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.38
Carlton Carrick passes the ball forward to Simon Mendonca. Simon Mendonca finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.07
Eddie Dryden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Formon. Nick Formon powers a header at goal. Brian Cooper is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.51
Ben Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Brian Cooper manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Nick Formon 33, 85 | Simon Mendonca 14 Gavin Perry 40 |