Match Report
| Birmingham City | Birmingham City |  |  | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jody Oliver | J. Oliver |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 | | Steve Shearer | S. Shearer | |||||||||
| Des Milburn | D. Milburn | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Sylvain Potts | S. Potts | |||||||||
| Kemal Hitchcock | K. Hitchcock | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Steve Weir | S. Weir | |||||||||
| Armando Coronado | A. Coronado |  | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Chris Redknapp | C. Redknapp | |||||||||
| Eddie Dryden | E. Dryden | | 81 | M | | 5 | | D | 59 |  | Rodrigo Castro | R. Castro | |||||||||
| Ben Fletcher | B. Fletcher | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Gilles Bowyer | G. Bowyer | |||||||||
| Edward Brand | E. Brand | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Kieron Goldberg | K. Goldberg | |||||||||
| Gavin Peters | G. Peters | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 64 | | Wes Marshall | W. Marshall | |||||||||
| Nick Formon | N. Formon | | 64 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Omer Godber | O. Godber | |||||||||
| Del Bailey | D. Bailey | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Scott Kirkland | S. Kirkland | |||||||||
| Matt Morrison | M. Morrison |  | 63 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Gareth Beagrie | G. Beagrie | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 9,064 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the match underway!
2.20
0-0Kieron Goldberg knocks the ball forward to Omer Godber. Omer Godber shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.17
Rodrigo Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Marshall. Wes Marshall threads the ball through to Omer Godber. Omer Godber shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.04
0-0Armando Coronado flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Peters. Gavin Peters threads the ball through to Del Bailey. Del Bailey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.26
0-0Scott Kirkland comes in with a late challenge on Des Milburn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Des Milburn runs off the knock.
12.46
Gilles Bowyer chips the ball to his team mate, Gareth Beagrie. Gareth Beagrie finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.06
0-0Steve Weir decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Weir brings the ball forward. Steve Weir shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.06
Steve Weir flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Goldberg. Kieron Goldberg advances with the ball. Kieron Goldberg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
21.06
Wes Marshall knocks the ball forward to Gareth Beagrie. Gareth Beagrie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.45
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.28
Ben Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.23
Wes Marshall kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Beagrie. Gareth Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jody Oliver who gathers it comfortably.
36.21
Steve Weir kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Bowyer. Gilles Bowyer makes a simple pass to Gareth Beagrie. Gareth Beagrie shoots from distance. Jody Oliver easily smothers it.
38.10
0-0Des Milburn hacks Gareth Beagrie from behind! Des Milburn is given a warning by the referee! Gareth Beagrie stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.21
Gavin Peters kicks a strong pass forward to Del Bailey. Del Bailey finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.34
Steve Weir makes a simple pass to Gilles Bowyer. Gilles Bowyer kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Beagrie. Gareth Beagrie finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jody Oliver manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Birmingham City get the second half underway!
48.23
Chris Redknapp chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Marshall. Wes Marshall kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Beagrie. Gareth Beagrie plays a perfect one-two with Omer Godber and rushes in on goal... Gareth Beagrie rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.40
Wes Marshall flicks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Beagrie. Gareth Beagrie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jody Oliver easily smothers it.
51.27
Kieron Goldberg hacks Edward Brand from behind! The referee calls over Kieron Goldberg and warns him to calm down! Edward Brand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.34
Ben Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.55
Chris Redknapp makes a probing pass to Wes Marshall. Wes Marshall knocks the ball forward to Omer Godber. Omer Godber goes all the way! Omer Godber tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Jody Oliver easily smothers it!
59.12
Gilles Bowyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Kirkland. Scott Kirkland whips in a cross ball towards Omer Godber. Omer Godber powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
60.15
Wes Marshall knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Kirkland. Scott Kirkland shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
63.07
Gilles Bowyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Kirkland. Scott Kirkland shoots from 20 yards but Jody Oliver is on top of it.
67.08
Middlesbrough are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
71.01
Middlesbrough are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
72.49
Steve Weir makes a probing pass to Wes Marshall. Wes Marshall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Beagrie. Gareth Beagrie shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Jody Oliver easily smothers it!
73.01
Gavin Peters surges forward with the ball. Gavin Peters sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
75.32
Kieron Goldberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Godber. Omer Godber controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.14
Wes Marshall passes the ball forward to Gareth Beagrie. Gareth Beagrie whips in a cross ball towards Scott Kirkland. Scott Kirkland powers a header at goal but somehow Jody Oliver manages to keep it out.
78.57
0-1Wes Marshall makes a probing pass to Omer Godber. Omer Godber whips in a cross ball towards Gareth Beagrie. Gareth Beagrie heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gareth Beagrie!
83.10
0-1Del Bailey clumsily knocks into Steve Weir. Del Bailey is warned by the referee! Steve Weir carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.42
Edward Brand knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Formon. Nick Formon directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Steve Shearer manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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