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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Millwall. A crowd of 8,737 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Birmingham City kicking off!
3.32
Gavin Peters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Formon. Nick Formon shoots from long range but it flies wide!
6.15
Nick Fowler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Gallagher. Billy Gallagher tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.49
Nick Fowler catches Ben Fletcher on the ankles. Nick Fowler is given a warning by the referee! Ben Fletcher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.15
Fabian Natale Pergolizzi threads the ball through to Harvey Fortune. Harvey Fortune shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
18.29
Jacob Laycock comes in with a late challenge on Ben Fletcher. The referee calls over Jacob Laycock and warns him to calm down! Ben Fletcher is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
18.29
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
21.07
Jacob Guppy clumsily knocks into Nick Formon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nick Formon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.13
Kemal Hitchcock kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Fletcher. Ben Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Del Bailey. Del Bailey shoots from long range but somehow Fredrik Shearer manages to keep it out.
30.54
Fabian Natale Pergolizzi clumsily knocks into Gavin Peters. The referee calls over Fabian Natale Pergolizzi and warns him to calm down! Gavin Peters runs off the knock.
32.16
Edward Brand knocks the ball forward to Matt Morrison. Matt Morrison tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.58
Fabian Natale Pergolizzi makes a probing pass to Billy Gallagher. Billy Gallagher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jody Oliver who gathers it comfortably.
42.07
Kemal Hitchcock threads the ball through to Edward Brand. Edward Brand makes a probing pass to Del Bailey. Del Bailey shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Des Milburn chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Fletcher. Ben Fletcher threads the ball through to Matt Morrison. Matt Morrison threads the ball through to Nick Formon. Nick Formon takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Fredrik Shearer manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Millwall get the second half underway!
47.41
Fabian Natale Pergolizzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey Fortune. Harvey Fortune tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.15
Aaron Croft makes a probing pass to Harvey Fortune. Harvey Fortune shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
51.59
Ben Fletcher makes a beautiful solo run. Ben Fletcher finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.17
Jacob Laycock advances with the ball. Jacob Laycock finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.09
Nick Fowler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Gallagher. Billy Gallagher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Des Milburn.
60.50
Kemal Hitchcock passes the ball forward to Ben Fletcher. Ben Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
63.37
Gavin Peters barges into Fabian Natale Pergolizzi. Gavin Peters is warned by the referee! Fabian Natale Pergolizzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.07
Edward Brand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Morrison. Matt Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Del Bailey. Del Bailey powers a header at goal. It's there!! Fredrik Shearer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.44
Gavin Peters brings the ball forward. Gavin Peters finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
73.10
Birmingham City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Millwall's defence.
85.23
Aaron Croft comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Dryden. Aaron Croft is warned by the referee! Eddie Dryden stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.55
Garry Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Pergolizzi. Fabian Natale Pergolizzi makes a probing pass to Harvey Fortune. Harvey Fortune knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Des Milburn makes a beautiful solo run. Des Milburn threads the ball through to Matt Morrison. Matt Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Nick Formon. Nick Formon heads the ball goalwards. Fredrik Shearer easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Del Bailey of Birmingham City

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 0
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 5
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 52.0547945205479 vs 47.945205479452
Play Area
Home team third: 27.40%, Midfield: 52.05%, Away team third: 20.55%

Scorers