Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 9,952 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Birmingham City and Manchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Birmingham City and Manchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City kick off the first half!
3.26
0-0Ivan Cole makes a probing pass to Hilmar Finnbogason. Hilmar Finnbogason makes a simple pass to Thomas Haaland. Thomas Haaland shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.56
0-0Eddie Dryden threads the ball through to Del Bailey. Del Bailey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Cole.
12.32
Giorgios Panagiotopoulos knocks the ball forward to Hilmar Finnbogason. Hilmar Finnbogason surges forward with the ball. Hilmar Finnbogason shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.57
0-0Hilmar Finnbogason clumsily knocks into Colin Booth. The referee calls over Hilmar Finnbogason and warns him to calm down! Colin Booth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.25
0-0Ben Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres shoots from outside the area. Vitaliy Udovenko easily smothers it.
22.22
Giorgios Panagiotopoulos threads the ball through to Yurtcan Sükür. Yurtcan Sükür threads the ball through to Dale Swift. Dale Swift finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jody Oliver easily smothers it!
26.05
Ivan Cole kicks a strong pass forward to Hilmar Finnbogason. Hilmar Finnbogason sees a break and surges forward. Hilmar Finnbogason goes all the way! Hilmar Finnbogason shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
27.18
Des Milburn makes a probing pass to Colin Booth. Colin Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
30.48
Colin Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Formon. Nick Formon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
34.25
Colin Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Formon. Nick Formon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Vitaliy Udovenko easily smothers it!
36.18
Des Milburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Dryden. Eddie Dryden kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres plays a perfect one-two with Del Bailey and rushes in on goal... Alberto Torres cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
38.57
Ferry Van Basten knocks the ball forward to Kristján Kjartansson. Kristján Kjartansson knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Swift. Dale Swift knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Armando Coronado.
39.25
Ivan Cole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yurtcan Sükür. Yurtcan Sükür flicks the ball to his team mate, John Jones. John Jones goes all the way! John Jones cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.57
Ben Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Formon. Nick Formon makes a probing pass to Del Bailey. Del Bailey shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Vitaliy Udovenko manages to gather it comfortably.
44.42
Hilmar Finnbogason hacks Corrado Fialdini from behind! Hilmar Finnbogason is warned by the referee again! Corrado Fialdini stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Manchester United kick off!
48.03
Hilmar Finnbogason knocks the ball forward to Thomas Haaland. Thomas Haaland shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.04
Kristján Kjartansson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Jones. John Jones lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Swift. Dale Swift directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jody Oliver manages to gather it comfortably.
51.13
Salvatore Galli threads the ball through to John Jones. John Jones shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
59.37
Ivan Cole knocks the ball to his team mate, Kristján Kjartansson. Kristján Kjartansson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Haaland. Thomas Haaland finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jody Oliver!
63.36
Ferry Van Basten makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kristján Kjartansson. Kristján Kjartansson flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Haaland. Thomas Haaland shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
67.24
0-0Birmingham City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
69.01
Colin Booth passes the ball forward to Nick Formon. Nick Formon knocks the ball forward to Del Bailey. Del Bailey takes a shot at goal. Vitaliy Udovenko easily smothers it.
75.52
0-1Hilmar Finnbogason sees space and advances. Hilmar Finnbogason shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.35
Ben Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Vitaliy Udovenko!
81.21
Yurtcan Sükür controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale Swift. Dale Swift whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Haaland. Thomas Haaland is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.54
Corrado Fialdini decides to run forward with the ball. Corrado Fialdini shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Vitaliy Udovenko easily smothers it!
85.04
Ferry Van Basten decides to run forward with the ball. Ferry Van Basten chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Swift. Dale Swift sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.26
Ben Fletcher makes a probing pass to Del Bailey. Del Bailey knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Formon. Nick Formon powers a header at goal. Vitaliy Udovenko is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Kristján Kjartansson chips the ball to his team mate, John Jones. John Jones knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armando Coronado.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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