Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 9,254 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Birmingham City and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Birmingham City and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City kick off and get the match underway!
4.48
0-0Harvey Oliver knocks the ball forward to Corrado Fialdini. Corrado Fialdini knocks the ball forward to Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres shoots from long range but it flies wide!
8.59
Ben Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.57
Des Milburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Fletcher. Ben Fletcher threads the ball through to Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.07
0-0Eddie Dryden makes a simple pass to Del Bailey. Del Bailey goes all the way! Del Bailey shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Germán Mendoza manages to gather it comfortably.
20.15
Hauke Schröder flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonatan Simonpoika. Jonatan Simonpoika brings the ball forward. Jonatan Simonpoika shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
22.23
0-0Del Bailey comes in with a late challenge on Arno Erler. Del Bailey is given a warning by the referee! Arno Erler stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.19
Hauke Schröder threads the ball through to Jonatan Simonpoika. Jonatan Simonpoika sees space and advances. Jonatan Simonpoika plays a perfect one-two with Nicky Luzhny and rushes in on goal... Jonatan Simonpoika shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.07
Jonatan Simonpoika passes the ball forward to Nicky Luzhny. Nicky Luzhny lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Neville. Matthew Neville heads the ball goalwards. Jody Oliver manages to gather it comfortably.
32.24
Colin Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Formon. Nick Formon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.31
Des Milburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Fletcher. Ben Fletcher sees space and advances. Ben Fletcher shoots from outside the area but somehow Germán Mendoza manages to keep it out.
34.28
Corrado Fialdini chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.56
Nacer Klouchi catches Del Bailey on the ankles. Nacer Klouchi is warned by the referee! Del Bailey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.24
Eddie Dryden threads the ball through to Del Bailey. Del Bailey shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.58
0-0Colin Booth knocks the ball forward to Del Bailey. Del Bailey knocks the ball forward to Alberto Torres but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.52
0-0Jonatan Simonpoika catches Colin Booth on the ankles. Jonatan Simonpoika is shown the yellow card! Colin Booth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
47.35
0-0Neil Ferguson surges forward with the ball. Neil Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Des Milburn.
48.44
Armando Coronado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Booth. Colin Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.15
Ben Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres shoots from distance. Germán Mendoza easily smothers it.
54.53
Ben Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Formon. Nick Formon tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.25
Ben Fletcher makes a probing pass to Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.23
Eddie Dryden chips the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey shoots from long range but somehow Germán Mendoza manages to keep it out.
60.33
Brian Mcgreal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Neville. Matthew Neville knocks the ball forward to Adrian Owen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.47
0-0Birmingham City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Brighton and Hove Albion's defence.
63.39
0-1Arno Erler knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson makes a probing pass to Matthew Neville. Matthew Neville plays a perfect one-two with Adrian Owen and rushes in on goal... Matthew Neville takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.14
Eddie Dryden brings the ball forward. Eddie Dryden shoots from distance but somehow Germán Mendoza manages to keep it out.
72.42
Ben Fletcher threads the ball through to Nick Formon. Nick Formon shoots from long range but it flies wide!
73.40
Armando Coronado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Booth. Colin Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Del Bailey. Del Bailey tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
77.20
Brighton and Hove Albion are easily keeping Birmingham City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
78.38
Ben Fletcher kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Formon. Nick Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Germán Mendoza manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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