Match Report
| Arsenal | Arsenal |  |  | Birmingham City | Birmingham City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Diogo Costa | D. Costa |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | Jody Oliver | J. Oliver | |||||||||
| Jun Ichi Matsuda | J. Matsuda |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Harvey Oliver | H. Oliver | |||||||||
| Lars Rohrschneider | L. Rohrschneider |  | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Des Milburn | D. Milburn | |||||||||
| Alberto Pearce | A. Pearce | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 |  | Armando Coronado | A. Coronado | |||||||||
| Dean Mcgovern | D. Mcgovern | | 64 | D | | 5 | | M | 81 | | Eddie Dryden | E. Dryden | |||||||||
| David George | D. George | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Ben Fletcher | B. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Greg Lowe | G. Lowe | | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 |  | Colin Booth | C. Booth | |||||||||
| Ashley Howey | A. Howey | | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 |  | Corrado Fialdini | C. Fialdini | |||||||||
| Les Fowler | L. Fowler | | 71 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 |  | Alberto Torres | A. Torres | |||||||||
| Stanley Mendez | S. Mendez | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Nick Formon | N. Formon | |||||||||
| Ashley Jeffers | A. Jeffers | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Del Bailey | D. Bailey | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play Birmingham City in this promotion playoff game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Birmingham City kick off!
2.19
0-0David George deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Fowler. Les Fowler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jody Oliver who gathers it comfortably.
3.17
0-0Ashley Howey chips the ball to his team mate, Les Fowler. Les Fowler tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Jody Oliver manages to gather it comfortably.
9.31
Alberto Pearce takes it forward alone. Alberto Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Jeffers. Ashley Jeffers whips in a cross ball towards Les Fowler. Les Fowler flicks the ball with his head. Jody Oliver manages to gather it comfortably.
10.51
0-0Dean Mcgovern makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Howey. Ashley Howey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanley Mendez. Stanley Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Les Fowler. Les Fowler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.13
0-0David George hacks Colin Booth from behind! The referee calls over David George and warns him to calm down! Colin Booth runs off the knock.
15.34
Des Milburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Fletcher. Ben Fletcher passes the ball forward to Nick Formon. Nick Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Del Bailey. Del Bailey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
16.03
0-0Alberto Pearce makes a simple pass to David George. David George controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Jeffers. Ashley Jeffers knocks the ball forward to Les Fowler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.27
0-0Birmingham City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
22.52
Alberto Pearce takes it forward alone. Alberto Pearce makes a simple pass to Stanley Mendez. Stanley Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jody Oliver who gathers it comfortably.
32.43
Jun Ichi Matsuda surges forward with the ball. Jun Ichi Matsuda makes a beautiful solo run. Jun Ichi Matsuda finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.44
Alberto Pearce sees space and advances. Alberto Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Stanley Mendez. Stanley Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Les Fowler. Les Fowler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.19
Alberto Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David George. David George knocks the ball forward to Les Fowler. Les Fowler tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Jody Oliver.
38.18
Ashley Howey surges forward with the ball. Ashley Howey knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Jeffers. Ashley Jeffers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jody Oliver easily picks it out of the air!
40.41
Greg Lowe kicks a strong pass forward to Stanley Mendez. Stanley Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Des Milburn.
45.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the second half underway!
57.51
Greg Lowe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Mendez. Stanley Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Les Fowler. Les Fowler powers a header at goal. Jody Oliver easily smothers it.
60.32
Arsenal are easily keeping Birmingham City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
63.01
David George makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stanley Mendez. Stanley Mendez shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.24
Harvey Oliver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Booth. Colin Booth makes a simple pass to Del Bailey. Del Bailey shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
67.47
Birmingham City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Arsenal's defence.
72.58
Greg Lowe makes a simple pass to Ashley Jeffers. Ashley Jeffers lofts in a cross ball towards Les Fowler. Les Fowler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.42
David George makes a simple pass to Les Fowler. Les Fowler plays a perfect one-two with Ashley Jeffers and rushes in on goal... Les Fowler rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.20
Ben Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Torres but the linesman indicates offside!
84.58
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
89.01
Lars Rohrschneider deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Lowe. Greg Lowe passes the ball forward to Les Fowler. Les Fowler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Jody Oliver easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
The game is drawn at 0-0 and so goes to penalties!
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