Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 14,813 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Atherton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Atherton.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Birmingham City kicking off!
6.17
0-0Martim Maldonado flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Boertien holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lomano Boertien flicks a high pass forward. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues collects the pass. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Lopes. With a superhuman jump, Hugo Lopes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
12.01
0-0Del Plowright passes the ball forward to Darren Scales. Darren Scales chips the ball to his team mate, Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro De Souza who gathers it comfortably.
26.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Del Plowright plays the ball forward to Darius Lumsdon. Darius Lumsdon kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Tourenne. Francis Tourenne knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martim Maldonado.
28.49
David Allman flicks a high ball forward to Haruto Sugiyama who takes it down. Haruto Sugiyama knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes directs the ball goalwards with his head. Adam Batty didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
32.22
0-0Darren Scales advances with the ball. Darren Scales knocks in a cross ball towards Yves-A. Richert. Martim Maldonado barges into Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
34.42
Carlos Redondo hits a low pass to Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Vega.
36.16
Darren Scales threads the ball through to Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martim Maldonado.
39.42
Norman Ball decides to run forward with the ball. Norman Ball hits a low pass to Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Franco Pino.
40.35
David Allman flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Lopes collects the pass. Hugo Lopes shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Birmingham City appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United kick off!
48.21
Franco Pino threads a neat ball through to David Allman. David Allman flicks a high pass forward. Wataru Nakamura controls it well on his chest. Wataru Nakamura shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Adam Batty. What a save!
49.54
David Allman brings the ball forward. David Allman shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Adam Batty.
51.55
0-0Corner kick to Manchester United. Lomano Boertien plays it short to Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes flicks the ball on with his first touch. Francis Tourenne reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
57.57
1-0Camille Lefèvre flicks a high pass forward. Darren Scales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Scales makes a beautiful solo run. Darren Scales hits a low pass to Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.47
Lomano Boertien chips the ball to his team mate, Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama plays a scrappy one-two with Wataru Nakamura and advances towards the goal... Haruto Sugiyama cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but Adam Batty reads it well. Quality keeping!
65.56
Micka‘l Meride flicks a high pass forward. Francis Tourenne controls it well on his chest. Francis Tourenne knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Nivet. With a superhuman jump, Alexandre Nivet connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
71.21
1-0Franco Pino passes the ball forward to Lomano Boertien. Lomano Boertien threads a neat ball through to Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.45
1-0Darius Lumsdon hacks David Allman from behind! The referee calls over Darius Lumsdon and shows him a yellow card! David Allman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.08
Francis Tourenne hacks Martim Maldonado from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martim Maldonado stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Darren Scales of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Adam Batty (GK)
9
2. Norman Ball (DEF)
7
3. Camille Lefèvre (DEF)
7
4. Del Plowright (DEF)
6
5. Darius Lumsdon (MID)
5
6. Carlos Redondo (MID)
7
7. Micka‘l Meride (MID)
7
8. Darren Scales (MID)
9
9. Francis Tourenne (ATT)
6
10. Alexandre Nivet (ATT)
8
11. Yves-A. Richert (ATT)
6
12. Graham Boyd (MID)
0
13. Trevor Smithe (MID)
0
14. Daniel Bridges (GK)
0
1. Pedro De Souza (GK)
6
2. Kader Roche (DEF)
6
3. Martim Maldonado (DEF)
6
4. Franco Pino (DEF)
6
5. Rafael Vega (DEF)
6
6. David Allman (MID)
7
7. Lomano Boertien (MID)
6
8. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues (ATT)
6
9. Haruto Sugiyama (ATT)
6
10. Hugo Lopes (ATT)
6
11. Wataru Nakamura (ATT)
6
12. Kelvin Froggatt (MID)
0
13. Gareth Potts (MID)
0
14. Alberto Nascimento (ATT)
0