Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play Celtic in this friendly game. A crowd of 14,845 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
The pitch is in good condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Celtic get the match underway!
6.14
0-0Maurice Fabrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
15.32
Micka‘l Meride threads a neat ball through to Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer edges inside the box! Jo‘l Fischer tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Alejandro Alvarez easily smothers it!
20.52
0-1Maurice Fabrie brings the ball forward. Maurice Fabrie knocks in a cross ball towards Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Serge Poulard!
24.03
0-1Maurice Fabrie makes a probing pass to Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
28.03
Darius Lumsdon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert plays a quick one-two with Jo‘l Fischer and rushes in on goal... Yves-A. Richert tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
32.13
0-1Markus Schröder sees Maximiliano Soto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maximiliano Soto flicks a high pass forward. Camel Echouafni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Camel Echouafni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.15
Lennart Lange takes it forward alone. Lennart Lange tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.51
Samuele Pinzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Micka‘l Meride. Micka‘l Meride brings the ball forward. Micka‘l Meride shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.13
0-1Gianmatteo Del Vecchio clumsily knocks into Darius Lumsdon. Gianmatteo Del Vecchio is warned by the referee! Darius Lumsdon grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.07
0-1Darius Lumsdon barges into Lennart Lange. The referee brings Darius Lumsdon to one side and gives him a warning! Lennart Lange hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.57
0-1Samuele Pinzi plays the ball forward to Darius Lumsdon. Darius Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Nivet who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Nivet kicks a strong pass forward to Yves-A. Richert but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.51
Paul C. Buscan chips the ball to his team mate, Lennart Lange. Lennart Lange knocks the ball forward to Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni advances inside the box! Camel Echouafni takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Ruuben Brander plays the ball forward to Micka‘l Meride. Micka‘l Meride threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Birmingham City appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Birmingham City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.59
0-1Paul C. Buscan clumsily knocks into Alexandre Nivet. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexandre Nivet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
47.59
0-1Free kick to Birmingham City just outside the area...
49.42
Darius Lumsdon takes a long run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
51.11
Camel Echouafni comes in with a late challenge on Samuele Pinzi. Camel Echouafni is warned by the referee! Samuele Pinzi stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.53
Darren Scales flicks a high pass forward to Jo‘l Fischer who brings the ball neatly under control. Jo‘l Fischer shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.31
Lennart Lange flicks a high pass forward. Camel Echouafni collects the pass. Camel Echouafni whips in a cross ball towards Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.14
Micka‘l Meride flicks a high pass forward. Yves-A. Richert controls it well on his chest. Yves-A. Richert whips in a cross ball towards Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Alejandro Alvarez. Excellent save.
65.05
With some swift thinking, Jacek Swierczewski plays the ball forward to Gianmatteo Del Vecchio. Gianmatteo Del Vecchio knocks the ball to his team mate, Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Batty who gathers it comfortably.
73.20
Maximiliano Soto decides to run forward with the ball. Maximiliano Soto lofts in a cross ball towards Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Adam Batty manages to gather it easily.
78.53
Micka‘l Meride makes a probing pass to Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet plays a scrappy one-two with Jo‘l Fischer and advances towards the goal... Alexandre Nivet tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
84.36
Samuele Pinzi receives the ball from a throw-in from Ruuben Brander. Samuele Pinzi surges forward with the ball. Samuele Pinzi advances with the ball. Samuele Pinzi shoots from 25 yards. Alejandro Alvarez effortlessly gets down and covers it.
87.12
Maurice Fabrie knocks the ball forward to Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard lofts in a cross ball towards Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.28
Maurice Fabrie makes a probing pass to Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Batty who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Seeing Darren Scales's run, Micka‘l Meride quickly throws the ball into his path. Seeing a gap ahead, Darren Scales plays the ball forward to Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Adam Batty (GK)
7
2. Camille Lefèvre (DEF)
6
3. Ruuben Brander (DEF)
7
4. Samuele Pinzi (DEF)
7
5. Darius Lumsdon (MID)
7
6. Carlos Redondo (MID)
6
7. Micka‘l Meride (MID)
7
8. Darren Scales (MID)
6
9. Alexandre Nivet (ATT)
6
10. Jo‘l Fischer (ATT)
7
11. Yves-A. Richert (ATT)
6
12. Yuri Pineda (ATT)
0
13. Graham Boyd (MID)
0
14. Daniel Bridges (GK)
0
1. Alejandro Alvarez (GK)
8
2. Markus Schröder (DEF)
6
3. Paul C. Buscan (DEF)
5
4. Jacek Swierczewski (DEF)
6
5. Anton Sammer (DEF)
6
6. Maximiliano Soto (MID)
7
7. Maurice Fabrie (MID)
9
8. Lennart Lange (MID)
7
9. Gianmatteo Del Vecchio (MID)
6
10. Serge Poulard (ATT)
9
11. Camel Echouafni (ATT)
6
12. Gary Dickov (GK)
0
13. Victor Vega (MID)
0
14. Mark Jones (ATT)
0