Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Cardiff City. A crowd of 2,653 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Birmingham City and Cardiff City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Keegan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Birmingham City and Cardiff City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Keegan.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Birmingham City kick off!
4.11
0-0Kelvin Allman kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Lofthouse. Syd Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Clapham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wayne Clapham skips past Henry Williamson! Wayne Clapham side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
6.17
Scott Blake flicks a high pass forward to Carl Shearer who brings the ball under control. Carl Shearer advances inside the box! Carl Shearer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.34
0-0Arthur Bowyer breaks forward. Arthur Bowyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Sharpe. Patrick Sharpe makes a great pass forward. Carl Shearer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
16.39
0-0Tim Oakley hits a low pass to Syd Marshall. Syd Marshall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jamie Richards who gathers it comfortably.
18.36
Scott Blake deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Shearer. Carl Shearer knocks the ball forward to Patrick Sharpe but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.48
Eddie Ljungberg kicks a strong pass forward to Nwankwo Gower. Nwankwo Gower shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.26
0-0Arthur Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Brand collects the pass. Arthur Brand advances with the ball. Arthur Brand shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Joe Fenton as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
43.35
0-0Arthur Brand takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Nunzio Corallo reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
44.56
Daniele Clemence threads a neat ball through to Tim Oakley. Tim Oakley passes the ball forward to Wayne Clapham. Wayne Clapham plays the ball forward to Syd Marshall who has made a great run into the box. Syd Marshall shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
1-0Kelvin Allman knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Oakley. Tim Oakley kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Marshall. Syd Marshall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Jamie Richards has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Birmingham City appear unchanged since the first half. Cardiff City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cardiff City kick off and get the second half underway!
48.40
1-0Nwankwo Gower hacks Glynn Lofthouse from behind! Nwankwo Gower is shown the yellow card! Glynn Lofthouse stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.11
1-0Birmingham City have made 3 substitutions with Shaun Higginbotham replacing Glynn Lofthouse, Eddie Eustace replacing Nunzio Corallo and Kieron Wiltord replacing Marino De Boer .
61.17
Eddie Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Gower. Nwankwo Gower shoots from long range but it is miles over!
63.14
Arthur Brand flicks a high ball forward to Nwankwo Gower who takes it down. Nwankwo Gower knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Sharpe. Patrick Sharpe gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.37
Eddie Eustace kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Clapham. Wayne Clapham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Jeffers.
71.10
Scott Blake threads the ball through to Carl Shearer. Carl Shearer advances inside the box! Carl Shearer takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
77.18
Cardiff City have made 2 substitutions with Adam Murphy replacing Henry Williamson and Danny Minto replacing Patrick Sharpe .
78.21
Adam Murphy catches Syd Lofthouse on the ankles. The referee calls over Adam Murphy and shows him a yellow card! Syd Lofthouse stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.47
Scott Blake controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Minto. Danny Minto whips in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Gower. With a superhuman jump, Nwankwo Gower connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Arthur Brand flicks a high pass forward. Carl Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Shearer shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Joe Fenton (GK)
7
2. Carl Grondin (DEF)
7
3. Kelvin Allman (DEF)
6
4. Glynn Lofthouse (DEF)
6
5. Daniele Clemence (DEF)
6
6. Nunzio Corallo (MID)
6
7. Syd Lofthouse (MID)
7
8. Tim Oakley (MID)
7
9. Wayne Clapham (ATT)
6
10. Syd Marshall (ATT)
9
11. Marino De Boer (ATT)
6
12. Shaun Higginbotham (GK)
6
13. Eddie Eustace (ATT)
7
14. Kieron Wiltord (MID)
6
1. Jamie Richards (GK)
6
2. John Jeffers (DEF)
6
3. Arthur Bowyer (DEF)
7
4. Henry Williamson (DEF)
6
5. Graham Standing (DEF)
6
6. Arthur Brand (MID)
8
7. Eddie Ljungberg (MID)
7
8. Scott Blake (MID)
7
9. Carl Shearer (ATT)
7
10. Nwankwo Gower (ATT)
6
11. Patrick Sharpe (ATT)
9
12. Adam Murphy (GK)
5
13. Paul Beresford (GK)
0
14. Danny Minto (GK)
6