Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Swindon Town. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City kick off!
9.07
0-0Robert Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Gargo. Eric Gargo makes a simple pass to Tony Benali. Tony Benali tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
10.14
1-0Robert Wright makes a simple pass to Helder Sousa. Helder Sousa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Venus. Eddie Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Benali. Tony Benali is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.01
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
22.22
Noel Walsh makes a simple pass to Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Adams. Alexander Adams shoots from long range but it flies wide!
28.15
Helder Sousa makes a simple pass to Eddie Venus. Eddie Venus shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.48
Noel Walsh knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Adams. Alexander Adams finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.55
Oleg Cadamarteri brings the ball forward. Oleg Cadamarteri plays a perfect one-two with Mauricio Hidalgo and rushes in on goal... Oleg Cadamarteri tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Thomas Monetta has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.09
1-1Oleg Cadamarteri advances with the ball. Oleg Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Monetta who gathers it comfortably.
40.06
1-1Oleksandr Demyanchuk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Venus. Eddie Venus shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Wayne Haynes manages to gather it comfortably.
44.25
Eric Gargo makes a simple pass to Eddie Venus. Eddie Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Lima. Mario Lima heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Wayne Haynes.
45.00
Tony Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Birkwald. Thomas Birkwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Venus. Eddie Venus shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eddie Venus!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Swindon Town get the second half underway!
48.43
Oleg Cadamarteri knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Hidalgo. Mauricio Hidalgo plays a perfect one-two with Matthew Sturridge and rushes in on goal... Mauricio Hidalgo takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Thomas Monetta easily smothers it!
49.25
Don Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Hidalgo. Mauricio Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.22
Thomas Birkwald makes a simple pass to Eddie Venus. Eddie Venus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.01
Noel Walsh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Rufus. Noel Rufus decides to run forward with the ball. Noel Rufus whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Adams. Alexander Adams is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.45
Oleg Cadamarteri threads the ball through to Mauricio Hidalgo. Mauricio Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.35
Oleg Cadamarteri passes the ball forward to Mauricio Hidalgo. Mauricio Hidalgo lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Adams. Alexander Adams directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Thomas Monetta.
66.19
2-1Don Ritchie comes in with a late challenge on Oleksandr Demyanchuk. The referee calls over Don Ritchie and warns him to calm down! Oleksandr Demyanchuk runs off the knock.
67.51
Noel Walsh catches Mario Lima on the ankles. The referee calls over Noel Walsh and warns him to calm down! Mario Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.55
Oleksandr Demyanchuk makes a beautiful solo run. Oleksandr Demyanchuk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.15
Robert Wright makes a probing pass to Eric Gargo. Eric Gargo makes a simple pass to Tony Benali. Tony Benali plays a perfect one-two with Mario Lima and rushes in on goal... Tony Benali cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.12
2-1Don Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Adams. Alexander Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Sturridge but the linesman indicates offside!
81.48
Noel Walsh flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Cadamarteri. Oleg Cadamarteri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Hidalgo. Mauricio Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Monetta who gathers it comfortably.
83.38
Helder Sousa chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Venus. Eddie Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Lima. Mario Lima is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Wayne Haynes manages to keep it out.
89.42
Eric Gargo flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Lima. Mario Lima whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Venus. Eddie Venus flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Robert Wright knocks the ball forward to Helder Sousa. Helder Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Venus. Eddie Venus knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Benali. Tony Benali is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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