Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 18,232 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Birmingham City and AFC Bournemouth are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Birmingham City and AFC Bournemouth are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.49
0-0Ivan Zoppetti makes a simple pass to Tommy Mason. Tommy Mason surges forward with the ball. Tommy Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Haller. Anthony Haller gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Stuart Gascoigne comfortably punches it away to safety.
3.46
0-0Robin van Veen plays the ball forward to Simon Mendez. Simon Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.50
Gavin Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Nelson Garza provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Stuart Gascoigne manages to keep it out.
9.11
Anthony Haller flicks a high ball forward to Harvey Standing who takes it down. Harvey Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.50
0-0Dominic Mcallister barges into Anthony Haller. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Haller gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.57
0-0Romero P. Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Mason collects the pass. Tommy Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
20.01
Simon Mendez takes it forward alone. Simon Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Mehamha Belaiz. Mehamha Belaiz powers a header at goal. Nigel Cole gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
28.33
1-0Leon George makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Huckerby. Ivan Huckerby rushes past Romero P. Aguilar! Ivan Huckerby muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
32.09
Nelson Garza plays the ball forward to Anthony Haller. Anthony Haller sees Harvey Standing just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Harvey Standing provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.51
Leon George makes a probing pass to Mehamha Belaiz. Mehamha Belaiz skips past Damien Best! Mehamha Belaiz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
38.26
1-1Dominic Mcallister comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Mason. The referee calls over Dominic Mcallister and warns him to calm down! Tommy Mason runs off the knock.
44.09
Dominic Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Marbus. Mario Marbus takes it forward alone. Mario Marbus lofts in a cross ball towards Mehamha Belaiz. Mehamha Belaiz whips the ball goalwards with his head but Nigel Cole is on top of it.
45.00
Dominic Mcallister sees space and advances. Dominic Mcallister surges forward with the ball. Dominic Mcallister controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
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. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AFC Bournemouth kick off and get the second half underway!
49.14
Damien Best plays the ball forward to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza threads the ball through to Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.30
Dominic Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Prior. Peter Prior surges forward with the ball. Peter Prior lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Mendez. With a superhuman jump, Simon Mendez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Nigel Cole. Excellent save.
59.08
Ivan Huckerby runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ivan Huckerby shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
60.11
1-2Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Mick Harrison replacing Robin van Veen and Nick Konchesky replacing Mehamha Belaiz .
61.20
Kemal Tiler flicks a high ball forward to Leon George who takes it down. With vision, Leon George picks a pass forward to Peter Prior. Peter Prior shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Birmingham City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
75.30
Tommy Mason receives the ball from a throw-in from Damien Best. Tommy Mason threads a neat ball through to Scott Potts. Scott Potts flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Haller controls it well on his chest. Anthony Haller shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stuart Gascoigne with no chance!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
77.30
Birmingham City have made a substitution with Saidu A. Adeshina replacing Kemal Tiler .
79.28
Ivan Huckerby threads a neat ball through to Peter Prior. Peter Prior shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.28
Saidu A. Adeshina knocks the ball forward to Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Leon George controls it well on his chest. Leon George knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Nigel Cole.
85.53
Romero P. Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Scott Potts controls it well on his chest. Scott Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Stuart Gascoigne manages to gather it effortlessly.
87.29
Ivan Huckerby brings the ball forward. Ivan Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Mick Harrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Harrison knocks the ball forward, putting Peter Prior through on goal. Some silky footwork from Peter Prior provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
89.43
1-3Nelson Garza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Haller but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Damien Best sees a break and surges forward. Damien Best threads the ball through to Scott Potts. Scott Potts whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles 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 Ivan Huckerby of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Gascoigne (GK)
7
2. Ian Pearce (DEF)
6
3. Dominic Mcallister (DEF)
6
4. Kemal Tiler (DEF)
6
5. Mario Marbus (DEF)
6
6. Leon George (MID)
7
7. Ivan Huckerby (MID)
9
8. Robin van Veen (MID)
6
9. Peter Prior (ATT)
6
10. Simon Mendez (ATT)
6
11. Mehamha Belaiz (ATT)
6
12. Saidu A. Adeshina (DEF)
6
13. Mick Harrison (MID)
6
14. Nick Konchesky (ATT)
6
1. Nigel Cole (GK)
7
2. Ivan Zoppetti (DEF)
6
3. Romero P. Aguilar (DEF)
6
4. Damien Best (DEF)
6
5. Tommy Mason (DEF)
7
6. Gavin Gemmell (MID)
6
7. Nelson Garza (MID)
7
8. Scott Potts (MID)
7
9. Francisco Hacembruch Romero (ATT)
7
10. Anthony Haller (ATT)
9
11. Harvey Standing (ATT)
9
12. Steven Rowett (ATT)
0
13. Des Burgess (GK)
0
14. Dale Scholes (ATT)
0