Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 19,351 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Birmingham City and Coventry City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Birmingham City and Coventry City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City kick off!
2.13
0-0Chaabane Kermali makes a beautiful solo run. Chaabane Kermali hits a low pass to Ivan Huckerby. Ivan Huckerby shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Eishun Kaita manages to gather it easily.
4.28
0-0Chaabane Kermali kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Mendez. Simon Mendez shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.35
0-0Terry Barmby chips the ball to his team mate, Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri flicks a high pass forward. Neil Platt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Platt knocks the ball forward to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.41
Marino Graaven flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Grimandi controls it well on his chest. Nigel Grimandi kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Platt but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.15
Terry Barmby threads the ball through to Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Castro. Francisco Castro fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
26.14
0-0Dominic Mcallister clumsily knocks into Neil Platt. The referee calls over Dominic Mcallister and warns him to calm down! Neil Platt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.16
0-0Teddy Morris comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Huckerby. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ivan Huckerby stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.55
0-0Terry Barmby brings the ball forward. Terry Barmby laces a weighted ball forward to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.48
Duncan McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Castro. Francisco Castro hits a low pass to Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Platt. Neil Platt makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Stuart Gascoigne.
39.04
0-0Corner kick to Coventry City. Francisco Castro plays it short to Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist knocks the ball into the box. Leon George reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
44.35
Francisco Castro threads the ball through to Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
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. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Coventry City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Coventry City kick off!
53.42
Peter Prior catches Teddy Morris on the ankles. The referee calls over Peter Prior and shows him a yellow card! Teddy Morris stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.38
Robin van Veen sees Leon George in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon George plays a one-two with Simon Mendez and advances towards the goal... Leon George strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.43
0-0Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Mario Marbus replacing Kemal Tiler and Mick Harrison replacing Leon George .
63.14
Robin van Veen flicks a high pass forward to Mick Harrison who brings the ball neatly under control. Mick Harrison lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Prior. Peter Prior makes a looping header on goal but Eishun Kaita is on top of it.
67.27
Fouad El-Karkouri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
69.15
Francisco Castro catches Mick Harrison on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mick Harrison runs off the knock.
72.33
Nigel Grimandi flicks a high pass forward. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason comfortably collects the pass. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason plays a quick one-two with Neil Platt and rushes in on goal... Jón Kristinn Finnbogason cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Stuart Gascoigne. Excellent save.
75.48
Dominic Mcallister clumsily knocks into Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Dominic Mcallister is given another warning by the referee! Jón Kristinn Finnbogason runs off the knock.
77.18
Birmingham City have made a substitution with Nick Konchesky replacing Mehamha Belaiz .
78.20
Robin van Veen barges into Fouad El-Karkouri. Robin van Veen is given a warning by the referee! Fouad El-Karkouri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.06
Teddy Morris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Platt. Neil Platt shoots from long range but Stuart Gascoigne is on top of his game. Good save!
81.10
0-0Dominic Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Robin van Veen cuts inside the box! Robin van Veen comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball curls but is blocked by Terry Barmby's outstretched leg.
87.13
Robin van Veen makes a probing pass to Peter Prior. Peter Prior tries a spectacular long range effort but Eishun Kaita is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Chaabane Kermali surges forward with the ball. Chaabane Kermali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Harrison. Mick Harrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Gascoigne of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Gascoigne (GK)
9
2. Ian Pearce (DEF)
6
3. Dominic Mcallister (DEF)
6
4. Chaabane Kermali (DEF)
8
5. Kemal Tiler (DEF)
6
6. Leon George (MID)
7
7. Ivan Huckerby (MID)
6
8. Robin van Veen (MID)
8
9. Peter Prior (ATT)
6
10. Simon Mendez (ATT)
6
11. Mehamha Belaiz (ATT)
6
12. Mario Marbus (DEF)
6
13. Mick Harrison (MID)
6
14. Nick Konchesky (ATT)
6
1. Eishun Kaita (GK)
8
2. Marino Graaven (DEF)
6
3. Terry Barmby (DEF)
8
4. Steven Stam (DEF)
6
5. Duncan McCoist (DEF)
6
6. Fouad El-Karkouri (MID)
7
7. Teddy Morris (MID)
7
8. Francisco Castro (MID)
6
9. Neil Platt (ATT)
6
10. Nigel Grimandi (ATT)
7
11. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason (ATT)
7
12. Darius Potts (DEF)
0
13. Leonardo Crespo (MID)
0
14. Joe Philips (ATT)
0