Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 19,212 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Harley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Harley.
0.00
0-0Cambridge United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.08
0-0Chaabane Kermali hits a low pass to Ivan Huckerby. Ivan Huckerby flicks a high ball forward to Mehamha Belaiz who takes it down. Mehamha Belaiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Masur.
3.42
0-0Claus Myssing makes a simple pass to Talal Bezzai. Talal Bezzai hits a low pass to Morris Marr. Morris Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Vega. Jose Vega makes a deft header but it is miles over!
4.40
0-0Robin van Veen threads a neat ball through to Armin Köpke. Armin Köpke knocks in a cross ball towards Mehamha Belaiz. Mehamha Belaiz flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
6.25
Chaabane Kermali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen flicks a high ball forward to Mehamha Belaiz who takes it down. Mehamha Belaiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.19
1-0Robin van Veen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Köpke. Armin Köpke whips in a cross ball towards Gianni Avila. Gianni Avila rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Gianni Avila scores for Birmingham City!!
12.30
Ivan Huckerby sees Mehamha Belaiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mehamha Belaiz lofts in a cross ball towards Gianni Avila. Gianni Avila is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
16.30
2-0Morris Bailey passes the ball forward to Norman Best. Norman Best makes a probing pass to Morris Marr but he's offside!
18.29
2-0Claus Myssing barges into Peter Prior. Claus Myssing is shown the yellow card! Peter Prior grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.12
Gianni Avila takes it forward alone. Gianni Avila lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Prior. Peter Prior makes a looping header on goal. Peter Prior scores for Birmingham City!!
30.31
Ivan Huckerby hits a low pass to Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen shoots from 20 yards. Anton Götz gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
32.49
Wes Terry knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Best. Norman Best deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Vega but the linesman indicates offside!
33.51
Armin Köpke flicks a high pass forward to Gianni Avila who brings the ball under control. Gianni Avila whips in a cross ball towards Peter Prior. With a superhuman jump, Peter Prior connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
44.55
Armin Köpke catches Claus Myssing on the ankles. Armin Köpke is given a warning by the referee! Claus Myssing gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
3-0Jermaine Smith flicks a high pass forward to Morris Marr who brings the ball under control. Morris Marr rushes past Mario Marbus! Morris Marr strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Chaabane Kermali happens to be in the right place to block it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Birmingham City appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players seem much more motivated whilst the Birmingham City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Birmingham City kick off the second half!
47.44
3-0Mario Marbus barges into Eugenio Moriero. Mario Marbus is given a warning by the referee! Eugenio Moriero runs off the knock.
48.12
Claus Myssing kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Vega. Jose Vega makes a probing pass to Norman Best. Norman Best whips in a cross ball towards Wes Terry. Wes Terry gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Stuart Gascoigne. What a great pair of hands!
49.16
With imagination, Simon Masur laces a through ball forward to Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey makes a simple pass to Jose Vega. Jose Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rio Campbell.
53.10
Mehamha Belaiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Prior. Peter Prior knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claus Myssing.
54.57
Rio Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Köpke. Armin Köpke skips past Simon Masur! Armin Köpke comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Anton Götz had no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!
60.22
4-0Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Sophiane Rizzetto replacing Chaabane Kermali and Ole Gunnar Solskjær replacing Mehamha Belaiz .Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Mick Vassell replacing Eugenio Moriero and Trevor Murphy replacing Wes Terry .
61.23
Mario Marbus threads a neat ball through to Rio Campbell. Rio Campbell takes it forward alone. Rio Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper, Anton Götz, sees it late!! Goal for Birmingham City!
66.29
Simon Masur hits a low pass to Claus Myssing. Claus Myssing kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Best. Norman Best whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
67.22
Ivan Huckerby brings the ball forward. Ivan Huckerby advances inside the box! Ivan Huckerby muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
69.11
Without breaking stride, Jose Vega plays the ball forward to Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey shoots from distance but Stuart Gascoigne reads it well. Excellent save!
72.47
Robin van Veen passes the ball forward to Gianni Avila. Gianni Avila tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Anton Götz manages to keep it out.
73.11
5-0Norman Best hacks Ian Pearce from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.02
Birmingham City have made a substitution with Nicholas Granville replacing Robin van Veen .
78.08
Rio Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Prior. Peter Prior controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianni Avila. Gianni Avila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.48
Simon Masur chips the ball to his team mate, Talal Bezzai. Talal Bezzai makes a probing pass to Jose Vega. Jose Vega shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
89.19
Jermaine Smith knocks the ball forward to Jose Vega. Jose Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Rio Campbell threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Granville. Nicholas Granville finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
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
| Gianni Avila 8, 12 Peter Prior 21 Armin Köpke 55 Rio Campbell 61 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gianni Avila of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Gascoigne (GK)
6
2. Ian Pearce (DEF)
6
3. Rio Campbell (DEF)
8
4. Chaabane Kermali (DEF)
6
5. Mario Marbus (DEF)
6
6. Armin Köpke (MID)
8
7. Ivan Huckerby (MID)
7
8. Robin van Veen (MID)
7
9. Peter Prior (ATT)
7
10. Mehamha Belaiz (ATT)
6
11. Gianni Avila (ATT)
9
12. Sophiane Rizzetto (DEF)
6
13. Ole Gunnar Solskjær (ATT)
6
14. Nicholas Granville (MID)
6
1. Anton Götz (GK)
7
2. Simon Masur (DEF)
6
3. Jermaine Smith (DEF)
6
4. Claus Myssing (DEF)
6
5. Eugenio Moriero (MID)
6
6. Morris Bailey (MID)
6
7. Talal Bezzai (MID)
6
8. Jose Vega (MID)
6
9. Morris Marr (ATT)
6
10. Norman Best (ATT)
5
11. Wes Terry (ATT)
6
12. Alistair Weaver (MID)
0
13. Mick Vassell (MID)
6
14. Trevor Murphy (ATT)
6