Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play Manchester City in this league cup game. A crowd of 9,420 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Birmingham City and Manchester City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Birmingham City and Manchester City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
0.00
0-0Manchester City get the match underway!
3.02
0-0Sven Rösler comes in with a late challenge on Rio Campbell. The referee calls over Sven Rösler and warns him to calm down! Rio Campbell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.03
0-0Leon Rahn threads the ball through to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Gascoigne who gathers it comfortably.
9.17
Eddie Plowright flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua picks a pass forward to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Gascoigne who gathers it comfortably.
14.40
Eddie Plowright pushes up the pitch. Eddie Plowright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.35
0-1Albert Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Leon Rahn controls it well on his chest. Leon Rahn sees Marcel van den Broek just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Marcel van den Broek cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester City!
18.57
Chaabane Kermali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Pearce. Ian Pearce surges forward with the ball. Ian Pearce shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.51
1-1Sophiane Rizzetto clumsily knocks into Albert Lozano. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albert Lozano stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.57
1-1Ian Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Armin Köpke. With imagination, Armin Köpke plays the ball forward to Mehamha Belaiz. Mehamha Belaiz plays a scrappy one-two with Mick Harrison and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mehamha Belaiz rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Darren Beagrie. Excellent save.
26.11
1-1Norman Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.55
Eddie Plowright passes the ball forward to Fabian Van Fessem. Fabian Van Fessem threads a neat ball through to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
30.34
Armin Köpke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Harrison. Mick Harrison makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Tony Wallwork. Tony Wallwork side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
33.37
Sophiane Rizzetto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen makes a simple pass to Tony Wallwork. Tony Wallwork sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Darren Beagrie is on top of his game. Great keeping!
34.15
Eddie Plowright threads the ball through to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn makes a beautiful solo run. Leon Rahn runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Leon Rahn provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Stuart Gascoigne has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.49
Tony Wallwork flicks a high pass forward to Robin van Veen who brings the ball under control. Robin van Veen shoots from outside the area but Darren Beagrie is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Birmingham City appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Birmingham City players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Birmingham City start the second half!
47.47
1-2Mehamha Belaiz catches Rodolfo Cruz on the ankles. The referee warns Mehamha Belaiz to calm down! Rodolfo Cruz stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.56
Robin van Veen decides to run forward with the ball. Robin van Veen tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
51.01
Armin Köpke comes in with a late challenge on Leon Rahn. The referee brings Armin Köpke to one side and gives him a warning! Leon Rahn stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.04
Chaabane Kermali flicks a high ball forward to Ian Pearce who gracefully takes it down. Showing composure, Ian Pearce plays the ball forward to Tony Wallwork. Tony Wallwork shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
55.58
Sophiane Rizzetto threads the ball through to Chaabane Kermali. Chaabane Kermali controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Campbell. Alberto Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darren Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
57.49
Rio Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Köpke. Armin Köpke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Darren Beagrie.
60.09
1-2Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Dominic Mcallister replacing Chaabane Kermali and Leon George replacing Robin van Veen .
63.22
Albert Lozano clumsily knocks into Leon George. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon George stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.53
Dominic Mcallister receives the ball from a throw-in from Mick Harrison. Dominic Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Tony Wallwork. Tony Wallwork finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.03
Leon George barges into Albert Lozano. Leon George is given a warning by the referee! Albert Lozano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.04
Mehamha Belaiz catches Leon Rahn on the ankles. The referee calls over Mehamha Belaiz and shows him a yellow card! Leon Rahn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.23
Sophiane Rizzetto flicks a high pass forward to Mick Harrison who brings the ball under control. Mick Harrison chips the ball to his team mate, Leon George. Leon George shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Darren Beagrie had no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!
87.28
Duarte Costa catches Mick Harrison on the ankles. The referee calls over Duarte Costa and shows him a yellow card! Mick Harrison stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Leon Rahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Gascoigne (GK)
6
2. Ian Pearce (DEF)
8
3. Chaabane Kermali (DEF)
7
4. Sophiane Rizzetto (DEF)
6
5. Rio Campbell (DEF)
6
6. Mick Harrison (MID)
6
7. Armin Köpke (MID)
6
8. Robin van Veen (MID)
6
9. Alberto Campbell (ATT)
6
10. Tony Wallwork (ATT)
6
11. Mehamha Belaiz (ATT)
5
12. Dominic Mcallister (DEF)
6
13. Gianni Avila (ATT)
0
14. Leon George (MID)
7
1. Darren Beagrie (GK)
7
2. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
6
3. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
7
4. Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
6
5. Duarte Costa (DEF)
5
6. Albert Lozano (MID)
5
7. Leon Rahn (MID)
9
8. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
6
9. Stuart Henderson (ATT)
6
10. Sven Rösler (ATT)
7
11. Marcel van den Broek (ATT)
8
12. Mervin Guppy (ATT)
0
13. Claudiu Cuza (ATT)
0
14. Liam Edwards (DEF)
0