Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Clarke.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Clarke.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
2.12
1-0Ivan Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Mezzano comfortably collects the pass. Franceco Mezzano lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Huckerby. Ivan Huckerby knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.00
1-0Pablo Morales chips the ball to his team mate, John Platt. John Platt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rio Campbell.
8.01
1-0Dominic Mcallister hits a low pass to Leon George. Leon George changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Leon George passes the ball forward but Robin van Veen is offside!
9.48
1-0Wim Van Himst hacks Gaspar Oliveira from behind! Wim Van Himst is shown the yellow card! Gaspar Oliveira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.34
1-0John Platt knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell whips in a cross ball towards John Platt. John Platt makes a convincing header. Stuart Gascoigne easily punches it away to safety.
16.33
Sergio Soares sees Luke Vassell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Vassell advances inside the box! Luke Vassell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Stuart Gascoigne easily gets down and covers it.
20.25
Rio Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen makes an attacking run forward. Robin van Veen shoots from outside the area but is denied by Joel Kolk. Excellent save.
22.17
Dominic Mcallister sees Leon George in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon George flicks the ball to his team mate, Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Joel Kolk!
26.12
1-0Pablo Morales darts forward. Pablo Morales plays a one-two with Luke Vassell and advances towards the goal... Pablo Morales tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Ian Pearce.
27.39
1-0John Platt kicks a strong pass forward to David Lindemann. David Lindemann knocks in a cross ball towards John Platt. John Platt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.42
Gary Law kicks a strong pass forward to Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst flicks a high pass forward to Seth Williams who brings the ball under control. Seth Williams knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Pearce.
32.27
Gaspar Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Huckerby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivan Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Mezzano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Franceco Mezzano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Mendonca.
33.50
Leon George hits a low pass to Ivan Huckerby. Ivan Huckerby knocks in a cross ball towards Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.27
Leon George controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano whips in a cross ball towards Leon George. Leon George flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.04
Leon George makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianni Avila. Gianni Avila whips in a cross ball towards Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.18
John Platt hits a low pass to Pablo Morales. Pablo Morales whips in a cross ball towards Seth Williams. Seth Williams finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Pablo Morales makes a simple pass to Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Gascoigne who gathers it comfortably.
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. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Wolverhampton Wanderers players seem much more motivated whilst the Birmingham City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Birmingham City get the second half underway!
47.38
3-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
55.29
3-0Gary Law comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Huckerby. The referee calls over Gary Law and shows him a yellow card! Ivan Huckerby gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.44
Leon Mendonca threads a neat ball through to John Platt. John Platt knocks the ball to his team mate, Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst shoots from distance but Stuart Gascoigne is on top of it.
60.14
3-0Birmingham City have made a substitution with Nicholas Granville replacing Robin van Veen .
61.19
Pablo Morales flicks a high pass forward. Wim Van Himst collects the pass. Wim Van Himst knocks in a cross ball towards David Lindemann. David Lindemann connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
65.40
Gary Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
66.02
John Platt chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Morales. Pablo Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.50
Ivan Huckerby hits a low pass to Alberto Campbell. Alberto Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.41
Nicholas Granville flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Campbell who brings the ball under control. Alberto Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.48
Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Sophiane Rizzetto replacing Dominic Mcallister and Mehamha Belaiz replacing Gianni Avila .
79.14
Ivan Huckerby chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Campbell. Alberto Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Joel Kolk had no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!
83.18
Wim Van Himst hits a low pass to Seth Williams. Seth Williams shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Stuart Gascoigne had no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
87.58
Leon George deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Granville. Nicholas Granville shoots from outside the area but Joel Kolk reads it well. Nice save!
89.16
Gary Law knocks the ball forward to John Platt. John Platt flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Morales who brings the ball under control. Pablo Morales shoots from distance. Stuart Gascoigne gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
90.00
Leon George chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Granville. Nicholas Granville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Sbrizzo.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ivan Huckerby 2 Leon George 34 Franceco Mezzano 38, 79 | Seth Williams 83 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Franceco Mezzano of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Gascoigne (GK)
7
2. Ian Pearce (DEF)
6
3. Gaspar Oliveira (DEF)
6
4. Dominic Mcallister (DEF)
6
5. Rio Campbell (DEF)
6
6. Leon George (MID)
8
7. Robin van Veen (MID)
6
8. Ivan Huckerby (MID)
8
9. Alberto Campbell (ATT)
6
10. Franceco Mezzano (ATT)
9
11. Gianni Avila (ATT)
6
12. Sophiane Rizzetto (DEF)
6
13. Mehamha Belaiz (ATT)
6
14. Nicholas Granville (MID)
6
1. Joel Kolk (GK)
6
2. Sergio Soares (DEF)
6
3. Leon Mendonca (DEF)
6
4. Gary Law (DEF)
6
5. Alex Sbrizzo (DEF)
6
6. Pablo Morales (MID)
7
7. John Platt (MID)
7
8. David Lindemann (ATT)
6
9. Seth Williams (ATT)
7
10. Wim Van Himst (ATT)
6
11. Luke Vassell (ATT)
6
12. Ashley Patterson (DEF)
0
13. Wes Murrin (MID)
0
14. Fouad Bezzai (ATT)
0