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 18,733 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Platt.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Platt.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Birmingham City kicking off!
2.18
0-0Nuno Lima clumsily knocks into Franco Cristallini. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Franco Cristallini gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.41
0-0Atam Hill kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Martinez. Rafael Martinez brings the ball forward. Rafael Martinez tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.19
0-0Franco Cristallini chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Barbosa. Cristiano Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Franco Cristallini. Franco Cristallini makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
9.07
Torsten Rösler chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Lima. Nuno Lima hits a low pass to Fabio Plante. Fabio Plante whips in a cross ball towards Carl Kerr. Carl Kerr flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.40
0-1Nuno Lima surges forward with the ball. Nuno Lima deftly passes the ball to Vitor Carvalho, releasing him through on goal. Vitor Carvalho takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
16.13
0-1Nuno Lima hacks Kieron Bridge from behind! The referee calls over Nuno Lima and warns him to calm down! Kieron Bridge runs off the knock.
21.50
Nuno Lima deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vitor Carvalho. Vitor Carvalho hits a low pass to Fabio Plante. Fabio Plante rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Bart Grot!
22.36
Carl Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Plante collects the pass. Fabio Plante cuts inside the box! Fabio Plante makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Bart Grot manages to keep it out.
24.57
Komian Bassila hacks Nuno Lima from behind! The referee calls over Komian Bassila and shows him a yellow card! Nuno Lima runs off the knock.
26.08
Alfons Janssen knocks the ball forward to Stan Pallister. Stan Pallister lofts in a cross ball towards Fabio Plante. Fabio Plante makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
27.31
Atam Hill makes a probing pass to Rafael Martinez. Rafael Martinez darts forward. Rafael Martinez lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Barbosa. Cristiano Barbosa makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.26
Franco Cristallini kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Barbosa. Cristiano Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Franco Cristallini. Franco Cristallini is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Sebastian Fernandez.
34.55
1-1Angelo Rivalta takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some silky footwork from Pierluigi Bazzani provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.58
1-1Rafael Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Angelo Rivalta. Angelo Rivalta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.13
Trevor Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Rafael Martinez. Rafael Martinez sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Martinez tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Birmingham City appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Coventry City kick off the second half!
48.12
Komian Bassila deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Bridge. Kieron Bridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.52
Nuno Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Plante. Fabio Plante knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bart Grot who gathers it comfortably.
53.41
1-1Alfons Janssen flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Lima who takes it down. Nuno Lima threads the ball through to Stan Pallister. Stan Pallister puts a great ball through. Fabio Plante runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
54.12
1-1Trevor Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Barbosa. Cristiano Barbosa plays a quick one-two with Angelo Rivalta and rushes in on goal... Nuno Lima catches Cristiano Barbosa on the ankles. Cristiano Barbosa appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
60.49
1-1Birmingham City have made a substitution with Said Bruggink replacing Angelo Rivalta .Coventry City have made a substitution with Gabriel Carrasco replacing Nuno Lima .
63.03
Kemal Wilcox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Martinez. Rafael Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Said Bruggink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Said Bruggink makes a defence splitting pass to Cristiano Barbosa. Cristiano Barbosa rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.47
Komian Bassila makes a probing pass to Franco Cristallini. Franco Cristallini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastian Fernandez who gathers it comfortably.
67.14
Franco Cristallini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Martinez. Rafael Martinez finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Sebastian Fernandez manages to keep it out.
71.57
Arthur Mills threads the ball through to Alfons Janssen. Alfons Janssen passes the ball forward to Vitor Carvalho. Vitor Carvalho plays a quick one-two with Stan Pallister and rushes in on goal... Vitor Carvalho makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Vitor Carvalho scores for Coventry City!!
75.13
Duncan Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Fabio Plante. Fabio Plante plays a scrappy one-two with Vitor Carvalho and advances towards the goal... Fabio Plante shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Bart Grot.
76.47
1-2Alfons Janssen takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Komian Bassila reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
77.43
Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Frank Melchiot replacing Kemal Wilcox and Jamie Owen replacing Rafael Martinez .
79.00
Cristiano Barbosa hits a low pass to Franco Cristallini. Franco Cristallini finds some space and shoots from distance but Sebastian Fernandez reads it well. Great save!
87.30
Jamie Owen hits a low pass to Said Bruggink. Said Bruggink lofts in a cross ball towards Kieron Bridge. Kieron Bridge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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
| Cristiano Barbosa 27 Kieron Bridge 87 | Vitor Carvalho 12, 72 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vitor Carvalho of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bart Grot (GK)
7
2. Pierluigi Bazzani (DEF)
6
3. Kemal Wilcox (DEF)
6
4. Trevor Gascoigne (DEF)
6
5. Atam Hill (DEF)
6
6. Rafael Martinez (MID)
8
7. Komian Bassila (MID)
6
8. Franco Cristallini (MID)
7
9. Cristiano Barbosa (ATT)
8
10. Angelo Rivalta (ATT)
6
11. Kieron Bridge (ATT)
7
12. Frank Melchiot (DEF)
6
13. Jamie Owen (MID)
6
14. Said Bruggink (ATT)
6
1. Sebastian Fernandez (GK)
7
2. Antonio Del Sol (DEF)
6
3. Arthur Mills (DEF)
6
4. Torsten Rösler (DEF)
6
5. Duncan Scowcroft (DEF)
6
6. Alfons Janssen (MID)
7
7. Nuno Lima (MID)
7
8. Vitor Carvalho (ATT)
9
9. Stan Pallister (ATT)
6
10. Fabio Plante (ATT)
7
11. Carl Kerr (ATT)
6
12. Alun Carragher (DEF)
0
13. Gabriel Carrasco (MID)
6
14. Philipp Kirschner (ATT)
0