Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 17,842 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
The pitch is in good condition.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
0.00
0-0Millwall get the match underway!
2.05
0-0Leon George clumsily knocks into Matteo Materazzi. The referee warns Leon George to calm down! Matteo Materazzi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.06
0-0Ivan Huckerby sees Simon Mendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eirik Soltvedt.
4.51
0-0Leon George knocks the ball forward to Peter Prior. Peter Prior shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Kubilay Özalan manages to gather it comfortably.
6.10
0-0Matteo Materazzi hits a low pass to Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Scholes but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.02
Leon George flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Prior. Peter Prior shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Kubilay Özalan smothers it!
9.43
Leon George hacks Matteo Materazzi from behind! The referee brings Leon George to one side and gives him another warning! Matteo Materazzi gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
10.12
Mehamha Belaiz sees a break and surges forward. Mehamha Belaiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matteo Materazzi.
12.23
Ian Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Robin van Veen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robin van Veen flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Mendez. Simon Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen makes a convincing header but Kubilay Özalan reads it well. He makes it look easy!
15.51
Mario Samson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher plays a one-two with Quim Ramos and advances towards the goal... Ronnie Gallagher side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Stuart Gascoigne. Excellent save.
16.52
0-0Dean Thatcher hits a low pass to Peter Weir. Peter Weir shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.23
1-0Mario Samson flicks a high pass forward. Andy Harley collects the pass. Andy Harley knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir directs the ball goalwards with his head. Stuart Gascoigne is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.23
Ivan Huckerby knocks the ball to his team mate, Mehamha Belaiz. Mehamha Belaiz shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Kubilay Özalan!
24.34
Eirik Soltvedt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matteo Materazzi. Matteo Materazzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Samson. Mario Samson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.43
Leon George deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mehamha Belaiz. Mehamha Belaiz shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.09
Matteo Materazzi chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher knocks the ball forward to Mario Samson. Mario Samson knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Scholes. Fredrik Scholes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Stuart Gascoigne effortlessly picks it out of the air!
33.27
Robin van Veen knocks the ball forward to Mehamha Belaiz. Mehamha Belaiz lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Huckerby. Ivan Huckerby finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Kubilay Özalan didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.25
1-1Robin van Veen barges into Mario Samson. The referee warns Robin van Veen to calm down! Mario Samson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.27
Dean Thatcher sees a break and surges forward. Dean Thatcher shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
39.26
Ian Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen passes the ball forward to Simon Mendez. Simon Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Leon George. Leon George powers a header at goal. Leon George scores for Birmingham City!!
42.26
Chaabane Kermali threads the ball through to Ian Pearce. Ian Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Mehamha Belaiz. Mehamha Belaiz edges inside the box! Mehamha Belaiz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Kubilay Özalan. Excellent save.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Birmingham City kicking off!
47.39
Mario Samson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Weir. Peter Weir lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
48.47
Robin van Veen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Huckerby. Ivan Huckerby whips in a cross ball towards Simon Mendez. Simon Mendez whips the ball goalwards with his head. Kubilay Özalan manages to gather it.
49.36
Fredrik Scholes threads a neat ball through to Peter Weir. Peter Weir knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Mcallister.
51.25
1-2Ivan Huckerby catches Mario Samson on the ankles. Ivan Huckerby is shown the yellow card! Mario Samson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.11
Dean Thatcher passes the ball forward to Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.12
Eirik Soltvedt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Samson. Mario Samson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.47
Dietmar Gleisenstein flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Scholes collects the pass. With great vision, Fredrik Scholes plays the ball forward to Andy Harley. Andy Harley knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Stuart Gascoigne!
57.33
Ivan Huckerby threads a neat ball through to Mehamha Belaiz. Mehamha Belaiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.54
1-2Chaabane Kermali sees Dominic Mcallister in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Mcallister hits a low pass to Simon Mendez. Simon Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen heads the ball goalwards but it is deflected wide by Eirik Soltvedt.
61.33
1-2Ivan Huckerby takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Quim Ramos gets to the ball and clears it up field.
61.33
1-2Millwall have made 3 substitutions with Rainer Hanke replacing Matteo Materazzi, Fernando Alves replacing Fredrik Scholes and Edgar Nunes replacing Ronnie Gallagher .Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Mario Marbus replacing Kemal Tiler and Alberto Campbell replacing Peter Prior .
63.14
1-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
65.27
Fernando Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Weir. Peter Weir knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Gascoigne who gathers it comfortably.
66.39
Dietmar Gleisenstein runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dietmar Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Samson. Mario Samson heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Stuart Gascoigne.
67.05
Eirik Soltvedt pushes up the pitch. Eirik Soltvedt flicks a high pass forward. Andy Harley controls it well on his chest. Andy Harley whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Nunes. Leon George comes in with a late challenge on Edgar Nunes. Edgar Nunes appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
72.25
Ivan Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Robin van Veen controls it well on his chest. Robin van Veen lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Mendez. Simon Mendez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.01
Birmingham City have made a substitution with Mick Harrison replacing Ivan Huckerby .
84.21
Alberto Campbell barges into Rainer Hanke. The referee brings Alberto Campbell to one side and gives him a warning! Rainer Hanke runs off the knock.
89.10
Dominic Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Mick Harrison. Mick Harrison makes a probing pass between the defence to Leon George. Some awkward footwork from Leon George provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by Eirik Soltvedt. Excellent block.
90.00
Mario Marbus hacks Mario Samson from behind! The referee calls over Mario Marbus and shows him a yellow card! Mario Samson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Peter Weir 18 | Mehamha Belaiz 27 Leon George 39 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mehamha Belaiz of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kubilay Özalan (GK)
8
2. Dietmar Gleisenstein (DEF)
7
3. Eirik Soltvedt (DEF)
7
4. Matteo Materazzi (DEF)
6
5. Fredrik Scholes (MID)
6
6. Mario Samson (MID)
6
7. Dean Thatcher (MID)
7
8. Quim Ramos (MID)
6
9. Peter Weir (ATT)
8
10. Ronnie Gallagher (ATT)
6
11. Andy Harley (ATT)
7
12. Rainer Hanke (DEF)
6
13. Fernando Alves (MID)
6
14. Edgar Nunes (ATT)
6
1. Stuart Gascoigne (GK)
7
2. Ian Pearce (DEF)
6
3. Dominic Mcallister (DEF)
6
4. Chaabane Kermali (DEF)
6
5. Kemal Tiler (DEF)
6
6. Leon George (MID)
8
7. Ivan Huckerby (MID)
6
8. Robin van Veen (MID)
7
9. Peter Prior (ATT)
6
10. Simon Mendez (ATT)
7
11. Mehamha Belaiz (ATT)
9
12. Mario Marbus (DEF)
5
13. Mick Harrison (MID)
6
14. Alberto Campbell (ATT)
5