Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Fulham. A crowd of 18,565 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
The pitch is in good condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
0.00
0-0Fulham start the match!
2.03
0-0Mario Marbus pushes mid-way up the pitch. Mario Marbus passes the ball forward to Alberto Campbell. Alberto Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.22
0-0Dominic Mcallister threads the ball through to Leon George. Leon George flicks a high pass forward to Franceco Mezzano who brings the ball under control. Franceco Mezzano shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Alvaro Burgos!
4.22
With some swift thinking, Stan Bailey plays the ball forward to Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chaabane Kermali.
9.37
0-0Dominic Mcallister comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Newby. Dominic Mcallister is shown the yellow card! Eoin Newby runs off the knock.
10.30
Chaabane Kermali barges into Eoin Newby. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eoin Newby stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.31
0-0Chaabane Kermali plays the ball forward to Armin Köpke. Armin Köpke sees Gianni Avila in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianni Avila knocks the ball forward to Armin Köpke but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.27
Mario Marbus knocks the ball to his team mate, Armin Köpke. Armin Köpke runs straight at the opposition's defence. Armin Köpke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianni Avila but the linesman indicates offside!
21.24
Leon George plays the ball forward to Alberto Campbell. Alberto Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen connects with a diving header. Alvaro Burgos punches it away to safety.
33.52
Gianni Avila clumsily knocks into Stan Bailey. Gianni Avila is shown the yellow card! Stan Bailey stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.22
0-1Emile Beckham takes it forward alone. Emile Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.59
Robin van Veen flicks a high pass forward to Gianni Avila who brings the ball under control. Gianni Avila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.37
George Kahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Beckham. Emile Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
45.00
0-1Leon George receives the ball from a throw-in from Gianni Avila. Leon George threads a neat ball through to Alberto Campbell. Alberto Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Leon George. Leon George connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
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. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Birmingham City kick off!
53.03
Armin Köpke runs straight at the opposition's defence. Armin Köpke knocks in a cross ball towards Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.47
Robin van Veen threads a neat ball through to Gianni Avila. Gianni Avila knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stan Bailey.
59.41
1-1Isaiah Peckham comes in with a high challenge, catching Leon George with his studs. Isaiah Peckham is shown the red card!! Leon George runs off the knock.
60.17
1-1Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Colin James replacing Chaabane Kermali and Nicholas Granville replacing Leon George .
63.38
1-1Dominic Mcallister clumsily knocks into Eoin Newby. Dominic Mcallister is warned by the referee! Eoin Newby carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.53
Nicholas Granville hacks Stan Bailey from behind! Nicholas Granville is shown the yellow card! Stan Bailey carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.24
Robin van Veen takes it forward alone. Robin van Veen knocks in a cross ball towards Gianni Avila. Gianni Avila powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.01
Carlton Barrett comes in with a late challenge on Franceco Mezzano. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Franceco Mezzano gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.32
Colin James plays the ball forward to Dominic Mcallister. Showing composure, Dominic Mcallister picks a pass forward to Gianni Avila. Gianni Avila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stan Bailey.
73.41
Armin Köpke darts forward. Armin Köpke knocks in a cross ball towards Gianni Avila. Gianni Avila knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Alvaro Burgos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.26
Birmingham City have made a substitution with Mehamha Belaiz replacing Gianni Avila .Fulham have made a substitution with James Wilcox replacing George Kahn .
81.52
Dion Mason makes a beautiful solo run. Dion Mason plays a scrappy one-two with Mark Pearce and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dion Mason cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
83.14
Carlton Barrett knocks the ball forward to Dion Mason. Dion Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Gascoigne who gathers it comfortably.
85.42
Mario Marbus threads the ball through to Nicholas Granville. Nicholas Granville makes a beautiful solo run. Nicholas Granville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stan Bailey.
89.54
Eoin Newby flicks a high pass forward. Mark Pearce collects the pass. Mark Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin James.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Franceco Mezzano 53 Gianni Avila 67, 73 | Mark Pearce 34 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Gascoigne (GK)
6
2. Ian Pearce (DEF)
6
3. Chaabane Kermali (DEF)
6
4. Dominic Mcallister (DEF)
6
5. Mario Marbus (DEF)
6
6. Leon George (MID)
6
7. Armin Köpke (MID)
8
8. Robin van Veen (MID)
7
9. Alberto Campbell (ATT)
6
10. Franceco Mezzano (ATT)
7
11. Gianni Avila (ATT)
8
12. Colin James (DEF)
6
13. Mehamha Belaiz (ATT)
6
14. Nicholas Granville (MID)
5
1. Alvaro Burgos (GK)
6
2. Steffen Leonhardsen (DEF)
6
3. Carlton Barrett (DEF)
6
4. George Kahn (DEF)
6
5. Stan Bailey (DEF)
6
6. Isaiah Peckham (MID)
3
7. Emile Beckham (MID)
7
8. Dion Mason (MID)
6
9. Adam Laver (MID)
6
10. Mark Pearce (ATT)
7
11. Eoin Newby (ATT)
6
12. Steve Terry (MID)
0
13. James Wilcox (DEF)
6
14. Lee Smith (ATT)
0