Match Report

0.00 0-0

Cambridge United kick off and get the first half underway!

8.32 0-0

Dominic Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Leon George who brings the ball under control. Leon George threads a neat ball through to Gianni Avila. Gianni Avila tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!

9.31 0-0

Ivan Huckerby barges into Wes Terry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wes Terry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

16.53 1-0

Ian Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin James. Colin James flicks a high pass forward to Gianni Avila who brings the ball under control. Gianni Avila makes a probing pass between the defence to Franceco Mezzano. Some world-class footwork from Franceco Mezzano provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!

22.12 1-0

Eugenio Moriero threads the ball through to Craig Rankin. Craig Rankin deftly passes the ball to Wes Terry, releasing him through on goal. Wes Terry strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Stuart Gascoigne gets down and covers it.

24.15 1-0

Rio Campbell threads the ball through to Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano plays a scrappy one-two with Ivan Huckerby and stumbles forward towards the goal... Franceco Mezzano looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!

26.10 1-1

Jermaine Smith hits a low pass to Alistair Weaver. Alistair Weaver chips the ball to his team mate, Les Wright. Les Wright shoots from 25 yards. Les Wright scores for Cambridge United!!

33.14 1-1

Jermaine Smith threads a neat ball through to George Kahn. George Kahn sees a break and surges forward. George Kahn lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Rankin. Craig Rankin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Stuart Gascoigne didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.

39.25 1-1

Eugenio Moriero flicks a high pass forward. Craig Rankin controls it well on his chest. Craig Rankin knocks in a cross ball towards Les Wright. Les Wright connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!

45.00 1-1

Jermaine Smith flicks a high ball forward to Les Wright who takes it down. Les Wright advances with the ball. Les Wright plays a scrappy one-two with Alistair Weaver and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Les Wright provides some space. He shoots at goal. Stuart Gascoigne easily gets down and covers it.

45.00 1-1

The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

45.00 1-1

The whistle blows and Birmingham City get the second half underway!

47.31 1-1

Robert Gray comes in with a late challenge on Gianni Avila. The referee calls over Robert Gray and shows him a yellow card! Gianni Avila hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

53.40 1-1

George Kahn kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero sees Craig Rankin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Rankin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

60.30 1-1

Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Sophiane Rizzetto replacing Dominic Mcallister and Nicholas Granville replacing Leon George .Cambridge United have made a substitution with Trevor Murphy replacing Wes Terry .

66.23 1-1

Rio Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Huckerby. Ivan Huckerby advances with the ball. Ivan Huckerby whips in a cross ball towards Gianni Avila. Gianni Avila connects with a diving header. Superb reactions from Anton Götz. What a save!

67.31 2-1

Nicholas Granville threads a neat ball through to Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Huckerby. Ivan Huckerby connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!

71.07 2-1

George Kahn flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Marshall. Luke Marshall sees Trevor Murphy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Trevor Murphy tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Stuart Gascoigne. Excellent save.

72.56 2-1

Alistair Weaver passes the ball forward to Craig Rankin. Craig Rankin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

73.49 2-1

Norman Best clumsily knocks into Ian Pearce. Norman Best is shown the yellow card! Ian Pearce grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.

77.40 2-1

Birmingham City have made a substitution with Mehamha Belaiz replacing Peter Prior .Cambridge United have made a substitution with Jose Vega replacing Les Wright .

79.31 2-1

Nicholas Granville flicks a high pass forward to Mehamha Belaiz who brings the ball under control. Mehamha Belaiz knocks in a cross ball towards Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano directs the ball goalwards with his head but George Kahn is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!

84.42 2-2

Without breaking stride, Eugenio Moriero plays the ball forward to Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy plays a quick one-two with Norman Best and rushes in on goal... Trevor Murphy strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Trevor Murphy!

89.11 3-2

Rio Campbell passes the ball forward to Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen makes a probing pass to Ivan Huckerby. Ivan Huckerby lofts in a cross ball towards Mehamha Belaiz. Mehamha Belaiz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Anton Götz with no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!

90.00 3-2

The referee blows the final whistle