Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 19,043 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Boateng.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Boateng.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off and get the match underway!
2.24
1-0Robin van Veen threads a neat ball through to Ivan Huckerby. Ivan Huckerby finds some space and shoots from distance. Sean Emerton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Mario Marbus plays the ball forward to Ivan Huckerby. Ivan Huckerby passes the ball forward to Leon George. Leon George whips in a cross ball towards Peter Prior. Peter Prior rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.08
2-0With a delightful solo run, Neil Banks stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Banks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.34
2-0Dominic Mcallister hacks Stjepan Boksic from behind! The referee calls over Dominic Mcallister and shows him a yellow card! Stjepan Boksic runs off the knock.
32.16
2-0Mario Marbus catches Stjepan Boksic on the ankles. Mario Marbus is given a warning by the referee! Stjepan Boksic runs off the knock.
38.52
Marvin Grant kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Moss. Michael Moss beats his man to it with a header. Patrick Meyer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Birmingham City get the second half underway!
49.34
Marvin Grant decides to run forward with the ball. Marvin Grant knocks in a cross ball towards Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
53.19
2-1Ronnie Watson flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Higginbotham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oleg Higginbotham runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oleg Higginbotham lofts in a cross ball towards Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Patrick Meyer. Excellent save.
54.33
Gaspar Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Leon George controls it well on his chest. Leon George knocks the ball forward to Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
55.57
2-1Marvin Grant runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marvin Grant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.47
2-1Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Rio Campbell replacing Gaspar Oliveira and Tony Wallwork replacing Franceco Mezzano .
61.54
2-1Marvin Grant flicks a high pass forward. Neil Banks controls it well on his chest. Neil Banks sees Michael Moss in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Moss makes a probing pass to Spencer Croft but he's offside!
65.46
Dominic Mcallister plays the ball forward to Leon George. Leon George whips in a cross ball towards Gianni Avila. Gianni Avila directs the ball goalwards with his head. Sean Emerton didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.04
Robin van Veen catches Marvin Grant on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marvin Grant runs off the knock.
72.51
Ivan Huckerby knocks the ball to his team mate, Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen rushes past Neil Banks! Some silky footwork from Robin van Veen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.28
Birmingham City have made a substitution with Armin Köpke replacing Ivan Huckerby .
78.28
Gianni Avila knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Wallwork. Tony Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Leon George. Leon George connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.28
4-1Mario Marbus hacks Marvin Grant from behind! Mario Marbus is given another warning by the referee! Marvin Grant grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.09
Leon George passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen rushes past Ruel Rufus! Robin van Veen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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
| Ivan Huckerby 2 Peter Prior 6 Robin van Veen 73, 87 Leon George 78 | Michael Moss 39 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robin van Veen of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Patrick Meyer (GK)
6
2. Ian Pearce (DEF)
6
3. Gaspar Oliveira (DEF)
6
4. Dominic Mcallister (DEF)
5
5. Mario Marbus (DEF)
5
6. Leon George (MID)
8
7. Robin van Veen (MID)
9
8. Ivan Huckerby (MID)
8
9. Peter Prior (ATT)
7
10. Franceco Mezzano (ATT)
6
11. Gianni Avila (ATT)
6
12. Rio Campbell (DEF)
6
13. Tony Wallwork (ATT)
6
14. Armin Köpke (MID)
6
1. Sean Emerton (GK)
6
2. Ronnie Watson (DEF)
6
3. Stjepan Boksic (DEF)
6
4. Oleg Higginbotham (DEF)
6
5. Ruel Rufus (DEF)
6
6. Neil Banks (MID)
6
7. Marvin Grant (MID)
7
8. Michael Moss (ATT)
7
9. Kevin Platt (ATT)
6
10. Christos Nikolaidis (ATT)
6
11. Spencer Croft (ATT)
6
12. Francis Moss (MID)
0
13. Jimmy Cabrol (MID)
0
14. Silvio Postiga (ATT)
0