Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Birmingham City and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Birmingham City and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
Birmingham City kick off and get the match underway!
4.18
Brian Moffat flicks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Medri. Ottavio Medri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
8.22
Matthew Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Neville. Colin Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.10
Matthew Adams takes it forward alone. Matthew Adams tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.14
Matthew Adams passes the ball forward to Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duccio Alfieri.
15.39
Amaro Carrasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Medri. Ottavio Medri shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.59
Brian Moffat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.58
Said Borios deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Moffat. Brian Moffat kicks a strong pass forward to Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.09
Baldur Thórhallsson advances with the ball. Baldur Thórhallsson goes all the way! Baldur Thórhallsson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Colin Kahn passes the ball forward to Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Neville. Colin Neville makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea kick off!
49.14
Matthew Adams threads the ball through to Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs goes all the way! Craig Jacobs shoots from just inside the box. Titus Waters is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.33
Sylvain Moss chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Adams. Matthew Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.34
Jorge Carvalho makes a probing pass to Matthew Adams. Matthew Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt whips in a cross ball towards Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Titus Waters had no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!
60.22
Callum Meiklejohn catches Sylvain Moss on the ankles. The referee calls over Callum Meiklejohn and warns him to calm down! Sylvain Moss hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.49
Sylvain Moss catches Callum Meiklejohn on the ankles. Sylvain Moss is warned by the referee! Callum Meiklejohn stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.12
Birmingham City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Chelsea's defence.
69.35
Ian Wise advances with the ball. Ian Wise threads the ball through to Craig Jacobs but he's offside!
73.35
Jorge Carvalho surges forward with the ball. Jorge Carvalho makes a probing pass to Colin Neville. Colin Neville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
75.36
Ian Wise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs plays a perfect one-two with Scott Grantt and rushes in on goal... Craig Jacobs makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.42
Duccio Alfieri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Baldur Thórhallsson. Baldur Thórhallsson threads the ball through to Ottavio Medri. Ottavio Medri lofts in a cross ball towards Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
79.15
Birmingham City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
84.00
Ian Wise knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Jacobs but the linesman indicates offside!
89.16
Ronnie Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Adams. Matthew Adams sees a break and surges forward. Matthew Adams goes all the way! Matthew Adams tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Craig Jacobs 8, 49, 57, 75 | Callum Meiklejohn 29 |












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