Match Report
| Birmingham City | Birmingham City |  |  | Grimsby Town | Grimsby Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Simon Wetherall | S. Wetherall |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | David Burbage | D. Burbage | |||||||||
| Paul Gerrard | P. Gerrard | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 51 | | Damien Robinson | D. Robinson | ||||||||
| Carl Grondin | C. Grondin | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Dean Harrison | D. Harrison | |||||||||
| Gareth Benali | G. Benali | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 36 | | John Dean | J. Dean | |||||||||
| Glynn Lofthouse | G. Lofthouse | | 39 | D | | 5 | | M | 41 |  | Gary Young | G. Young | |||||||||
| Nunzio Corallo | N. Corallo |  | 46 | M | | 6 | | M | 40 | | Matthew Pearson | M. Pearson | |||||||||
| Syd Lofthouse | S. Lofthouse | | 42 | M | | 7 | | M | 37 | | Lomano Fortune | L. Fortune | |||||||||
| Kieron Wiltord | K. Wiltord | | 36 | M | | 8 | | M | 36 | | Daniel Carter | D. Carter | |||||||||
| Denny Ooijer | D. Ooijer |  | 49 | A | | | 9 | | A | 51 | | Steve Jess | S. Jess | ||||||||
| Graeme Hendrie | G. Hendrie | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Marvin Owen | M. Owen | |||||||||
| Syd Marshall | S. Marshall | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Fredrik Heskey | F. Heskey | |||||||||
| Joe Fenton | J. Fenton | | 48 | G | | 12 | | G | 49 | | Ian Lockley | I. Lockley | |||||||||
| Marino De Boer | M. De Boer | | 40 | A | | 13 | | G | 48 | | Simon Kasper | S. Kasper | |||||||||
| Kelvin Allman | K. Allman | | 39 | D | | 14 | | A | 40 | | Joe Swift | J. Swift | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Grimsby Town. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tim Galli.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tim Galli.
0.00
0-0Grimsby Town kick off the first half!
3.40
0-1Daniel Carter flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Owen who takes it down. Marvin Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Heskey. Fredrik Heskey directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.33
Damien Robinson hits a low pass to Gary Young. Gary Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Jess. Steve Jess tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
10.40
0-2Gareth Benali flicks a high pass forward to Syd Lofthouse who brings the ball under control. Syd Lofthouse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Hendrie. Graeme Hendrie shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.50
Damien Robinson launches a long ball forward into the other half. Steve Jess edges inside the box! Steve Jess comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just off target!
20.02
0-2Kieron Wiltord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Denny Ooijer. Denny Ooijer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Marshall but the linesman indicates offside!
22.29
0-2With great vision, Carl Grondin plays the ball forward to Kieron Wiltord. Kieron Wiltord sees Syd Marshall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Marshall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.20
0-2John Dean gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Marvin Owen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
44.58
Matthew Pearson knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Heskey. Fredrik Heskey knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Marvin Owen is offside!
45.00
Daniel Carter sees Marvin Owen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Owen rushes past Carl Grondin! Marvin Owen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Birmingham City appear unchanged since the first half. Grimsby Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Birmingham City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Birmingham City kick off the second half!
48.01
Kieron Wiltord sees Denny Ooijer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Denny Ooijer tries a spectacular long range effort but David Burbage reads it well. Fabulous stop!
49.08
Syd Lofthouse passes the ball forward to Graeme Hendrie. Graeme Hendrie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from David Burbage.
55.51
Gary Young sees Marvin Owen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Jess. Steve Jess makes a convincing header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.32
Paul Gerrard sweeps the ball long. Graeme Hendrie runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Graeme Hendrie provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
60.48
0-3Birmingham City have made 3 substitutions with Joe Fenton replacing Gareth Benali, Marino De Boer replacing Nunzio Corallo and Kelvin Allman replacing Syd Marshall .
61.49
Paul Gerrard kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Lofthouse. Syd Lofthouse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Hendrie. Graeme Hendrie plays a one-two with Denny Ooijer and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Graeme Hendrie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
69.08
Lomano Fortune threads a neat ball through to Marvin Owen. Marvin Owen advances inside the box! Marvin Owen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
73.49
Lomano Fortune threads the ball through to Steve Jess. Steve Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Heskey. Fredrik Heskey makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.56
Syd Lofthouse chips the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Allman. Kelvin Allman shoots from 25 yards but is denied by David Burbage. Excellent save.
78.53
Daniel Carter decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Carter whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Heskey. Fredrik Heskey connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marvin Owen of Grimsby Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simon Wetherall (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Gerrard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carl Grondin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gareth Benali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Glynn Lofthouse (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nunzio Corallo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Syd Lofthouse (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kieron Wiltord (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Denny Ooijer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Graeme Hendrie (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Syd Marshall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Joe Fenton (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marino De Boer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kelvin Allman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | David Burbage (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Damien Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dean Harrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Young (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Matthew Pearson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lomano Fortune (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Daniel Carter (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Steve Jess (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Marvin Owen (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Fredrik Heskey (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Ian Lockley (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Kasper (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joe Swift (ATT) | 0 | |