Match Report
| Birmingham City | Birmingham City |  |  | Bristol City | Bristol City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Craig Parker | C. Parker |  | 39 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 | | Ruel Lineker | R. Lineker | |||||||||
| James Mann | J. Mann | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 54 | | Graham Wainwright | G. Wainwright | ||||||||
| Carl Thompson | C. Thompson | | 48 | D | | | 3 | | D | 53 | | Arthur Kerr | A. Kerr | ||||||||
| Tony Fletcher | T. Fletcher | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Chris Shearer | C. Shearer | |||||||||
| Nicholas Oliver | N. Oliver | | 44 | D | | 5 | | M | 47 | | Carlton Gower | C. Gower | |||||||||
| Adam Drake | A. Drake | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 45 | | John Mcgovern | J. Mcgovern | |||||||||
| Nigel May | N. May | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 43 | | Eddie Clegg | E. Clegg | |||||||||
| Ruel Crooks | R. Crooks | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 38 | | Nicholas Clarke | N. Clarke | |||||||||
| Piero Atzeni | P. Atzeni |  | 51 | A | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Edward Gower | E. Gower | |||||||||
| Mark Lampard | M. Lampard | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Marvin Oakes | M. Oakes | |||||||||
| Phil Lua-Lua | P. Lua-Lua | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Rio Redknapp | R. Redknapp | |||||||||
| Liam Shields | L. Shields | | 43 | A | | 12 | | D | 50 | | Shaun Dixon | S. Dixon | |||||||||
| Stanley Todd | S. Todd | | 41 | A | | 13 | | D | 44 | | Robert Evans | R. Evans | |||||||||
| Carl Grondin | C. Grondin | | 38 | G | | 14 | | G | 42 | | Tim Rankin | T. Rankin | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 2,653 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sylvain Murphy.
The pitch is in good condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sylvain Murphy.
0.00
0-0Bristol City get the match underway!
4.25
0-0Nicholas Clarke hacks Carl Thompson from behind! The referee brings Nicholas Clarke to one side and gives him a warning! Carl Thompson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.30
0-0Nigel May knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Crooks. Ruel Crooks deftly passes the ball to Mark Lampard, releasing him through on goal. Mark Lampard muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
12.08
Carl Thompson threads the ball through to Phil Lua-Lua. Phil Lua-Lua makes a beautiful solo run. Phil Lua-Lua skips past Graham Wainwright! Phil Lua-Lua looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.59
Eddie Clegg surges forward with the ball. Eddie Clegg lofts in a cross ball towards John Mcgovern. John Mcgovern directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
20.05
0-0Adam Drake barges into Chris Shearer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Chris Shearer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.06
Graham Wainwright advances with the ball. Graham Wainwright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Redknapp. Rio Redknapp shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
27.41
0-0Nicholas Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Oakes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marvin Oakes threads the ball through to Carlton Gower but he's offside!
32.11
0-0Chris Shearer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Chris Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Clarke. Carl Thompson comes in with a late challenge on Nicholas Clarke. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
33.17
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Eddie Clegg plays the ball forward to John Mcgovern. John Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
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. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Birmingham City kick off and get the second half underway!
53.50
0-1Graham Wainwright brings the ball forward. Graham Wainwright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rio Redknapp. Rio Redknapp rushes past Tony Fletcher! Rio Redknapp shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.56
0-1Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Liam Shields replacing Tony Fletcher and Carl Grondin replacing Mark Lampard .
63.04
With some swift thinking, Adam Drake plays the ball forward to Phil Lua-Lua. Phil Lua-Lua flicks the ball to his team mate, Piero Atzeni. Arthur Kerr hacks Piero Atzeni from behind! Piero Atzeni appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
65.01
Liam Shields hacks Carlton Gower from behind! Liam Shields is warned by the referee! Carlton Gower stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.30
Carl Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel May. Nigel May flicks a high ball forward to Phil Lua-Lua who takes it down. Phil Lua-Lua shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.40
Carl Thompson makes an attacking run forward. Carl Thompson rushes past Chris Shearer! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Carl Thompson provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Birmingham City! That brings them level!
90.00
1-1Nigel May kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Lua-Lua. Phil Lua-Lua shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
23.9%
47.8%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carl Thompson of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Parker (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Mann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carl Thompson (DEF) |  | 9 |
| 4. | Tony Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicholas Oliver (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adam Drake (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Nigel May (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ruel Crooks (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Piero Atzeni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mark Lampard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Phil Lua-Lua (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Liam Shields (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stanley Todd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carl Grondin (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ruel Lineker (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Graham Wainwright (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Arthur Kerr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chris Shearer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carlton Gower (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Mcgovern (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eddie Clegg (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicholas Clarke (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edward Gower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marvin Oakes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rio Redknapp (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Shaun Dixon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Robert Evans (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tim Rankin (GK) | 0 | |