Match Report
| Darlington | Darlington |  |  | Birmingham City | Birmingham City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lomano Jackson | L. Jackson |  | 50 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 39 | | Craig Parker | C. Parker | ||||||||
| Syd Boateng | S. Boateng | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | James Mann | J. Mann | |||||||||
| Patrick Mendonca | P. Mendonca | | 46 | D | | 3 | | | D | 48 | | Tony Fletcher | T. Fletcher | ||||||||
| Nicholas Westwood | N. Westwood | | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Nicholas Oliver | N. Oliver | |||||||||
| Omer Stamp | O. Stamp | | 40 | M | | 5 | | D | 36 | | Brendan Sturridge | B. Sturridge | |||||||||
| Alberto Beagrie | A. Beagrie | | 38 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Adam Drake | A. Drake | |||||||||
| Michael Goldberg | M. Goldberg | | 37 | M | | 7 | | M | 40 | | Les Grondin | L. Grondin | |||||||||
| Clive Deane | C. Deane | | 36 | M | | 8 | | M | 38 | | Gareth Whelan | G. Whelan | |||||||||
| Jason Neville | J. Neville | | 51 | A | | 9 | | A | 52 |  | Piero Atzeni | P. Atzeni | |||||||||
| Alexander Cole | A. Cole | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Mark Lampard | M. Lampard | |||||||||
| Robert Cutler | R. Cutler | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | John Venus | J. Venus | |||||||||
| James Mowbray | J. Mowbray | | 45 | G | | 12 | | A | 49 | | Phil Lua-Lua | P. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| Syd Oliver | S. Oliver | | 38 | A | | 13 | | A | 42 | | Stanley Todd | S. Todd | |||||||||
| Daniel Griffin | D. Griffin | | 38 | D | | 14 | | M | 38 | | Eddie Perry | E. Perry | |||||||||
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena where Darlington play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 2,899 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Darlington are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Lumsdon.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Darlington are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Lumsdon.
0.00
0-0Darlington get the match underway!
2.51
0-0Robert Cutler advances with the ball. Robert Cutler plays a quick one-two with Omer Stamp and rushes in on goal... Robert Cutler strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Brendan Sturridge steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
8.33
0-0Tony Fletcher flicks a high pass forward to Gareth Whelan who brings the ball under control. Gareth Whelan hits a low pass to Adam Drake. Adam Drake finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
10.39
0-0Adam Drake chips the ball to his team mate, Piero Atzeni. Piero Atzeni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lomano Jackson who gathers it comfortably.
20.07
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
22.05
0-0Tony Fletcher passes the ball forward to Gareth Whelan. Gareth Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piero Atzeni. Piero Atzeni kicks a strong pass forward to John Venus but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.01
John Venus flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Lampard. Mark Lampard deftly passes the ball to Les Grondin, releasing him through on goal. Les Grondin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.27
0-0Patrick Mendonca hits a low pass to Clive Deane. Clive Deane flicks a high pass forward. Michael Goldberg collects the pass. Michael Goldberg shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
33.47
0-0Piero Atzeni comes in with a late challenge on Syd Boateng. The referee calls over Piero Atzeni and warns him to calm down! Syd Boateng grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.23
Tony Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Adam Drake holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Drake makes a simple pass to Piero Atzeni. Piero Atzeni lofts in a cross ball towards Les Grondin. Les Grondin powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.10
Les Grondin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Whelan. Gareth Whelan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
38.58
Syd Boateng flicks a high pass forward. Robert Cutler comfortably collects the pass. Robert Cutler flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Neville. Jason Neville rushes past Brendan Sturridge! Jason Neville cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.46
Michael Goldberg sees Alberto Beagrie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Beagrie puts a great ball through. Michael Goldberg runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
42.30
With great vision, Nicholas Oliver plays the ball forward to Gareth Whelan. Gareth Whelan hits a low pass to Piero Atzeni. Piero Atzeni shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Darlington have changed their lineup with Daniel Griffin replacing Alexander Cole. Birmingham City appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Birmingham City kick off the second half!
51.54
Gareth Whelan flicks a high pass forward to Piero Atzeni who brings the ball under control. Piero Atzeni cuts inside the box! Some superb footwork from Piero Atzeni provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.04
Robert Cutler hits a low pass to Michael Goldberg. Michael Goldberg shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.55
0-1Tony Fletcher makes an attacking run forward. Tony Fletcher hits a low pass to Mark Lampard. Mark Lampard muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.37
Nicholas Oliver sees a break and surges forward. Nicholas Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to John Venus. John Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lomano Jackson who gathers it comfortably.
60.06
0-1Darlington have made 2 substitutions with James Mowbray replacing Clive Deane and Syd Oliver replacing Jason Neville .Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Phil Lua-Lua replacing Nicholas Oliver and Eddie Perry replacing Mark Lampard .
61.16
Phil Lua-Lua plays the ball forward to Adam Drake. Adam Drake flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Perry. Eddie Perry plays a one-two with Gareth Whelan and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Eddie Perry provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.49
Gareth Whelan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gareth Whelan runs straight at the defence! Gareth Whelan rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.51
Nicholas Westwood flicks a high pass forward. Omer Stamp controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, Omer Stamp plays the ball forward to Daniel Griffin. Daniel Griffin skips past Brendan Sturridge! Daniel Griffin 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!
79.15
1-2Alberto Beagrie clumsily knocks into Gareth Whelan. The referee calls over Alberto Beagrie and warns him to calm down! Gareth Whelan stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Syd Boateng plays the ball forward to Alberto Beagrie. Alberto Beagrie flicks a high pass forward. Syd Oliver collects the pass. Syd Oliver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.39
Patrick Mendonca breaks forward. Patrick Mendonca threads a neat ball through to Robert Cutler. Robert Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Griffin. Daniel Griffin makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.37
With great vision, Omer Stamp plays the ball forward to Michael Goldberg. Michael Goldberg sees Alberto Beagrie just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Alberto Beagrie provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
31.3%
42.2%
26.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gareth Whelan of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lomano Jackson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Syd Boateng (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Patrick Mendonca (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nicholas Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Omer Stamp (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alberto Beagrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Michael Goldberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Clive Deane (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jason Neville (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alexander Cole (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Robert Cutler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | James Mowbray (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Syd Oliver (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Daniel Griffin (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 1. | Craig Parker (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Mann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tony Fletcher (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Nicholas Oliver (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Brendan Sturridge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adam Drake (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Les Grondin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gareth Whelan (MID) | | 10 |
| 9. | Piero Atzeni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mark Lampard (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | John Venus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Phil Lua-Lua (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stanley Todd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eddie Perry (MID) | 6 | |