Match Report


Birmingham CityBirmingham City     West Ham UnitedWest Ham United
Nicholas BroadNicholas Broad John Ramsay John Ramsay
John LecocqJ. Lecocq68
G
1
G
72Matt DavidsonM. Davidson
Tony GaillotT. Gaillot65
D
2
D
63Guillermo MolownyG. Molowny
John InceJ. Ince67
D
3
D
66Hugo HelgueraH. Helguera
Mirco ZiniM. Zini70
D
4
D
52Steven Le TissierS. Le Tissier
Mario CarvalhoM. Carvalho66
M
5
M
71Andres PeiroA. Peiro
Kelvin LampardK. Lampard72
M
captain6captain
M
63Jan PolheimJ. Polheim
Jurgen de BruinJ. de Bruin67
M
7
M
64Clive FletcherC. Fletcher
Rafael AriasR. Arias71
M
8
M
61Christian JanesC. Janes
Fernando RodriguezF. Rodriguez67
A
9
A
70Billy SeamanB. Seaman
Brahim SilvaB. Silva70
A
10
A
72Sebastiao MoutinhoS. Moutinho
Rio ScalesR. Scales66
A
11
A
69Giordano MazziG. Mazzi
 
Matjaz FiciniM. Ficini62
D
12
M
42Mike PattersonM. Patterson
Heitor De SouzaH. De Souza67
M
13
A
54Dion BarrettD. Barrett
Ian JosephI. Joseph50
A
14
G
51Hugo VarelaH. Varela

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to West Ham United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Birmingham City and West Ham United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mike.


0.00
The first half starts with West Ham United kicking off!
3.42
Rafael Arias hits a low pass to Rio Scales. Rio Scales shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.24
Christian Janes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Moutinho. Sebastiao Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Giordano Mazzi. Giordano Mazzi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.22
Jurgen de Bruin decides to run forward with the ball. Jurgen de Bruin runs straight at the defence! Jurgen de Bruin tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.40
Kelvin Lampard makes an attacking run forward. Kelvin Lampard advances inside the box! Kelvin Lampard tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Matt Davidson smothers it!
10.03
Steven Le Tissier flicks a high ball forward to Sebastiao Moutinho who takes it down. Sebastiao Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Lecocq who gathers it comfortably.
14.04
With vision, Kelvin Lampard laces a through ball forward to Brahim Silva. Brahim Silva passes the ball forward but Fernando Rodriguez is offside!
18.14
Guillermo Molowny knocks the ball forward to Clive Fletcher. Clive Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastiao Moutinho. Sebastiao Moutinho shoots from long range but somehow John Lecocq manages to keep it out.
21.33
Kelvin Lampard passes the ball forward to Rio Scales. Rio Scales rushes past Steven Le Tissier! Rio Scales cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matt Davidson with no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!
26.11
Hugo Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Jan Polheim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Polheim knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Moutinho. Sebastiao Moutinho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but John Lecocq manages to gather it.
27.13
Giordano Mazzi comes in with a late challenge on John Ince. Giordano Mazzi is warned by the referee! John Ince hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.13
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.29
Andres Peiro makes a simple pass to Clive Fletcher. Clive Fletcher shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
36.05
Jurgen de Bruin flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Lampard collects the pass. Kelvin Lampard plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Arias and advances towards the goal... Kelvin Lampard tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.23
Steven Le Tissier barges into Kelvin Lampard. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kelvin Lampard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.12
Hugo Helguera catches John Ince on the ankles. The referee calls over Hugo Helguera and shows him a yellow card! John Ince hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.36
Jan Polheim comes in with a late challenge on Mirco Zini. The referee warns Jan Polheim to calm down! Mirco Zini carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
John Ince threads a neat ball through to Rio Scales. Rio Scales makes a probing pass to Brahim Silva but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Birmingham City appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Ham United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Birmingham City get the second half underway!
49.11
With imagination, Guillermo Molowny plays the ball forward to Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Janes. Christian Janes whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Moutinho. Sebastiao Moutinho is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.01
Tony Gaillot arcs the ball upfield. Rio Scales puts a great ball through. Brahim Silva runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
57.35
Steven Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Moutinho. Sebastiao Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Giordano Mazzi. Giordano Mazzi shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.29
Clive Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Moutinho controls it well on his chest. Sebastiao Moutinho finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.24
Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Heitor De Souza replacing Jurgen de Bruin and Ian Joseph replacing Fernando Rodriguez .
67.10
Guillermo Molowny makes a run forward as Hugo Helguera takes the throw-in. Guillermo Molowny skillfully chests the ball down. Guillermo Molowny flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Helguera who brings the ball under control. Hugo Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Moutinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiao Moutinho shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by John Lecocq!
72.23
Mirco Zini makes a probing pass to Ian Joseph. Ian Joseph decides to run forward with the ball. Ian Joseph shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
73.58
Kelvin Lampard flicks a high pass forward. Ian Joseph controls it well on his chest. Ian Joseph knocks the ball forward, putting Kelvin Lampard through on goal. Kelvin Lampard muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Guillermo Molowny's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
75.42
Corner kick to Birmingham City. Rafael Arias plays it to the near post. Andres Peiro reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
78.51
Clive Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Moutinho. Sebastiao Moutinho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
79.05
Tony Gaillot makes a simple pass to John Ince. John Ince threads a neat ball through to Kelvin Lampard. Kelvin Lampard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Joseph but the linesman indicates offside!
83.25
Mirco Zini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Heitor De Souza. Heitor De Souza hits a low pass to Kelvin Lampard. Kelvin Lampard kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Carvalho but the referee indicates it's offside!
84.14
Mirco Zini catches Andres Peiro on the ankles. The referee brings Mirco Zini to one side and gives him a warning! Andres Peiro runs off the knock.
87.33
Hugo Helguera makes a beautiful solo run. Hugo Helguera kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiao Moutinho. Sebastiao Moutinho shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
John Ince knocks the ball forward to Ian Joseph. Ian Joseph knocks the ball forward, putting Mario Carvalho through on goal. Mario Carvalho looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Birmingham City

West Ham United
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
25.3%
41.8%
32.9%

Scorers
Rio Scales 21
Kelvin Lampard 36
Mario Carvalho 90
Giordano Mazzi 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kelvin Lampard of Birmingham City

Match Ratings
1.John Lecocq (GK)
8
2.Tony Gaillot (DEF)
6
3.John Ince (DEF)
7
4.Mirco Zini (DEF)
6
5.Mario Carvalho (MID)goal scored
7
6.Kelvin Lampard (MID)goal scored
9
7.Jurgen de Bruin (MID)
7
8.Rafael Arias (MID)
6
9.Fernando Rodriguez (ATT)
6
10.Brahim Silva (ATT)
6
11.Rio Scales (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Matjaz Ficini (DEF)
0
13.Heitor De Souza (MID)
6
14.Ian Joseph (ATT)
7

1.Matt Davidson (GK)
6
2.Guillermo Molowny (DEF)
7
3.Hugo Helguera (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Steven Le Tissier (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Andres Peiro (MID)
6
6.Jan Polheim (MID)
6
7.Clive Fletcher (MID)
6
8.Christian Janes (MID)
6
9.Billy Seaman (ATT)
6
10.Sebastiao Moutinho (ATT)
7
11.Giordano Mazzi (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Mike Patterson (MID)
0
13.Dion Barrett (ATT)
0
14.Hugo Varela (GK)
0