Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 17,806 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.
The pitch is in good condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City kick off the first half!
3.15
0-0Billy Britton flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Piazza controls it well on his chest. Tonino Piazza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst tries a spectacular long range effort but Stuart Gascoigne is on top of it.
6.47
0-0Matthew Howells flicks a high pass forward. Ismael Sükür holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ismael Sükür shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
8.50
0-0Harry Maddison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Evan Videira.
10.15
Billy Britton hits a low pass to Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells plays the ball forward to Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Gascoigne easily smothers it!
12.31
Patricio Ferrer sees a break and surges forward. Patricio Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.13
Tonino Piazza flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Howells holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthew Howells shoots from distance. Stuart Gascoigne gets down and covers it.
16.15
1-0Leon George flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Prior. Peter Prior knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! William Wright had no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!
27.13
1-0Claudio Garcia hacks Billy Britton from behind! The referee brings Claudio Garcia to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Britton runs off the knock.
30.50
Billy Britton pushes mid-way up the pitch. Billy Britton flicks a high ball forward to Carl Best who takes it down. Carl Best whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
33.56
Martin Impey flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Howells controls it well on his chest. Matthew Howells shoots from distance but somehow Stuart Gascoigne manages to keep it out.
34.34
Matthew Howells hits a low pass to Carl Best. Carl Best knocks in a cross ball towards Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
38.17
Claudio Garcia passes the ball forward to Mick Harrison. Mick Harrison whips in a cross ball towards Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.15
Leon George controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Harrison. Mick Harrison knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord makes a convincing header but somehow William Wright manages to keep it out.
40.10
1-0Emile Ball catches Wayne Weir on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wayne Weir stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.32
Peter Prior sees space and advances. Peter Prior shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but William Wright effortlessly smothers it!
45.00
Chaabane Kermali flicks a high pass forward. Leon George holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon George sees Patricio Ferrer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patricio Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leicester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Leicester City kick off the second half!
47.43
Billy Britton passes the ball forward to Emile Ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Emile Ball laces a weighted ball forward to Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Gascoigne smothers it!
53.45
Billy Britton threads a neat ball through to Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells threads a neat ball through to Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.25
Ismael Sükür threads a neat ball through to Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells skips past Chaabane Kermali! Matthew Howells side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.37
1-1Birmingham City have made 3 substitutions with Jermaine Mccann replacing Harry Maddison, Nicholas Granville replacing Leon George and Callum Strachan replacing Peter Prior .Leicester City have made a substitution with Aaron van der Meer replacing Warren Dodd .
61.40
With great vision, Tonino Piazza plays the ball forward to Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
69.27
Mick Harrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Strachan. Callum Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Harrison. Mick Harrison outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving William Wright with no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!
72.48
Dominic Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Chris Wiltord who takes it down. Chris Wiltord knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.01
Without breaking stride, Matthew Howells plays the ball forward to Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.05
Patricio Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Strachan. Callum Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
89.02
Emile Ball makes a simple pass to Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Best. Carl Best directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
25%
43.4%
31.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthew Howells of Leicester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart Gascoigne (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Dominic Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Harry Maddison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chaabane Kermali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Patricio Ferrer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon George (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mick Harrison (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Wayne Weir (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Peter Prior (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Chris Wiltord (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Claudio Garcia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jermaine Mccann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nicholas Granville (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Callum Strachan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 1. | William Wright (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Emile Ball (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Billy Britton (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Evan Videira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martin Impey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tonino Piazza (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matthew Howells (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Danny Hurst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ismael Sükür (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Warren Dodd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carl Best (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aleksi Hyypia (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Malcolm Vassell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aaron van der Meer (ATT) | 6 | |