Match Report
| Birmingham City | Birmingham City |  |  | Walsall | Walsall | ||||||||||||||||
| Andrew Blight | Andrew Blight | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Gascoigne | S. Gascoigne |  | 79 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 | | Joe Westwood | J. Westwood | |||||||||
| Colin James | C. James |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Scott Fletcher | S. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Chaabane Kermali | C. Kermali |  | 75 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 |  | Cosimo Ferrante | C. Ferrante | |||||||||
| Dominic Mcallister | D. Mcallister | | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 |  | Christian Arendt | C. Arendt | |||||||||
| Rio Campbell | R. Campbell | | 72 | D | | 5 | | M | 73 | | Steve Goldberg | S. Goldberg | |||||||||
| Armin Köpke | A. Köpke | | 76 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 77 | | Alex Mcallister | A. Mcallister | ||||||||
| Leon George | L. George | | 84 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Thierry Guppy | T. Guppy | |||||||||
| Robin van Veen | R. van Veen |  | 83 | M | | 8 | | | A | 71 | | Teddy Scowcroft | T. Scowcroft | ||||||||
| Alberto Campbell | A. Campbell | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Gary Davis | G. Davis | |||||||||
| Mehamha Belaiz | M. Belaiz | | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Morris Lloyd | M. Lloyd | |||||||||
| Gianni Avila | G. Avila |  | 79 | A | | 11 | | D | 63 | | Jermaine Croft | J. Croft | |||||||||
| Ruel Thompson | R. Thompson | | 68 | D | | 12 | | G | 53 | | Isaiah Bellamy | I. Bellamy | |||||||||
| Tony Wallwork | T. Wallwork | | 74 | A | | 13 | | D | 52 | | Tommy Flintlock | T. Flintlock | |||||||||
| Mick Harrison | M. Harrison | | 76 | M | | 14 | | R | 20 |  | Adam Power | A. Power | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play Walsall in this friendly game. A crowd of 9,312 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Walsall start the match!
4.10
0-0Dominic Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Robin van Veen who takes it down. Robin van Veen sees Armin Köpke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armin Köpke shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
6.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Robin van Veen plays the ball forward to Armin Köpke. Armin Köpke shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
10.15
0-0Dominic Mcallister makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Mcallister knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Fletcher.
14.05
Leon George chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Campbell. Alberto Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joe Westwood who gathers it comfortably.
20.26
Alex Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Davis. Gary Davis shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.47
With vision, Scott Fletcher plays the ball forward to Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg makes a simple pass to Gary Davis. Gary Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin James.
22.17
Armin Köpke chips the ball to his team mate, Gianni Avila. Gianni Avila controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
24.58
Chaabane Kermali hits a low pass to Dominic Mcallister. With great vision, Dominic Mcallister plays the ball forward to Alberto Campbell. Alberto Campbell shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.32
Alex Mcallister threads the ball through to Morris Lloyd. Morris Lloyd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rio Campbell.
30.09
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Leon George plays the ball forward to Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen lofts in a cross ball towards Mehamha Belaiz. With a superhuman jump, Mehamha Belaiz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.50
1-0Chaabane Kermali flicks a high pass forward. Armin Köpke controls it well on his chest. Armin Köpke takes it forward alone. Armin Köpke lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Campbell. Alberto Campbell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Joe Westwood manages to gather it effortlessly.
34.59
Armin Köpke sees Robin van Veen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robin van Veen knocks in a cross ball towards Gianni Avila. Gianni Avila jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Joe Westwood. Excellent save.
39.38
Armin Köpke passes the ball forward to Alberto Campbell. Alberto Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.32
Christian Arendt hits a low pass to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
Thierry Guppy passes the ball forward to Gary Davis. Gary Davis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Birmingham City have changed their lineup with Ruel Thompson replacing Dominic Mcallister, Mick Harrison replacing Leon George and Tony Wallwork replacing Mehamha Belaiz. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Birmingham City start the second half!
49.30
2-0Armin Köpke plays the ball forward to Mick Harrison. Mick Harrison knocks the ball forward to Tony Wallwork but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
51.29
Armin Köpke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Campbell. Alberto Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.07
Armin Köpke threads a neat ball through to Tony Wallwork. Tony Wallwork knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cosimo Ferrante.
60.17
2-0Rio Campbell comes in with a late challenge on Steve Goldberg. Rio Campbell is warned by the referee! Steve Goldberg grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.17
Thierry Guppy kicks a strong pass forward to Jermaine Croft. Jermaine Croft shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
72.04
Thierry Guppy chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Croft. Jermaine Croft finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
75.26
Cosimo Ferrante breaks forward. Cosimo Ferrante advances with the ball. Cosimo Ferrante shoots from 20 yards but Stuart Gascoigne is on top of it.
77.05
Without breaking stride, Scott Fletcher plays the ball forward to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Morris Lloyd. Morris Lloyd tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
84.23
Armin Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Campbell comfortably collects the pass. Alberto Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Armin Köpke. Armin Köpke connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
87.39
Robin van Veen flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Campbell collects the pass. Alberto Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Tony Wallwork. Tony Wallwork makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.19
Scott Fletcher advances with the ball. Scott Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Croft. Jermaine Croft makes a great pass forward. Gary Davis runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.3%
43.7%
Play Area
19.5%
48.3%
32.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Armin Köpke of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart Gascoigne (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Colin James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chaabane Kermali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Mcallister (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Rio Campbell (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Armin Köpke (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Leon George (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Robin van Veen (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Alberto Campbell (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Mehamha Belaiz (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gianni Avila (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ruel Thompson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Tony Wallwork (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mick Harrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Joe Westwood (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Fletcher (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Cosimo Ferrante (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Christian Arendt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steve Goldberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Thierry Guppy (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Teddy Scowcroft (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Davis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Morris Lloyd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jermaine Croft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 12. | Isaiah Bellamy (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tommy Flintlock (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adam Power (RES) | 0 | |