Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 8,178 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Birmingham City and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Birmingham City and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City get the match underway!
3.18
0-0Noel Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
8.58
Fredrik Peters knocks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.37
0-0Matthew Adams brings the ball forward. Matthew Adams whips in a cross ball towards Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Romero P. Garcia is on top of it.
12.32
Ralph Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
21.12
Noel Taylor passes the ball forward to Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.33
0-0Dave Jacobs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Collymore but the linesman indicates offside!
26.29
0-0Matthew Adams passes the ball forward to Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Garcia who gathers it comfortably.
27.33
0-0Norman Craddock hacks Colin Neville from behind! Norman Craddock is warned by the referee! Colin Neville grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.28
Leon Hughes decides to run forward with the ball. Leon Hughes passes the ball forward to Colin Neville. Colin Neville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Pearce.
33.29
Marcus Mendez threads the ball through to Matthew Adams. Matthew Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Mike.
38.26
Dave Jacobs makes a beautiful solo run. Dave Jacobs passes the ball forward but Ledley Collymore is offside!
42.48
Matthew Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs goes all the way! Craig Jacobs tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the second half underway!
47.10
0-0Fredrik Peters comes in with a late challenge on Ian Wise. Fredrik Peters is shown the yellow card! Ian Wise hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.36
Steve Kitson makes a simple pass to Ian Wise. Ian Wise makes a simple pass to Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Romero P. Garcia is on top of it.
60.43
Ian Wise makes a simple pass to Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Garcia who gathers it comfortably.
63.42
Ralph Waters makes a simple pass to Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
65.47
Colin Kahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Neville. Colin Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Garcia who gathers it comfortably.
69.31
Norman Craddock brings the ball forward. Norman Craddock chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Marsden who gathers it comfortably.
75.22
0-0Ian Wise catches Dave Jacobs on the ankles. Ian Wise is given a warning by the referee! Dave Jacobs stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.30
Dave Jacobs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore goes all the way! Ledley Collymore rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.02
0-0Blackburn Rovers are easily keeping Birmingham City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
84.01
Billy Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Taylor. Noel Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.11
Anthony Steijn clumsily knocks into Noel Taylor. Anthony Steijn is given a warning by the referee! Noel Taylor stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
28.8%
47.9%
23.3%