Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Manchester City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Birmingham City and Manchester City are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Birmingham City and Manchester City are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off!
8.03
0-0Ian Wise threads the ball through to Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs threads the ball through to Colin Neville. Colin Neville makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
9.20
0-0Colin Kahn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Jody Philips manages to keep it out.
15.55
George Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Gavin Marsden easily smothers it!
21.40
0-0Colin Kahn takes it forward alone. Colin Kahn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jody Philips who gathers it comfortably.
34.10
Ronnie Barrett flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Adams. Matthew Adams makes a beautiful solo run. Matthew Adams sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jody Philips.
39.36
George Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
44.34
Leon Hughes knocks the ball forward to Matthew Adams. Matthew Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Neville. Colin Neville shoots from outside the area but somehow Jody Philips manages to keep it out.
45.00
Peter Burbage flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Birmingham City get the second half underway!
49.38
Alexander Sharpe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Kitson. Ruel Kitson makes a probing pass to Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.43
0-0Patrick Drake barges into Ronnie Barrett. The referee calls over Patrick Drake and shows him a yellow card! Ronnie Barrett grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.29
George Lisbie knocks the ball forward to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gavin Marsden manages to gather it comfortably.
55.40
Alexander Sharpe sees space and advances. Alexander Sharpe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.55
Matthew Adams knocks the ball forward to Colin Neville. Colin Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jody Philips who gathers it comfortably.
61.11
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
63.37
0-0Craig Jacobs barges into Alexander Sharpe. Craig Jacobs is warned by the referee! Alexander Sharpe stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.46
Matthew Adams makes a probing pass to Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Jody Philips manages to keep it out.
78.31
Leon Hughes passes the ball forward to Anthony Steijn. Anthony Steijn sees space and advances. Anthony Steijn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Neville. Colin Neville shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
87.59
Marcus Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Kitson.
90.00
0-0Patrick Drake clumsily knocks into Marcus Mendez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Patrick Drake!! Marcus Mendez runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
27.1%
52.9%
20%