Match Report
| Birmingham City | Birmingham City |  |  | Sunderland | Sunderland | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gavin Marsden | G. Marsden |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 | | Arthur Etherington | A. Etherington | |||||||||
| Ronnie Barrett | R. Barrett | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 |  | Francesco G. Eranio | F. Eranio | |||||||||
| Marcus Mendez | M. Mendez | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Martin Clemence | M. Clemence | |||||||||
| Steve Kitson | S. Kitson | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Martin Cort | M. Cort | |||||||||
| Leon Hughes | L. Hughes | | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Adam Lumsdon | A. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| Colin Kahn | C. Kahn | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Robert Barton | R. Barton | |||||||||
| Matthew Adams | M. Adams | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Paul Smithe | P. Smithe | |||||||||
| Ian Wise | I. Wise | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Steve Galli | S. Galli | |||||||||
| Anthony Steijn | A. Steijn |  | 48 | M | | 9 | | A | 58 |  | Colin Morrison | C. Morrison | |||||||||
| Craig Jacobs | C. Jacobs | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Alberto Cort | A. Cort | |||||||||
| Colin Neville | C. Neville | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Paolo Torrisi | P. Torrisi | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Sunderland. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Sunderland get the match underway!
2.37
0-0Paul Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.45
0-0Paul Smithe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gavin Marsden.
9.38
0-1Paul Smithe sees space and advances. Paul Smithe shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Gavin Marsden had no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
14.25
Matthew Adams sees space and advances. Matthew Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Clemence.
16.06
Steve Kitson boots it upfield. Colin Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.30
Robert Barton threads the ball through to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Gavin Marsden.
30.33
Ronnie Barrett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Adams. Matthew Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Neville. Colin Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
33.57
0-1Ian Wise decides to run forward with the ball. Ian Wise knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
38.07
Martin Cort passes the ball forward to Robert Barton. Robert Barton advances with the ball. Robert Barton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Martin Cort controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Smithe. Paul Smithe passes the ball forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Birmingham City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.39
Steve Galli makes a simple pass to Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Marsden who gathers it comfortably.
53.38
Paul Smithe threads the ball through to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
61.24
0-1Colin Kahn makes a probing pass to Colin Neville. Colin Neville makes a probing pass to Craig Jacobs but he's offside!
66.05
Martin Cort makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Smithe. Paul Smithe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort flicks the ball with his head. Alberto Cort scores for Sunderland!!
69.15
Paul Smithe passes the ball forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronnie Barrett.
71.01
Paul Smithe makes a simple pass to Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Kitson.
75.31
Matthew Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Neville. Colin Neville goes all the way! Colin Neville takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.44
Steve Kitson kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Adams. Matthew Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Neville. Colin Neville whips in a cross ball towards Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
78.17
0-2Steve Galli hacks Matthew Adams from behind! Steve Galli is given a warning by the referee! Matthew Adams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.31
Ian Wise makes a simple pass to Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs threads the ball through to Colin Neville but he's offside!
83.18
Ian Wise threads the ball through to Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs shoots from distance but somehow Arthur Etherington manages to keep it out.
84.03
Robert Barton passes the ball forward to Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
85.51
Matthew Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Neville. Colin Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
24.3%
47.1%
28.6%
Scorers