Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Hull City. A crowd of 8,139 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Riza.
The pitch is in good condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Riza.
0.00
0-0Hull City kick off and get the first half underway!
4.24
0-1Dale Greaves flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile Monk. Emile Monk lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.52
0-1Gabriele Bazzani flicks a high pass forward to Bill Southgate who brings the ball under control. Bill Southgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.33
0-1Ian Keane flicks a high ball forward to Dale Greaves who takes it down. Dale Greaves flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace skips past Harvey Cooper! Spencer Eustace looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Terry Scholes.
16.47
Gabriele Bazzani takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Terry Scholes gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
18.17
Brian Gardner flicks a high pass forward. Graham Carter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.24
0-1Ian Keane clumsily knocks into Graham Carter. Ian Keane is shown the yellow card! Graham Carter stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.25
0-1Patrick Pearce comes in with a late challenge on Gabriele Bazzani. Patrick Pearce is warned by the referee! Gabriele Bazzani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.34
0-1Nicholas Charlton sees space and advances. Nicholas Charlton shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
30.30
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.57
Jermaine Le Saux kicks a strong pass forward to Dale Greaves. Dale Greaves threads a neat ball through to Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
33.45
Brian Gardner clumsily knocks into Dale Greaves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dale Greaves runs off the knock.
39.42
Gabriele Bazzani makes a simple pass to Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terry Simonsen.
40.35
Ian Keane catches Massimo Polonia on the ankles. Ian Keane is given a warning by the referee! Massimo Polonia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Birmingham City appear unchanged since the first half. Hull City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Birmingham City players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Birmingham City kick off the second half!
47.29
Brian Gardner threads the ball through to Graham Carter. Graham Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.42
Terry Simonsen flicks a high ball forward to Pierre G. Mezzano who takes it down. Pierre G. Mezzano flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Haller who brings the ball under control. Oliver Haller shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
53.47
Ian Keane advances with the ball. Ian Keane knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Quaresma. Duarte Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Southgate. Bill Southgate powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.10
Gabriele Bazzani passes the ball forward to Duarte Quaresma. Duarte Quaresma shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.33
0-1Hull City have made a substitution with Dennis Granville replacing Bill Southgate .
63.12
Brian Gardner receives the ball from a throw-in from Nicholas Charlton. Brian Gardner flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Haller who takes it down. Oliver Haller tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.38
Dale Greaves catches Brian Gardner on the ankles. The referee calls over Dale Greaves and shows him a yellow card! Brian Gardner runs off the knock.
67.44
With imagination, Ivan Cadamarteri plays the ball forward to Gabriele Bazzani. Gabriele Bazzani brings the ball forward. Gabriele Bazzani shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
69.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Brian Gardner plays the ball forward to Graham Carter. Graham Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.17
Nicholas Charlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia plays a one-two with Graham Carter and rushes in on goal... Massimo Polonia strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Spencer Merson is on top of his game. Great keeping!
73.25
Brian Gardner passes the ball forward to Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia plays a one-two with Oliver Haller and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Massimo Polonia provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.56
Dale Greaves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Granville. Dennis Granville shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.12
Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Paul Sanchez replacing Ian Keane and Ross Platt replacing Dale Greaves .
79.27
Gabriele Bazzani threads the ball through to Duarte Quaresma. Duarte Quaresma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Terry Scholes manages to keep it out.
81.03
Gabriele Bazzani catches Pierre G. Mezzano on the ankles. The referee calls over Gabriele Bazzani and shows him a yellow card! Pierre G. Mezzano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.00
Gabriele Bazzani picks a pass forward to Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Terry Scholes who gathers it comfortably.
84.15
Terry Simonsen passes the ball forward to Patrick Pearce. Patrick Pearce sees Graham Carter in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Carter shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.04
Brian Gardner makes a simple pass to Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Spencer Merson. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
20.3%
49.4%
30.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Spencer Eustace of Hull City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Terry Scholes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Harvey Cooper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Terry Simonsen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gianmarco Pivotto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Patrick Pearce (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pierre G. Mezzano (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Brian Gardner (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Nicholas Charlton (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oliver Haller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Graham Carter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Massimo Polonia (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Noel Philips (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Ferdinand (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Graham Vieira (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Spencer Merson (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jermaine Le Saux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ian Keane (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Ivan Cadamarteri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matthew Minto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dale Greaves (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Gabriele Bazzani (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Emile Monk (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Duarte Quaresma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Spencer Eustace (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Bill Southgate (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Sanchez (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ross Platt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dennis Granville (MID) | 6 | |