Match Report


Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle     Birmingham CityBirmingham City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gavin RufusG. Rufus62
G
1
G
55Terry ScholesT. Scholes
Alistair EhioguA. Ehiogu56
D
2
D
70Harvey CooperH. Cooper
Jamie PowerJ. Power55
D
3
D
68Terry SimonsenT. Simonsen
Dave NewtonD. Newton53
D
4
D
65Gianmarco PivottoG. Pivotto
Shaun DrakeS. Drake53
D
5captain
M
74Patrick PearceP. Pearce
Ruel KoncheskyR. Konchesky40
D
captain6
M
73Pierre G. MezzanoP. Mezzano
Ian BoatengI. Boateng72
M
7
M
71Brian GardnerB. Gardner
Charles-Edward LokoC. Loko65
M
8
M
50Nicholas CharltonN. Charlton
Craig BridgesC. Bridges61
A
9
A
71Oliver HallerO. Haller
Tony SinclairT. Sinclair58
A
10
A
54Massimo PoloniaM. Polonia
Said AllachS. Allach57
A
11
A
38Simon WallworkS. Wallwork
 
Fabio StroppaF. Stroppa57
G
12
D
56Noel PhilipsN. Philips
Nicky StandingN. Standing51
A
13
G
50Andy FerdinandA. Ferdinand
Nick JacksonN. Jackson49
A
14
M
50Graham VieiraG. Vieira

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 7,825 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Milligan.


0.00
Birmingham City get the match underway!
2.11
Craig Bridges comes in with a late challenge on Terry Simonsen. Craig Bridges is warned by the referee! Terry Simonsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.00
Harvey Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Pierre G. Mezzano controls it well on his chest. Pierre G. Mezzano makes a probing pass to Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller heads the ball goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Jamie Power. That should have been a goal!
15.05
Pierre G. Mezzano flicks a high ball forward to Massimo Polonia who gracefully takes it down. Massimo Polonia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.23
With great vision, Brian Gardner plays the ball forward to Simon Wallwork. Simon Wallwork shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
24.24
Nicholas Charlton makes an attacking run forward. Nicholas Charlton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Gavin Rufus manages to keep it out.
30.33
Ruel Konchesky pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ruel Konchesky controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Sinclair. Tony Sinclair runs straight at the defence! Tony Sinclair cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.11
Massimo Polonia catches Jamie Power on the ankles. Massimo Polonia is shown the yellow card! Jamie Power hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.05
Alistair Ehiogu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Boateng. Ian Boateng makes a beautiful solo run. Ian Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Said Allach. Gianmarco Pivotto hacks Said Allach from behind! Said Allach appeals for a penalty! Given!!
34.05
The referee points to the spot..
35.32
Tony Sinclair slowly runs up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
38.06
Charles-Edward Loko flicks a high ball forward to Tony Sinclair who takes it down. Tony Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harvey Cooper.
40.06
Without breaking stride, Alistair Ehiogu plays the ball forward to Charles-Edward Loko. Charles-Edward Loko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Craig Bridges provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Birmingham City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Plymouth Argyle kicking off!
48.49
Alistair Ehiogu darts forward. Alistair Ehiogu brings the ball forward. Alistair Ehiogu shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
51.26
Gianmarco Pivotto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierre G. Mezzano. Pierre G. Mezzano kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Wallwork. Simon Wallwork shoots from 25 yards but Gavin Rufus reads it well. Nice keeping!
54.38
Ian Boateng threads a neat ball through to Said Allach. Said Allach finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
55.54
Charles-Edward Loko makes a beautiful solo run. Charles-Edward Loko plays a one-two with Craig Bridges and advances towards the goal... Charles-Edward Loko takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.50
Plymouth Argyle have made 2 substitutions with Fabio Stroppa replacing Charles-Edward Loko and Nick Jackson replacing Said Allach .
65.12
Pierre G. Mezzano knocks the ball forward to Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller connects with a diving header but somehow Gavin Rufus manages to keep it out.
71.50
Brian Gardner chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.47
With a delightful solo run, Pierre G. Mezzano stretches the opposition's defence. Pierre G. Mezzano whips in a cross ball towards Simon Wallwork. Simon Wallwork fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.28
Gianmarco Pivotto flicks a high pass forward. Pierre G. Mezzano controls it well on his chest. Showing composure, Pierre G. Mezzano laces a through ball forward to Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.49
Fabio Stroppa makes a probing pass to Nick Jackson. Nick Jackson advances inside the box! Nick Jackson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Terry Scholes!
85.25
Gianmarco Pivotto clumsily knocks into Craig Bridges. The referee warns Gianmarco Pivotto to calm down! Craig Bridges carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.36
Harvey Cooper darts forward. Harvey Cooper makes an attacking run forward. Harvey Cooper finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Gavin Rufus.
89.16
Nicholas Charlton hits a low pass to Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller edges inside the box! Oliver Haller shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Fabio Stroppa surges forward with the ball. Fabio Stroppa skips past Terry Simonsen! Fabio Stroppa rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Plymouth Argyle

Birmingham City
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
29.6%
42%
28.4%

Scorers
Craig Bridges 40
Charles-Edward Loko 56

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Charles-Edward Loko of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Rufus (GK)
7
2.Alistair Ehiogu (DEF)
7
3.Jamie Power (DEF)
6
4.Dave Newton (DEF)
6
5.Shaun Drake (DEF)
6
6.Ruel Konchesky (DEF)
6
7.Ian Boateng (MID)
6
8.Charles-Edward Loko (MID)goal scored
9
9.Craig Bridges (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Tony Sinclair (ATT)
6
11.Said Allach (ATT)
6
 
12.Fabio Stroppa (GK)
7
13.Nicky Standing (ATT)
0
14.Nick Jackson (ATT)
6

1.Terry Scholes (GK)
6
2.Harvey Cooper (DEF)
7
3.Terry Simonsen (DEF)
6
4.Gianmarco Pivotto (DEF)
6
5.Patrick Pearce (MID)
6
6.Pierre G. Mezzano (MID)
7
7.Brian Gardner (MID)
6
8.Nicholas Charlton (MID)
7
9.Oliver Haller (ATT)
6
10.Massimo Polonia (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Simon Wallwork (ATT)
6
 
12.Noel Philips (DEF)
0
13.Andy Ferdinand (GK)
0
14.Graham Vieira (MID)
0