Match Report


Birmingham CityBirmingham City     Leeds UnitedLeeds United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Terry ScholesT. Scholes55
G
1
G
63Kelvin LightfootK. Lightfoot
Terry SimonsenT. Simonsen68
D
2
D
67Daniele JobsonD. Jobson
Gianmarco PivottoG. Pivotto65
D
3
D
65Dion CarrickD. Carrick
Stuart SwiftS. Swift58
D
4
D
59Chris UnsworthC. Unsworth
Patrick PearceP. Pearce74
M
captain5
D
57Darren ScholesD. Scholes
Brian GardnerB. Gardner71
M
6
M
60Daniel VieiraD. Vieira
Nicholas CharltonN. Charlton50
M
7captain
M
54Graham MillsG. Mills
Graham VieiraG. Vieira50
M
8
M
51Sebastiao RegoS. Rego
Oliver HallerO. Haller73
A
9
M
49Arthur ParkerA. Parker
Graham CarterG. Carter54
A
10
A
75Dave EtheringtonD. Etherington
Massimo PoloniaM. Polonia54
A
11
A
71Norman HughesN. Hughes
 
Noel PhilipsN. Philips56
D
12
A
66Paolo Lua-LuaP. Lua-Lua
Andy FerdinandA. Ferdinand50
G
13
G
60Paul DrakeP. Drake
Dave OwenD. Owen47
D
14
D
56Gavin WainwrightG. Wainwright

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 9,568 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Clive Davies.


0.00
Leeds United kick off the first half!
2.37
Sebastiao Rego threads a neat ball through to Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Terry Scholes manages to keep it out.
12.51
Terry Simonsen sees Brian Gardner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Gardner sees Graham Carter in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Carter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
18.53
Gianmarco Pivotto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Gardner. Brian Gardner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia plays a one-two with Graham Carter and rushes in on goal... Chris Unsworth hacks Massimo Polonia from behind! Massimo Polonia appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
20.39
Sebastiao Rego deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Terry Simonsen.
21.57
Darren Scholes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Parker. With great vision, Arthur Parker plays the ball forward to Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Terry Scholes smothers it!
26.39
Daniele Jobson threads a neat ball through to Graham Mills. Graham Mills plays the ball forward to Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Terry Simonsen.
27.02
Terry Simonsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Vieira. Graham Vieira sees space and advances. Graham Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Graham Mills makes a probing pass to Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Leeds United!
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. Leeds United 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!
54.33
Patrick Pearce knocks the ball forward to Graham Carter. Graham Carter controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Massimo Polonia through on goal. Massimo Polonia shoots from just inside the box but it is deflected wide by Darren Scholes.
55.06
Patrick Pearce takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Kelvin Lightfoot gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
59.58
Terry Simonsen clumsily knocks into Norman Hughes. The referee calls over Terry Simonsen and shows him a yellow card! Norman Hughes runs off the knock.
60.19
Leeds United have made a substitution with Gavin Wainwright replacing Dave Etherington .
63.52
Brian Gardner flicks a high pass forward to Graham Carter who brings the ball under control. Graham Carter skips past Dion Carrick! Graham Carter cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Kelvin Lightfoot keeps it out!
66.38
Gavin Wainwright clumsily knocks into Stuart Swift. The referee brings Gavin Wainwright to one side and gives him a warning! Stuart Swift hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.05
Arthur Parker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Wainwright. Gavin Wainwright finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
72.35
Graham Mills controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.24
Terry Simonsen knocks the ball forward to Patrick Pearce. Patrick Pearce flicks a high pass forward to Graham Carter who brings the ball under control. Graham Carter puts a great ball through. Oliver Haller runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
75.10
Chris Unsworth threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Rego. Sebastiao Rego threads the ball through to Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
77.55
Leeds United have made a substitution with Paul Drake replacing Sebastiao Rego .
81.20
Graham Mills comes in with a late challenge on Brian Gardner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Gardner gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Birmingham City

Leeds United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
33.8%
40.5%
25.7%

Scorers
Massimo Polonia 27
Norman Hughes 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Massimo Polonia of Birmingham City

Match Ratings
1.Terry Scholes (GK)
7
2.Terry Simonsen (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Gianmarco Pivotto (DEF)
7
4.Stuart Swift (DEF)
6
5.Patrick Pearce (MID)
7
6.Brian Gardner (MID)
7
7.Nicholas Charlton (MID)
6
8.Graham Vieira (MID)
7
9.Oliver Haller (ATT)
6
10.Graham Carter (ATT)
7
11.Massimo Polonia (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Noel Philips (DEF)
0
13.Andy Ferdinand (GK)
0
14.Dave Owen (DEF)
0

1.Kelvin Lightfoot (GK)
7
2.Daniele Jobson (DEF)
6
3.Dion Carrick (DEF)
6
4.Chris Unsworth (DEF)
7
5.Darren Scholes (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Vieira (MID)
6
7.Graham Mills (MID)yellow card
6
8.Sebastiao Rego (MID)
7
9.Arthur Parker (MID)
6
10.Dave Etherington (ATT)
6
11.Norman Hughes (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Paolo Lua-Lua (ATT)
0
13.Paul Drake (GK)
6
14.Gavin Wainwright (DEF)
5