Match Report
| Birmingham City | Birmingham City |  |  | Chelsea | Chelsea | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Moritz Wesselmann | M. Wesselmann |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Gianmatteo Bernardi | G. Bernardi | |||||||||
| Lomano Coppinger | L. Coppinger |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Jason Lightfoot | J. Lightfoot | |||||||||
| Richard Lisbie | R. Lisbie | | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Gavin Ince | G. Ince | |||||||||
| Jason Marsden | J. Marsden | | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Kemal Upson | K. Upson | |||||||||
| Francis May | F. May | | 76 | M | | 5 | | M | 77 | | Darren Mccann | D. Mccann | |||||||||
| Alan Parker | A. Parker | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 |  | Julian Vidal | J. Vidal | |||||||||
| Roberto Hierro | R. Hierro | | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 | | Kemal Duberry | K. Duberry | |||||||||
| Roberto Segarra | R. Segarra | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Jason Scholes | J. Scholes | |||||||||
| Sol Lineker | S. Lineker | | 66 | A | | 9 | | M | 55 | | Mark Grant | M. Grant | |||||||||
| David Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay |  | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Wayne Pearce | W. Pearce | |||||||||
| Thierry Goldberg | T. Goldberg | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 | | Albrecht Neuhaus | A. Neuhaus | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 9,054 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City kick off the first half!
3.44
0-0Roberto Hierro surges forward with the ball. Roberto Hierro flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Goldberg. Thierry Goldberg shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.41
0-0Mark Grant barges into Francis May. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francis May runs off the knock.
6.44
0-0Jason Scholes threads the ball through to Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Marsden.
8.32
Roberto Segarra makes a probing pass to David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thierry Goldberg. Thierry Goldberg shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
10.55
0-0Thierry Goldberg barges into Jason Lightfoot. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Lightfoot grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.43
Lomano Coppinger takes it forward alone. Lomano Coppinger passes the ball forward to Thierry Goldberg. Thierry Goldberg finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
14.30
0-0Jason Scholes makes a probing pass to Wayne Pearce. Wayne Pearce finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Moritz Wesselmann manages to keep it out.
20.06
Alan Parker makes a simple pass to David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.18
Alan Parker kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Lineker. Sol Lineker plays a perfect one-two with Thierry Goldberg and rushes in on goal... Sol Lineker cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.54
Francis May threads the ball through to Sol Lineker. Sol Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Goldberg. Thierry Goldberg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.04
Francis May threads the ball through to Thierry Goldberg. Thierry Goldberg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.00
Julian Vidal knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Pearce. Wayne Pearce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lomano Coppinger.
28.29
Roberto Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Goldberg. Thierry Goldberg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.28
Richard Lisbie clumsily knocks into Wayne Pearce. Richard Lisbie is given a warning by the referee! Wayne Pearce gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.42
Roberto Segarra makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Segarra shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.34
Alan Parker knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Goldberg. Thierry Goldberg goes all the way! Thierry Goldberg cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Gianmatteo Bernardi manages to gather it comfortably.
40.41
Roberto Hierro chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Goldberg. Thierry Goldberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
0-0Roberto Hierro hacks Darren Mccann from behind! The referee calls over Roberto Hierro and warns him to calm down! Darren Mccann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea kick off!
54.10
0-1Kemal Upson sees a break and surges forward. Kemal Upson sees space and advances. Kemal Upson whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.10
0-1Alan Parker kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Lineker. Sol Lineker threads the ball through to Thierry Goldberg but he's offside!
61.48
Jason Scholes kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Pearce. Wayne Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.53
Darren Mccann knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
65.49
Gavin Ince advances with the ball. Gavin Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lomano Coppinger.
66.29
Roberto Hierro clumsily knocks into Julian Vidal. The referee calls over Roberto Hierro again and warns him to calm down! Julian Vidal runs off the knock.
72.57
Alan Parker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thierry Goldberg. Thierry Goldberg plays a perfect one-two with Sol Lineker and rushes in on goal... Thierry Goldberg shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.17
Richard Lisbie sweeps the ball long. David Mckinlay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Lineker but he's offside!
81.53
David Mckinlay clumsily knocks into Jason Lightfoot. The referee calls over David Mckinlay and warns him to calm down! Jason Lightfoot stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.17
Richard Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Hierro. Roberto Hierro passes the ball forward to David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay plays a perfect one-two with Sol Lineker and rushes in on goal... David Mckinlay rockets a shot on goal but somehow Gianmatteo Bernardi manages to keep it out.
87.15
Francis May advances with the ball. Francis May threads the ball through to Thierry Goldberg but he's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
10
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.9%
38.1%
Play Area
21.4%
45.2%
33.3%
Scorers