Match Report
| Birmingham City | Birmingham City |  |  | Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Moritz Wesselmann | M. Wesselmann |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 |  | Paul Robinson | P. Robinson | |||||||||
| Lomano Coppinger | L. Coppinger | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Danny Kitson | D. Kitson | |||||||||
| Richard Lisbie | R. Lisbie | | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Dean Lloyd | D. Lloyd | |||||||||
| Jason Marsden | J. Marsden | | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 |  | Stefan Baronchelli | S. Baronchelli | |||||||||
| Francis May | F. May | | 76 | M | | 5 | | D | 60 |  | Nicolas Marquez | N. Marquez | |||||||||
| Alan Parker | A. Parker | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 |  | Urvin Kooistra | U. Kooistra | |||||||||
| Roberto Hierro | R. Hierro | | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Jamie Vassell | J. Vassell | |||||||||
| Roberto Segarra | R. Segarra | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 64 | | Steve Grantt | S. Grantt | |||||||||
| Sol Lineker | S. Lineker | | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Billy Goldberg | B. Goldberg | |||||||||
| David Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay |  | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 |  | Duarte Lopes | D. Lopes | |||||||||
| Thierry Goldberg | T. Goldberg | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Ray Sullo | R. Sullo | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Crystal Palace. A crowd of 9,266 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City kick off the first half!
3.06
0-1Urvin Kooistra knocks the ball forward to Ray Sullo. Ray Sullo goes all the way! Ray Sullo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.42
0-1Danny Kitson chips the ball to his team mate, Urvin Kooistra. Urvin Kooistra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Billy Goldberg. Billy Goldberg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.39
Jamie Vassell decides to run forward with the ball. Jamie Vassell shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.38
Roberto Hierro makes a simple pass to David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Goldberg. Thierry Goldberg directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
14.03
0-1Urvin Kooistra makes a probing pass to Ray Sullo. Ray Sullo flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Moritz Wesselmann manages to keep it out.
20.02
0-1Lomano Coppinger makes a probing pass to Roberto Segarra. Roberto Segarra chips the ball to his team mate, David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.24
Danny Kitson knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Grantt. Steve Grantt knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lomano Coppinger.
26.41
Richard Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Hierro. Roberto Hierro threads the ball through to David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Goldberg. Thierry Goldberg shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.28
Urvin Kooistra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ray Sullo. Ray Sullo shoots from long range but Moritz Wesselmann is on top of it.
39.47
1-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
Alan Parker passes the ball forward to Sol Lineker. Sol Lineker shoots from distance but Paul Robinson is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off and get the second half underway!
47.13
Richard Lisbie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Parker. Alan Parker kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Goldberg. Thierry Goldberg shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Paul Robinson!
49.05
Roberto Hierro makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Hierro goes all the way! Roberto Hierro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.57
Jason Marsden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Parker. Alan Parker makes a beautiful solo run. Alan Parker goes all the way! Alan Parker tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.00
Steve Grantt flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Ray Sullo. Ray Sullo heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.48
Urvin Kooistra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.50
Danny Kitson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jamie Vassell. Jamie Vassell advances with the ball. Jamie Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Billy Goldberg. Billy Goldberg powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.38
Jason Marsden chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Segarra. Roberto Segarra knocks the ball forward to Thierry Goldberg. Thierry Goldberg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Paul Robinson manages to gather it comfortably.
77.36
Urvin Kooistra chips the ball to his team mate, Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.34
Jamie Vassell takes it forward alone. Jamie Vassell tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Moritz Wesselmann!
81.14
Francis May knocks the ball forward to Thierry Goldberg. Thierry Goldberg whips in a cross ball towards David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
84.26
Steve Grantt brings the ball forward. Steve Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
30%
42.5%
27.5%
Scorers
| Thierry Goldberg 26 Roberto Hierro 49 Alan Parker 55 | Ray Sullo 3, 57 |