Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 17,659 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Bradford City start the match!
2.25
0-0Riad Mokrani knocks the ball forward to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado tries a spectacular long range effort. John Arne Normann easily smothers it.
3.12
0-0Djamel Ferhaoui comes in with a late challenge on Tryggvi Hjartarson. Djamel Ferhaoui is given a warning by the referee! Tryggvi Hjartarson runs off the knock.
4.51
Avril Guigou knocks the ball forward to Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
8.04
0-0Frans Kurstot sees a break and surges forward. Frans Kurstot tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.22
0-0Tomas Bergmark deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frans Kurstot. Frans Kurstot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simone Campi. Simone Campi passes the ball forward but Andres Ramos is offside!
12.40
Spencer Edwards flicks the ball to his team mate, Eichiro Ishigawa. Eichiro Ishigawa chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valentín Maldonado but he's offside!
15.04
Samuel Rosas passes the ball forward to Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Simone Campi but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.09
Riad Mokrani makes a simple pass to Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.51
Riad Mokrani flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade finds some space and shoots from distance but John Arne Normann is on top of it.
22.41
0-0Tomas Bergmark flicks the ball to his team mate, Tore Andre Kvarme. Tore Andre Kvarme chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
24.06
Eichiro Ishigawa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko knocks in a cross ball towards Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.56
Callum Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Rosas. Samuel Rosas chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emile Murrin.
27.45
Eichiro Ishigawa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
32.21
Spencer Edwards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Riad Mokrani. Riad Mokrani flicks the ball to his team mate, Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.21
Samuel Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Ali Sinouh. Ali Sinouh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tryggvi Hjartarson. Tryggvi Hjartarson finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by David Caldwell.
34.52
0-1Augustine Lawal knocks the ball to his team mate, Riad Mokrani. Riad Mokrani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.48
Riad Mokrani threads the ball through to Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade lofts in a cross ball towards Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.07
Callum Gemmill makes a probing pass to Tore Andre Kvarme. Tore Andre Kvarme makes a simple pass to Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
44.29
Riad Mokrani threads the ball through to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! John Arne Normann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Birmingham City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.48
Riad Mokrani chips the ball to his team mate, Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.48
Djamel Ferhaoui kicks a strong pass forward to Avril Guigou. Avril Guigou flicks the ball to his team mate, Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko kicks a strong pass forward to Valentín Maldonado but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.50
Callum Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Frans Kurstot. Frans Kurstot chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Simone Campi. Simone Campi powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.20
Djamel Ferhaoui makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eichiro Ishigawa. Eichiro Ishigawa makes a probing pass to Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
63.42
Eichiro Ishigawa knocks the ball to his team mate, Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Arne Normann who gathers it comfortably.
67.25
Spencer Edwards knocks the ball to his team mate, Avril Guigou. Avril Guigou makes a beautiful solo run. Avril Guigou shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.33
Frans Kurstot knocks the ball forward to Tryggvi Hjartarson. Tryggvi Hjartarson shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
71.50
Riad Mokrani knocks the ball forward to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado whips in a cross ball towards Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.28
Frans Kurstot barges into Avril Guigou. Frans Kurstot is warned by the referee! Avril Guigou hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.06
Ali Sinouh kicks a strong pass forward to Tryggvi Hjartarson. Tryggvi Hjartarson shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.58
Spencer Edwards knocks the ball to his team mate, Eichiro Ishigawa. Eichiro Ishigawa knocks the ball to his team mate, Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
87.45
Spencer Edwards knocks the ball forward to Eichiro Ishigawa. Eichiro Ishigawa sees space and advances. Eichiro Ishigawa lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. John Arne Normann manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.6%
58.4%
Play Area
30.3%
41.6%
28.1%
Scorers
| Valentín Maldonado 35, 44 Mohammed Omolade 47 |