Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Chesterfield. A crowd of 17,020 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Birmingham City and Chesterfield are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Trevor Clemence.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Birmingham City and Chesterfield are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Trevor Clemence.
0.00
0-0Chesterfield kick off and get the first half underway!
3.03
0-0Darren Scales plays the ball forward to Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert plays a quick one-two with Alexandre Nivet and rushes in on goal... Yves-A. Richert cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
4.28
0-0Jason Fox sees Noel Westwood in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noel Westwood knocks the ball forward to Ledley Riggott but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.45
With wonderful imagination, Regis Condi plays the ball forward to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Riggott. Ledley Riggott heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
16.27
0-0Bakary Neudecker flicks a high pass forward. Erwin Faber collects the pass. Erwin Faber knocks the ball forward to Ledley Riggott. Ledley Riggott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruuben Brander.
20.13
Darius Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Yves-A. Richert holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yves-A. Richert threads the ball through to Alexandre Nivet but he's offside!
21.24
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Ruuben Brander plays the ball forward to Darren Scales. Darren Scales sees space and advances. Darren Scales whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Harry Carter with no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!
24.40
1-0Camille Lefèvre kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo flicks a high ball forward to Yves-A. Richert who takes it down. Yves-A. Richert threads the ball through into the box. Jo‘l Fischer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Harry Carter manages to gather it.
26.26
Micka‘l Meride chips the ball to his team mate, Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert passes the ball forward but Jo‘l Fischer is offside!
28.09
Seth Hibbs breaks forward. Seth Hibbs makes a simple pass to Liam Britton. Liam Britton plays a scrappy one-two with Noel Westwood and advances towards the goal... Liam Britton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adam Batty with no chance!! Goal for Chesterfield!
33.17
1-1Morris Lloyd comes in with a late challenge on Yves-A. Richert. The referee warns Morris Lloyd to calm down! Yves-A. Richert stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.38
Jason Fox flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Riggott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ledley Riggott skips past Ruuben Brander! Ledley Riggott rockets a shot on goal but Adam Batty is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Birmingham City appear unchanged since the first half. Chesterfield also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Birmingham City kicking off!
53.43
Daguyl Dufresnes sees space and advances. Daguyl Dufresnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Camille Lefèvre.
55.25
Ruuben Brander threads the ball through to Micka‘l Meride. Showing composure, Micka‘l Meride laces a weighted ball forward to Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Nivet controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Alexandre Nivet provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Harry Carter manages to keep it out.
59.46
Jason Fox makes a simple pass to Ledley Riggott. Ledley Riggott plays a sublime one-two with Noel Westwood and races in on goal... Ledley Riggott cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.47
Bakary Neudecker threads a neat ball through to Daguyl Dufresnes. Daguyl Dufresnes makes a probing pass to Ledley Riggott. Ledley Riggott cuts inside the box! Ledley Riggott side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
63.32
Carlos Redondo threads a neat ball through to Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert makes a great pass forward. Jo‘l Fischer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
66.53
Micka‘l Meride flicks a high ball forward to Yves-A. Richert who takes it down. Yves-A. Richert shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
71.24
Ruuben Brander flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Redondo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Redondo chips the ball to his team mate, Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Harry Carter effortlessly smothers it!
73.09
Darren Scales knocks the ball forward to Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer knocks the ball forward, putting Alexandre Nivet through on goal. Alexandre Nivet cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.13
Erwin Faber makes a probing pass to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood puts a great ball through. Liam Britton runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
79.23
Erwin Faber threads a neat ball through to Liam Britton. Liam Britton plays a one-two with Ledley Riggott and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Liam Britton provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.44
Carlos Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Jo‘l Fischer controls it well on his chest. Jo‘l Fischer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.13
With vision, Ruuben Brander picks a pass forward to Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Jo‘l Fischer controls it well on his chest. Jo‘l Fischer runs straight at the defence! Jo‘l Fischer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
89.17
Morris Lloyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Regis Condi. Regis Condi knocks the ball forward to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood makes a great pass forward. Ledley Riggott runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Darius Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert knocks in a cross ball towards Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
3
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
27.5%
44%
28.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ledley Riggott of Chesterfield |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adam Batty (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ruuben Brander (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Camille Lefèvre (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Samuele Pinzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darius Lumsdon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Redondo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Micka‘l Meride (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Darren Scales (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alexandre Nivet (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Jo‘l Fischer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Yves-A. Richert (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | James Finney (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Del Plowright (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Bridges (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Harry Carter (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Seth Hibbs (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Morris Lloyd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bakary Neudecker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Regis Condi (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jason Fox (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Daguyl Dufresnes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Erwin Faber (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Noel Westwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ledley Riggott (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Liam Britton (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jamie Weir (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oscar Vazquez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jody George (GK) | 0 | |