Match Report


Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur     Birmingham CityBirmingham City
Darren HicksonDarren Hickson Nicholas Broad Nicholas Broad
Matías FrancoM. Franco82
G
1
G
69John LecocqJ. Lecocq
Cesar MoutinhoC. Moutinho75
D
2
D
64Cristian VignaroliC. Vignaroli
Tomás TellezT. Tellez75
D
3captain
D
68Tony GaillotT. Gaillot
Alun CooperA. Cooper77
D
4
D
70George McgovernG. Mcgovern
Modeste SongM. Song80
M
5
M
68Heitor De SouzaH. De Souza
Carlton CarltonC. Carlton75
M
6
M
74Dami‘n van der LindenD. van der Linden
Gilles TolleyG. Tolley78
M
captain7
M
66Yasushi KaitaY. Kaita
Martin KaiserM. Kaiser78
M
8
M
65Duncan McCoistD. McCoist
Duncan HibbsD. Hibbs78
A
9
A
71Brahim SilvaB. Silva
Stefan VöllerS. Völler76
A
10
A
69Andy McinnesA. Mcinnes
Clive FroggattC. Froggatt72
A
11
A
71Steven DrakeS. Drake
 
Herve YapiH. Yapi74
M
12
D
69John InceJ. Ince
Trevor ThompsonT. Thompson74
M
13
M
47Brian PallisterB. Pallister
Simón FigueroaS. Figueroa78
A
14
A
68Rio ScalesR. Scales

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 18,106 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.


0.00
Birmingham City kick off the first half!
2.26
Gilles Tolley threads a neat ball through to Carlton Carlton. Carlton Carlton knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by John Lecocq.
9.33
Tony Gaillot flicks a high pass forward. Steven Drake collects the pass. Steven Drake knocks the ball forward, putting Andy Mcinnes through on goal. Andy Mcinnes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Matías Franco has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.49
Modeste Song sees Clive Froggatt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Clive Froggatt knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Cristian Vignaroli. That should have been a goal!
14.53
Tony Gaillot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dami‘n van der Linden. Dami‘n van der Linden plays a one-two with Brahim Silva and advances towards the goal... Alun Cooper clumsily knocks into Dami‘n van der Linden. Dami‘n van der Linden appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
16.05
Dami‘n van der Linden hits a low pass to Steven Drake. Steven Drake plays a quick one-two with Dami‘n van der Linden and rushes in on goal... Steven Drake cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matías Franco with no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!
21.17
Heitor De Souza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Drake. Steven Drake plays a one-two with Yasushi Kaita and advances towards the goal... Steven Drake makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Matías Franco gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
24.01
Dami‘n van der Linden makes a probing pass to Steven Drake. Steven Drake whips in a cross ball towards Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.23
Alun Cooper threads a neat ball through to Gilles Tolley. Gilles Tolley passes the ball forward to Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristian Vignaroli.
33.35
Cristian Vignaroli barges into Clive Froggatt. The referee warns Cristian Vignaroli to calm down! Clive Froggatt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.05
Alun Cooper threads the ball through to Gilles Tolley. Gilles Tolley changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gilles Tolley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tony Gaillot.
39.11
Cesar Moutinho makes a strong solo run forward. Cesar Moutinho flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Völler who takes it down. Stefan Völler flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Hibbs controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Duncan Hibbs cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but John Lecocq is on top of it.
42.48
Gilles Tolley flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Carlton. Carlton Carlton heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.28
George Mcgovern comes in with a late challenge on Clive Froggatt. The referee brings George Mcgovern to one side and gives him a warning! Clive Froggatt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Gilles Tolley knocks the ball forward to Carlton Carlton. Carlton Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Kaiser. Martin Kaiser jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow John Lecocq manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Tottenham Hotspur start the second half!
48.32
Cesar Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Tomás Tellez controls it well on his chest. Tomás Tellez flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Völler controls it well on his chest. Stefan Völler advances inside the box! Stefan Völler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.26
Clive Froggatt threads a neat ball through to Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler whips in a cross ball towards Martin Kaiser. Martin Kaiser knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
53.08
Modeste Song advances with the ball. Modeste Song shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
54.54
Dami‘n van der Linden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yasushi Kaita. Yasushi Kaita lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
55.53
Martin Kaiser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.44
Tottenham Hotspur have made 2 substitutions with Herve Yapi replacing Martin Kaiser and Trevor Thompson replacing Gilles Tolley .Birmingham City have made a substitution with John Ince replacing Tony Gaillot .
61.52
Trevor Thompson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Herve Yapi. Herve Yapi lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.34
John Ince runs forward with the ball. John Ince threads a neat ball through to Brahim Silva. Brahim Silva shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
66.10
Carlton Carlton passes the ball forward to Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Thompson. Trevor Thompson makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
69.56
Modeste Song darts forward. Modeste Song knocks in a cross ball towards Clive Froggatt. Clive Froggatt knocks the ball goalwards with his head but John Lecocq reads it well. Superb keeping!
72.49
Carlton Carlton flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Hibbs who brings the ball under control. Duncan Hibbs knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Carlton. Carlton Carlton flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
75.26
Dami‘n van der Linden sees Andy Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Duncan McCoist but he's offside!
77.22
Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Simón Figueroa replacing Clive Froggatt .Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Brian Pallister replacing Dami‘n van der Linden and Rio Scales replacing Steven Drake .
79.30
Carlton Carlton flicks a high ball forward to Trevor Thompson who takes it down. Trevor Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! John Lecocq had no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
83.14
Tomás Tellez flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Carlton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Carlton kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler makes a probing pass between the defence to Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. John Lecocq gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
85.15
Carlton Carlton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trevor Thompson. Trevor Thompson makes a probing pass to Duncan Hibbs but he's offside!
90.00
Cesar Moutinho chips the ball to his team mate, Modeste Song. Modeste Song whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by John Lecocq!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Tottenham Hotspur

Birmingham City
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
14
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.5%
27.5%
Play Area
18.8%
46.2%
35%

Scorers
Stefan Völler 48, 79
Duncan Hibbs 62
Trevor Thompson 66
Andy Mcinnes 9
Steven Drake 16
Duncan McCoist 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Völler of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings
1.Matías Franco (GK)
6
2.Cesar Moutinho (DEF)
6
3.Tomás Tellez (DEF)
6
4.Alun Cooper (DEF)
6
5.Modeste Song (MID)
7
6.Carlton Carlton (MID)
7
7.Gilles Tolley (MID)
6
8.Martin Kaiser (MID)
6
9.Duncan Hibbs (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Stefan Völler (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
11.Clive Froggatt (ATT)
6
 
12.Herve Yapi (MID)
6
13.Trevor Thompson (MID)goal scored
8
14.Simón Figueroa (ATT)
6

1.John Lecocq (GK)
8
2.Cristian Vignaroli (DEF)
6
3.Tony Gaillot (DEF)
6
4.George Mcgovern (DEF)
5
5.Heitor De Souza (MID)
6
6.Dami‘n van der Linden (MID)
7
7.Yasushi Kaita (MID)
6
8.Duncan McCoist (MID)goal scored
7
9.Brahim Silva (ATT)
6
10.Andy Mcinnes (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Steven Drake (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.John Ince (DEF)
6
13.Brian Pallister (MID)
6
14.Rio Scales (ATT)
6