Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 19,320 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Sheringham.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Sheringham.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City kick off!
8.44
0-0John Ince takes the throw-in. Tony Gaillot flicks the ball to his team mate, Dami‘n van der Linden. Dami‘n van der Linden decides to run forward with the ball. Dami‘n van der Linden tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
9.21
Hannes Stiepermann darts forward. Hannes Stiepermann threads the ball through to Noel Izzet. Noel Izzet shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.50
0-0Hannes Stiepermann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu shoots from 25 yards. John Lecocq gets down and covers it.
16.37
0-0John Godber comes in with a late challenge on John Ince. The referee brings John Godber to one side and gives him a warning! John Ince hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.29
0-0Mike Fortune flicks a high ball forward to Noel Izzet who takes it down. Noel Izzet plays a scrappy one-two with John Godber and stumbles forward towards the goal... John Ince comes in with a late challenge on Noel Izzet. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
21.30
0-0Hannes Stiepermann chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Fortune. Mike Fortune makes a probing pass to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Noel Izzet is offside!
22.01
George Mcgovern chips the ball to his team mate, Yasushi Kaita. Yasushi Kaita knocks the ball forward to Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist cuts inside the box! Duncan McCoist muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
26.22
0-0Duncan McCoist makes a simple pass to Steven Drake. Steven Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yemon Kimura who gathers it comfortably.
28.28
Heitor De Souza threads a neat ball through to Brahim Silva. Brahim Silva cuts inside the box! Brahim Silva shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.11
0-0Tony Gaillot passes the ball forward to Dami‘n van der Linden. Dami‘n van der Linden flicks a high pass forward. Brahim Silva controls it well on his chest. Brahim Silva plays a one-two with Yasushi Kaita and advances towards the goal... Brahim Silva comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Kieron Lua-Lua is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
32.57
1-0Yasushi Kaita passes the ball forward to Heitor De Souza. Heitor De Souza controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Steven Drake through on goal. Steven Drake muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.18
George Mcgovern makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist makes a probing pass to Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Drake. Kieron Lua-Lua catches Steven Drake on the ankles. Steven Drake appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
44.08
Leandro Grether makes a simple pass to Kieron Lua-Lua. Kieron Lua-Lua brings the ball forward. Kieron Lua-Lua lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Izzet. Noel Izzet powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Noel Izzet!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Birmingham City appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United get the second half underway!
51.34
1-1Andy Mcinnes comes in with a late challenge on Leandro Grether. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leandro Grether runs off the knock.
53.26
Mike Fortune flicks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann hits a low pass to Noel Izzet. Noel Izzet looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.12
1-2Birmingham City have made a substitution with Rio Scales replacing Steven Drake .
61.21
Hannes Stiepermann flicks a high ball forward to Noel Izzet who takes it down. Noel Izzet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from John Lecocq as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
62.24
It's a corner kick. John Godber loops the ball over to the far post. David Ehiogu shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester United!
67.07
Heitor De Souza flicks the ball to his team mate, Dami‘n van der Linden. Dami‘n van der Linden threads a neat, attacking ball through to Brahim Silva. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Brahim Silva provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.42
George Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Brahim Silva. Brahim Silva tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
79.41
Mike Fortune controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
84.40
John Godber controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
85.18
Dami‘n van der Linden sees a break and surges forward. Dami‘n van der Linden lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Yemon Kimura didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
89.02
John Godber kicks a strong pass forward to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Lecocq who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Hannes Stiepermann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Godber. John Godber knocks the ball forward, putting David Ehiogu through on goal. David Ehiogu tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester United!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
30.1%
41.1%
28.8%
Scorers
| Steven Drake 33 Brahim Silva 67 | Noel Izzet 44, 53 David Ehiogu 62, 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Ehiogu of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Lecocq (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Ince (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tony Gaillot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | George Mcgovern (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Heitor De Souza (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Dami‘n van der Linden (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Yasushi Kaita (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Duncan McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Brahim Silva (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Andy Mcinnes (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Steven Drake (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Cristian Vignaroli (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brian Pallister (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rio Scales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Yemon Kimura (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Patrick Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leandro Grether (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kieron Lua-Lua (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Daniel Wainwright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mike Fortune (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hannes Stiepermann (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | John Godber (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | David Ehiogu (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Alpay Izzet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Noel Izzet (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Anthony Gray (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nigel Cope (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mick Oakley (DEF) | 0 | |