Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 9,518 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Birmingham City kick off!
2.01
1-0Jacek Boniek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Birkwald. Thomas Birkwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Benali. Tony Benali whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Blake. Duncan Blake connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.57
1-0Dave Fenton passes the ball forward to Eric Gargo. Eric Gargo makes a probing pass to Tony Benali. Tony Benali sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by John Hopkin!
9.39
1-0Daniel Bridge barges into Eric Gargo. Daniel Bridge is warned by the referee! Eric Gargo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.33
Eric Gargo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Blake. Duncan Blake whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Venus. Eddie Venus heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.24
Oleksandr Demyanchuk surges forward with the ball. Oleksandr Demyanchuk lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Blake. Duncan Blake is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! John Hopkin had no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!
24.23
3-0Eric Gargo takes it forward alone. Eric Gargo goes all the way! Eric Gargo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.45
Oleksandr Demyanchuk flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Venus. Eddie Venus knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Blake. Duncan Blake connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.33
3-0Robert Wright comes in with a late challenge on Evangelos Kamaras. Robert Wright is given a warning by the referee! Evangelos Kamaras runs off the knock.
42.31
Jacek Boniek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Gargo. Eric Gargo passes the ball forward to Tony Benali. Tony Benali shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.16
Dave Fenton clumsily knocks into Evangelos Kamaras. Dave Fenton is given a warning by the referee! Evangelos Kamaras gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.14
3-0Eric Gargo chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Benali. Tony Benali knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Salomon Wome.
51.36
3-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
54.10
Eric Gargo catches Giorgio Russo on the ankles. Eric Gargo is given a warning by the referee! Giorgio Russo runs off the knock.
55.24
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
59.46
Robert Wright decides to run forward with the ball. Robert Wright flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Venus. Eddie Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Salomon Wome.
60.43
Dave Fenton catches Benedetto Cirillo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Benedetto Cirillo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.14
Oleksandr Demyanchuk passes the ball forward to Duncan Blake. Duncan Blake knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
65.09
Robert Wright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luiz Felipe Siviglia. Luiz Felipe Siviglia makes a simple pass to Duncan Blake. Duncan Blake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcus Mustoe.
71.31
Benedetto Cirillo hacks Robert Wright from behind! Benedetto Cirillo is given a warning by the referee! Robert Wright runs off the knock.
72.00
3-0Carlos Reis comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Birkwald. The referee calls over Carlos Reis and shows him a yellow card! Thomas Birkwald runs off the knock.
73.51
Oleksandr Demyanchuk advances with the ball. Oleksandr Demyanchuk plays a perfect one-two with Eddie Venus and rushes in on goal... Oleksandr Demyanchuk shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oleksandr Demyanchuk!
79.04
João Delarosa brings the ball forward. João Delarosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Wright.
81.47
Giorgio Russo passes the ball forward to Evangelos Kamaras. Evangelos Kamaras shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.58
Thomas Birkwald chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Venus. Eddie Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.13
Eric Gargo knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Blake. Duncan Blake flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Venus. Eddie Venus shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
89.55
Giorgio Russo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo goes all the way! Benedetto Cirillo rockets a shot on goal. Thomas Monetta easily smothers it.
90.00
Renato Jairzinho barges into Thomas Birkwald. Renato Jairzinho is shown the yellow card! Thomas Birkwald runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.7%
34.3%
Play Area
21.4%
47.1%
31.4%
Scorers
| Duncan Blake 2, 18 Eddie Venus 14 Oleksandr Demyanchuk 74 |