Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Liverpool. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Birmingham City and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Birmingham City and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.
0.00
0-0Liverpool get the match underway!
6.27
0-0Tony Wallwork barges into Vicente Velasco. The referee calls over Tony Wallwork and shows him a yellow card! Vicente Velasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.42
0-0Rio Burgess chips the ball to his team mate, Branko Damman. Branko Damman cuts inside the box! Branko Damman cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Chaabane Kermali blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
18.37
Ian Pearce threads a neat ball through to Leon George. Leon George knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Granville. Nicholas Granville knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Prior. Peter Prior fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Philip Lassiter clears it off the line with his head!
21.14
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.42
0-0Mick Harrison changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mick Harrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.02
Nicholas Granville knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Prior. Peter Prior knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Hitchcock.
39.41
0-0Leon George knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianni Avila. Gianni Avila shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Diego Peralta!
42.39
Philip Lassiter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vicente Velasco. Vicente Velasco flicks a high ball forward to Alan Merson who takes it down. Alan Merson knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Stuart Gascoigne gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
44.22
0-0Vicente Velasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Liverpool are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
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. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Birmingham City kicking off!
49.12
0-1Vicente Velasco sees Rio Burgess in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rio Burgess lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Merson. Alan Merson makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
53.21
Damien Allman knocks the ball forward to Neil Hitchcock. Neil Hitchcock makes an attacking run forward. Neil Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chaabane Kermali.
54.40
Rio Campbell clumsily knocks into Joe Campbell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joe Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.24
Without breaking stride, Chaabane Kermali plays the ball forward to Ian Pearce. Ian Pearce makes a simple pass to Peter Prior. Peter Prior finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
59.54
Branko Damman flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
60.55
0-1Birmingham City have made a substitution with Armin Köpke replacing Leon George .
61.57
Vicente Velasco knocks the ball forward to Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Vicente Velasco. Vicente Velasco whips the ball goalwards with his head. Stuart Gascoigne gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
63.50
Rio Burgess flicks a high ball forward to Adam Beckham who takes it down. Adam Beckham shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.04
Peter Prior comes in with a late challenge on Vicente Velasco. The referee calls over Peter Prior and shows him a yellow card! Vicente Velasco runs off the knock.
67.20
Armin Köpke makes a probing pass to Peter Prior. Peter Prior shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Diego Peralta keeps it out!
71.45
Dominic Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Armin Köpke. Armin Köpke flicks a high ball forward to Peter Prior who takes it down. Peter Prior controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Diego Peralta. What a great pair of hands!
72.19
Mick Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Peter Prior collects the pass. Peter Prior lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Wallwork. Tony Wallwork powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
73.11
Armin Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Granville collects the pass. Nicholas Granville whips in a cross ball towards Peter Prior. Peter Prior rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.16
Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Ruel Thompson replacing Dominic Mcallister and Ole Gunnar Solskjær replacing Peter Prior .Liverpool have made a substitution with Marvin Copping replacing Rio Burgess .
79.05
Armin Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Gianni Avila holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianni Avila finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
81.39
1-1Marvin Copping catches Armin Köpke on the ankles. The referee warns Marvin Copping to calm down! Armin Köpke runs off the knock.
83.22
Tony Wallwork flicks a high pass forward to Gianni Avila who brings the ball under control. Gianni Avila lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Wallwork. Tony Wallwork whips the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.13
Mick Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Armin Köpke collects the pass. Armin Köpke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Peralta who gathers it comfortably.
89.21
Rio Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Harrison. Mick Harrison plays the ball forward to Nicholas Granville. Nicholas Granville plays a scrappy one-two with Tony Wallwork and advances towards the goal... Nicholas Granville shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
27.2%
45.7%
27.2%
Scorers
| Peter Prior 73 | Alan Merson 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alan Merson of Liverpool |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart Gascoigne (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ian Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chaabane Kermali (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dominic Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rio Campbell (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Leon George (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nicholas Granville (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Mick Harrison (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Peter Prior (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Tony Wallwork (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Gianni Avila (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ruel Thompson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ole Gunnar Solskjær (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Armin Köpke (MID) | 7 | |
| 1. | Diego Peralta (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Philip Lassiter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Del Drake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Hitchcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Damien Allman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vicente Velasco (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Branko Damman (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rio Burgess (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Adam Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alan Merson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Joe Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nigel Grondin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | André Romo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marvin Copping (MID) | 6 | |