Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 20,873 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City kick off and get the match underway!
3.41
0-0Konstantinos Xenakis hacks Gaspar Oliveira from behind! Konstantinos Xenakis is warned by the referee! Gaspar Oliveira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.49
0-0Nelson Garza clumsily knocks into Leon George. The referee brings Nelson Garza to one side and gives him a warning! Leon George carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.45
0-0Scott Potts plays the ball forward to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza makes a great pass forward. Jan Ritzinger runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
10.15
0-0With some swift thinking, Gaspar Oliveira plays the ball forward to Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano threads a neat ball through to Gianni Avila. Gianni Avila shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
12.23
0-0Peter Prior knocks the ball forward to Ivan Huckerby. Ivan Huckerby knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianni Avila. Gianni Avila shoots from just inside the box. Nigel Cole easily gets down and covers it.
22.29
Robin van Veen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Robin van Veen plays a one-two with Leon George and advances towards the goal... Robin van Veen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Nigel Cole.
23.18
0-0Robin van Veen takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Rio Campbell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Rodolfo Mora is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
24.26
0-0Robin van Veen takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Jan Ritzinger reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
27.54
0-0Gaspar Oliveira breaks forward. Gaspar Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Leon George. Leon George knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Espinoza.
28.12
With great vision, Nelson Garza plays the ball forward to Scott Potts. Scott Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Konstantinos Xenakis. Konstantinos Xenakis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent block by Gaspar Oliveira!
36.03
Ruel Thomson receives the ball from a throw-in from Nelson Garza. Ruel Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Ritzinger. Jan Ritzinger shoots from distance. Patrick Meyer gets down and covers it.
38.29
Jan Ritzinger comes in with a late challenge on Robin van Veen. The referee brings Jan Ritzinger to one side and gives him a warning! Robin van Veen stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.41
0-0Felipe Espinoza clumsily knocks into Leon George. The referee calls over Felipe Espinoza and shows him a yellow card! Leon George runs off the knock.
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. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AFC Bournemouth kick off and get the second half underway!
53.48
Dominic Mcallister threads the ball through to Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano passes the ball forward but Gianni Avila is offside!
54.28
Ian Pearce lofts the ball long. Leon George tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Birmingham City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
55.09
Scott Potts runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Potts whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Dominic Mcallister. Excellent block.
57.26
Dominic Mcallister decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic Mcallister makes a probing pass to Peter Prior. Peter Prior knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.30
With a delightful solo run, Leon George stretches the opposition's defence. Leon George tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Nigel Cole manages to keep it out.
60.06
0-0Birmingham City have made a substitution with Nicholas Granville replacing Ivan Huckerby .
66.03
Felipe Espinoza passes the ball forward to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza sees a break and surges forward. Nelson Garza tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Patrick Meyer!
69.12
Dominic Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Nicholas Granville who takes it down. Nicholas Granville chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Prior. Peter Prior finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.44
0-1Ted Mouret flicks a high pass forward to Nelson Garza who brings the ball under control. Nelson Garza makes a probing pass to Konstantinos Xenakis. Konstantinos Xenakis whips in a cross ball towards Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc beats his man to it with a header. Patrick Meyer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.13
Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Sophiane Rizzetto replacing Dominic Mcallister and Mehamha Belaiz replacing Franceco Mezzano .
78.20
Gaspar Oliveira makes a run forward as Robin van Veen takes the throw-in. Gaspar Oliveira skillfully chests the ball down. Gaspar Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Gianni Avila. Gianni Avila sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Nigel Cole manages to keep it out.
84.47
Dean Bishop flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Potts. Scott Potts threads the ball through to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.20
Gianni Avila flicks a high pass forward to Mehamha Belaiz who brings the ball under control. Mehamha Belaiz shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Nigel Cole smothers it!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.9%
27.1%
Play Area
25.7%
45.7%
28.6%
Scorers
| Julian Blanc 72 Ruel Thomson 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Cole of AFC Bournemouth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Patrick Meyer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ian Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gaspar Oliveira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dominic Mcallister (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Rio Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon George (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Robin van Veen (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ivan Huckerby (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Peter Prior (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Franceco Mezzano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gianni Avila (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Sophiane Rizzetto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mehamha Belaiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nicholas Granville (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nigel Cole (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Dean Bishop (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ted Mouret (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Felipe Espinoza (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Rodolfo Mora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Potts (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nelson Garza (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ruel Thomson (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Konstantinos Xenakis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jan Ritzinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Julian Blanc (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Sebastiao Ferreira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Emile Ipoua (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Elías Pereyra (ATT) | 0 | |