Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 9,869 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Millwall start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.11
1-0Emile Higginbotham sees a break and surges forward. Emile Higginbotham whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Gavin Marsden had no chance!! Goal for Millwall!
8.12
1-0Matthew Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Neville. Colin Neville goes all the way! Colin Neville shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Dave Andrews!
12.49
1-0Matthew Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
14.30
Ralph Davies knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Benito Cozza. Benito Cozza directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.04
1-0Ian Wise knocks the ball forward to Colin Neville. Colin Neville threads the ball through to Craig Jacobs but he's offside!
18.05
1-0Matthew Adams clumsily knocks into Stuart Neville. The referee calls over Matthew Adams and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Neville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.52
1-0Ralph Davies makes a simple pass to Benito Cozza. Benito Cozza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Marsden who gathers it comfortably.
30.42
Alejandro Ruiz passes the ball forward to Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Neville. Colin Neville directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Dave Andrews!
32.55
Ralph Davies chips the ball to his team mate, Benito Cozza. Benito Cozza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ronnie Barrett.
36.20
Alejandro Ruiz makes a probing pass to Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Dave Andrews.
38.04
Matthew Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Neville. Colin Neville connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Colin Neville scores for Birmingham City!!
45.00
Jon Dahl Perez threads the ball through to Emile Higginbotham. Emile Higginbotham sees space and advances. Emile Higginbotham whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cristiano Jesus!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Birmingham City get the second half underway!
49.45
Stuart Neville makes a probing pass to Benito Cozza. Benito Cozza whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus heads the ball goalwards. Gavin Marsden manages to gather it comfortably.
51.47
Jorge Carvalho catches Benito Cozza on the ankles. Jorge Carvalho is shown the yellow card! Benito Cozza runs off the knock.
54.46
Matthew Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Neville. Colin Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt heads the ball goalwards. Dave Andrews manages to gather it comfortably.
60.06
Ian Wise flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Dave Andrews.
61.09
Ronnie Barrett passes the ball forward to Matthew Adams. Matthew Adams makes a simple pass to Colin Neville. Colin Neville flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt rockets a shot on goal. Scott Grantt scores for Birmingham City!!
72.08
2-2Ronnie Barrett catches Salomon Song on the ankles. Ronnie Barrett is warned by the referee! Salomon Song stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.45
Jon Dahl Perez passes the ball forward to Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benito Cozza. Benito Cozza tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
77.20
Ian Wise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs goes all the way! Craig Jacobs takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.54
Gabriel Fuentes sees space and advances. Gabriel Fuentes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
83.48
Jean-Pierre Javary decides to run forward with the ball. Jean-Pierre Javary makes a simple pass to Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus plays a perfect one-two with Benito Cozza and rushes in on goal... Cristiano Jesus tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.29
Shane Kewell takes it forward alone. Shane Kewell kicks a strong pass forward to Salomon Song. Salomon Song finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Gavin Marsden!
90.00
Gabriel Fuentes makes a simple pass to Benito Cozza. Benito Cozza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
26%
45.2%
28.8%
Scorers
| Cristiano Jesus 4, 45, 83 | Colin Neville 38 Scott Grantt 61 Craig Jacobs 77 |