Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 9,649 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Birmingham City and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Birmingham City and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Birmingham City kicking off!
3.34
0-0Alejandro Ruiz makes a simple pass to Colin Neville. Colin Neville finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
12.45
0-0Ian Wise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Neville. Colin Neville shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Alec Greig!
14.52
Ian Wise makes a beautiful solo run. Ian Wise knocks the ball forward to Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Alec Greig.
18.03
0-0Billy White clumsily knocks into Colin Neville. Billy White is warned by the referee! Colin Neville stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.44
0-0Jorge Carvalho passes the ball forward to Ian Wise. Ian Wise knocks the ball forward to Colin Neville. Colin Neville kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Jacobs but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.24
Gary Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Gavin Marsden.
22.09
Sebastiao Antunes passes the ball forward to Mast H. Garba. Mast H. Garba shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Gavin Marsden.
24.36
Ian Wise controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Neville. Colin Neville goes all the way! Colin Neville shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
28.48
0-0Blackburn Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
30.20
Matthew Adams passes the ball forward to Colin Neville. Colin Neville makes a probing pass to Scott Grantt but he's offside!
32.57
Alejandro Ruiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
33.03
Matthew Adams threads the ball through to Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.45
Matthew Adams sees a break and surges forward. Matthew Adams shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off!
47.16
Hernan García makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore plays a perfect one-two with David Matteo and rushes in on goal... Ledley Collymore makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
48.48
Alejandro Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Neville. Colin Neville controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
53.28
0-0Rolf Föderl knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Antunes. Sebastiao Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Mast H. Garba. Mast H. Garba knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.35
0-1Hernan García sees space and advances. Hernan García goes all the way! Hernan García shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.12
Gary Mcinnes threads the ball through to Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
75.36
Alejandro Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Neville but the linesman indicates offside!
81.32
0-1Hernan García barges into Alejandro Ruiz. Hernan García is given a warning by the referee! Alejandro Ruiz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.01
Ian Wise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs goes all the way! Craig Jacobs makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
84.14
Alejandro Ruiz threads the ball through to Colin Neville. Colin Neville shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
85.29
0-1Steve Kitson catches Mast H. Garba on the ankles. Steve Kitson is shown the yellow card! Mast H. Garba hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Ian Wise flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alec Greig easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
16.9%
46.5%
36.6%
Scorers