Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Bury. A crowd of 9,592 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bury kicking off!
2.48
0-0Ian Wise clumsily knocks into Raoul Zahui. The referee calls over Ian Wise and warns him to calm down! Raoul Zahui stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.08
0-0Raphael Vetter flicks the ball to his team mate, Rosario Paradiso. Rosario Paradiso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Carvalho.
12.55
0-0Matthew Adams catches Raoul Zahui on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Raoul Zahui hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.26
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
16.23
0-0Ronnie Barrett makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Wise. Ian Wise chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs shoots from outside the area but somehow Marc Vella manages to keep it out.
21.50
0-0Ronnie Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Ruiz. Alejandro Ruiz makes a simple pass to Colin Neville. Colin Neville passes the ball forward but Craig Jacobs is offside!
22.24
Jorge Carvalho sees space and advances. Jorge Carvalho passes the ball forward to Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
24.56
0-0Marek Deyna makes a beautiful solo run. Marek Deyna flicks the ball to his team mate, Rosario Paradiso. Rosario Paradiso plays a perfect one-two with Kevin Dickov and rushes in on goal... Rosario Paradiso rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.35
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
28.31
Marek Deyna makes a simple pass to Raoul Zahui. Raoul Zahui makes a probing pass to Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Rosario Paradiso. Rosario Paradiso powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
33.59
0-0Steve Kitson clumsily knocks into Kevin Dickov. Steve Kitson is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Dickov grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.48
Bury are easily keeping Birmingham City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
36.38
Ronnie Barrett takes it forward alone. Ronnie Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Neville. Colin Neville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
38.38
0-1Ralph Izzet kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Carrick. Julian Carrick sees space and advances. Julian Carrick lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Gavin Marsden had no chance!! Goal for Bury!
42.36
Aaron Van Den Herik knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Ruiz. Alejandro Ruiz chips 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 curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Egutu Omolade makes a probing pass to Raoul Zahui. Raoul Zahui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov passes the ball forward but Rosario Paradiso is offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Birmingham City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.28
Demetrio Fortin kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov plays a perfect one-two with Rosario Paradiso and rushes in on goal... Kevin Dickov takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Gavin Marsden had no chance!! Goal for Bury!
51.09
Matthew Adams makes a probing pass to Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.00
Ronnie Barrett makes a simple pass to Ian Wise. Ian Wise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
55.18
Raphael Vetter barges into Ian Wise. Raphael Vetter is shown the yellow card! Ian Wise hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.16
Ian Wise catches Raphael Vetter on the ankles. Ian Wise is shown the yellow card! Raphael Vetter runs off the knock.
66.43
Raphael Vetter flicks the ball to his team mate, Rosario Paradiso. Rosario Paradiso goes all the way! Rosario Paradiso cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.24
Aaron Van Den Herik flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Ruiz. Alejandro Ruiz makes a beautiful solo run. Alejandro Ruiz goes all the way! Alejandro Ruiz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.16
Julian Carrick barges into Alejandro Ruiz. The referee calls over Julian Carrick and warns him to calm down! Alejandro Ruiz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.27
Jorge Carvalho decides to run forward with the ball. Jorge Carvalho sees space and advances. Jorge Carvalho shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.15
Jorge Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Ruiz. Alejandro Ruiz decides to run forward with the ball. Alejandro Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Neville but the referee indicates it's offside!
78.27
Demetrio Fortin chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
79.20
Raoul Zahui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rosario Paradiso. Rosario Paradiso knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.27
Alejandro Ruiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Neville. Colin Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Vella who gathers it comfortably.
85.49
Ronnie Barrett advances with the ball. Ronnie Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Marc Vella manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
28%
43%
29%
Scorers
| Alejandro Ruiz 67 | Kevin Dickov 38, 47 |