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It's a warm sunny day here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 9,469 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Sinclair.


0.00
Leeds United kick off the first half!
2.35
Alistair Brighton comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Ramirez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guillermo Ramirez stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.06
Graeme Adams advances with the ball. Graeme Adams knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonathan Mann.
6.26
Carl Plowright plays the ball forward to Guillermo Ramirez. Guillermo Ramirez shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
10.35
Simon Simonsen takes a quick throw-in, which Neil Weaver takes on the chest. Neil Weaver flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Makin. Peter Makin shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
12.07
Neil Weaver sees a break and surges forward. Neil Weaver rushes past Wes Lee! Some silky footwork from Neil Weaver provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
14.36
Neil Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Danny Stuart controls it well on his chest. Danny Stuart whips in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Alun Heskey. Excellent block.
15.57
Darl Monteiro surges forward with the ball. Darl Monteiro sees Danny Stuart just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Danny Stuart makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Leeds United!
18.43
Simon Dublin pushes up the pitch. Simon Dublin darts forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Simon Dublin plays the ball forward to Guillermo Ramirez who has made a great run into the box. Guillermo Ramirez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.40
Darl Monteiro makes a simple pass to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.27
Simon Simonsen hits a low pass to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
30.13
Carl Plowright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Davis. Eddie Davis puts a great ball through. Silvain Of Hesselink runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
32.25
Simon Dublin makes a probing pass to Graeme Adams. Graeme Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Davis. Eddie Davis shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.32
Michael Summerbell takes it forward alone. Michael Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Morris Parker controls it well on his chest. Morris Parker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wes Lee.
40.53
Darl Monteiro sees a break and surges forward. Darl Monteiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Parker. Some good footwork from Morris Parker provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Simon Dublin.
42.27
Stuart Scholes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Ramirez. Guillermo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.12
With some swift thinking, Darl Monteiro plays the ball forward to Peter Makin. Peter Makin whips in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Kevin Dalglish has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Birmingham City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. The Birmingham City players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Birmingham City kick off!
47.47
Carl Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Davis collects the pass. Eddie Davis shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.51
Leon Murrin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Ramirez. Guillermo Ramirez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alistair Brighton.
55.55
Carl Plowright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Davis. Eddie Davis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonathan Mann.
60.47
Birmingham City have made a substitution with Darren Lua-Lua replacing Guillermo Ramirez .
63.30
Darl Monteiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
65.19
Neil Weaver hits a low pass to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Dalglish who gathers it comfortably.
66.29
Leon Murrin flicks a high ball forward to Darren Lua-Lua who takes it down. Darren Lua-Lua whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Davis. Eddie Davis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
67.06
Simon Simonsen darts forward. Simon Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
73.40
Simon Simonsen plays the ball forward to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alun Heskey.
79.58
Neil Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Morris Parker controls it well on his chest. Morris Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Makin. Peter Makin whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Leeds United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
81.28
Alistair Brighton hits a low pass to Darl Monteiro. Darl Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Parker. Morris Parker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Scholes.
83.12
Leeds United are dictating the run of play here today.
84.04
Leon Murrin makes an attacking run forward. Leon Murrin makes a probing pass to Eddie Davis but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
27.3%
50%
22.7%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Morris Parker of Leeds United

Match Ratings
1.Kevin Dalglish (GK)
6
2.Simon Dublin (DEF)
7
3.Alun Heskey (DEF)
6
4.Wes Lee (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Scholes (MID)
6
6.Graeme Adams (MID)
6
7.Leon Murrin (MID)
6
8.Carl Plowright (MID)
6
9.Silvain Of Hesselink (ATT)
6
10.Guillermo Ramirez (ATT)
6
11.Eddie Davis (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Dave Powell (GK)
0
13.Matthew Draper (MID)
0
14.Darren Lua-Lua (GK)
6

1.Emile Williams (GK)
6
2.Michael Summerbell (DEF)
6
3.Jonathan Mann (DEF)
6
4.Alfred Lawrence (DEF)
6
5.Alistair Brighton (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Simon Simonsen (MID)
7
7.Darl Monteiro (MID)
7
8.Neil Weaver (MID)
7
9.Morris Parker (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
10
10.Danny Stuart (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Peter Makin (ATT)
6
 
12.Steve Le Tissier (MID)
0
13.Terry Davies (DEF)
0
14.Glynn Ferdinand (ATT)
0