Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Aston Villa in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Walsh.
The pitch is in good condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Walsh.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.54
0-0With a delightful solo run, Micka‘l Meride stretches the opposition's defence. Micka‘l Meride sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Leevi Gadd manages to keep it out.
6.42
0-0Micka‘l Meride changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Micka‘l Meride kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Boudarene but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.17
Gabriel Voisin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Croft. Duncan Croft flicks a high pass forward. Laurent Candela collects the pass. Laurent Candela shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Adam Batty!
12.45
0-0Dennis Hasselbaink catches Micka‘l Meride on the ankles. The referee brings Dennis Hasselbaink to one side and gives him a warning! Micka‘l Meride hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.30
Micka‘l Meride flicks a high ball forward to Yves-A. Richert who takes it down. Yves-A. Richert shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
15.10
Micka‘l Meride takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Darren Scales. Darren Scales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Boudarene. Miguel Boudarene shoots from long range. Leevi Gadd gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
16.49
Micka‘l Meride clumsily knocks into Gabriel Voisin. The referee warns Micka‘l Meride to calm down! Gabriel Voisin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.01
Msaddeck Zidane barges into Yves-A. Richert. Msaddeck Zidane is warned by the referee! Yves-A. Richert hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.45
0-0Darius Lumsdon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Boudarene. Miguel Boudarene finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
24.21
Darren Scales flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Boudarene collects the pass. Miguel Boudarene plays the ball forward to Yves-A. Richert who has made a great run into the box. Yves-A. Richert rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
32.54
Msaddeck Zidane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis Hasselbaink. Dennis Hasselbaink kicks a strong pass forward to Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge rushes past Norman Ball! Some superb footwork from Moktar Forge provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Solid save from Adam Batty.
33.52
Msaddeck Zidane flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Hasselbaink. Dennis Hasselbaink kicks a strong pass forward to Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
34.41
Duncan Croft sees Laurent Candela in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Laurent Candela shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Adam Batty easily smothers it!
39.47
0-0Sebastiao Sousa comes in with a late challenge on Alexandre Nivet. The referee brings Sebastiao Sousa to one side and gives him a warning! Alexandre Nivet grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.01
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Jacob Green laces a weighted ball forward to Darius Lumsdon. Darius Lumsdon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Msaddeck Zidane.
45.00
0-0Camille Lefèvre hacks Samir Brehme from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samir Brehme hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Birmingham City appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa have changed their lineup with Filipe Tavares replacing Sebastiao Sousa and Gary Clarke replacing Laurent Candela. The Aston Villa players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Aston Villa kick off the second half!
55.30
With vision, Darren Scales picks a pass forward to Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet threads the ball through to Miguel Boudarene but he's offside!
57.48
Dennis Hasselbaink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.32
0-0Aston Villa have made a substitution with Robert Cooke replacing Duncan Croft .
61.33
0-0Filipe Tavares makes a simple pass to Dennis Hasselbaink. Dennis Hasselbaink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Msaddeck Hemdani. Msaddeck Hemdani flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Brehme. Camille Lefèvre barges into Samir Brehme. Samir Brehme appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
63.28
Norman Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Lumsdon. Showing composure, Darius Lumsdon plays the ball forward to Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet lofts in a cross ball towards Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.10
Carlos Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Boudarene holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Boudarene knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Nivet but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
75.45
Robert Cooke threads a neat ball through to Samir Brehme. Samir Brehme plays a scrappy one-two with Msaddeck Hemdani and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Samir Brehme provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Adam Batty. Excellent save.
78.08
Darren Scales flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Nivet collects the pass. Alexandre Nivet advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alexandre Nivet provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Leevi Gadd is on top of it.
81.58
Darius Lumsdon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Darius Lumsdon shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
84.06
Carlos Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Boudarene collects the pass. Miguel Boudarene knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
22.2%
43.2%
34.6%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leevi Gadd of Aston Villa |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adam Batty (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Norman Ball (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Camille Lefèvre (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Jacob Green (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Darius Lumsdon (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Micka‘l Meride (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Darren Scales (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carlos Redondo (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Miguel Boudarene (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Yves-A. Richert (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alexandre Nivet (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Graham Boyd (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Bridges (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Chris Thatcher (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leevi Gadd (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Msaddeck Zidane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastiao Sousa (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Voisin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Croft (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dennis Hasselbaink (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Moktar Forge (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Laurent Candela (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Samir Brehme (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Msaddeck Hemdani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Filipe Tavares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Robert Cooke (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gary Clarke (ATT) | 6 | |