Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play Norwich City in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Birmingham City and Norwich City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Birmingham City and Norwich City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Norwich City start the match!
2.23
0-0Norwich City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Birmingham City's defence.
3.09
0-0Brian Shilton surges forward with the ball. Brian Shilton sees space and advances. Brian Shilton shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.00
0-0Anthony Sinclair takes it forward alone. Anthony Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samir Bischoff.
8.30
Ferry de Jong makes a probing pass to Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
9.10
Colin Cooper makes a probing pass to Pascal Zimmermann. Pascal Zimmermann shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.48
Stephan Addo kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Benali. Duncan Benali controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giampiero Tentoni. Giampiero Tentoni chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Lawrence. Marcus Lawrence takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
15.18
Norwich City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
16.47
0-0Anthony Sinclair takes it forward alone. Anthony Sinclair sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Amaro Valenzuela easily smothers it.
21.38
Anthony Sinclair surges forward with the ball. Anthony Sinclair shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.42
Norwich City are easily keeping Birmingham City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
27.47
1-0Stephan Addo passes the ball forward to Duncan Benali. Duncan Benali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Lawrence. Marcus Lawrence goes all the way! Marcus Lawrence makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.10
John Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Ferry de Jong. Ferry de Jong decides to run forward with the ball. Ferry de Jong shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
32.36
Kieron Lloyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pascal Zimmermann. Pascal Zimmermann flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Tentoni. Giampiero Tentoni shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
39.52
Sebastian Hitzlsperger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ferry de Jong. Ferry de Jong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gilles Neville!
44.10
Sebastian Hitzlsperger knocks the ball forward to Anthony Sinclair. Anthony Sinclair controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Birmingham City kick off!
53.44
1-2Duncan Benali hacks Anthony Sinclair from behind! The referee calls over Duncan Benali and warns him to calm down! Anthony Sinclair runs off the knock.
55.45
Damián Miranda knocks the ball forward to Colin Cooper. Colin Cooper makes a probing pass to Giampiero Tentoni. Giampiero Tentoni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Phil Carrick who gathers it comfortably.
57.15
1-2Marcus Lawrence catches Brian Shilton on the ankles. The referee calls over Marcus Lawrence and shows him a yellow card! Brian Shilton stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.28
Jes Fredgaard makes a probing pass to Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.04
Colin Cooper makes a beautiful solo run. Colin Cooper goes all the way! Colin Cooper makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
65.15
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
66.11
Brian Shilton knocks the ball forward to Jes Fredgaard. Jes Fredgaard makes a simple pass to Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville shoots from outside the area but somehow Amaro Valenzuela manages to keep it out.
69.36
Kieron Lloyd makes a probing pass to Marcus Lawrence. Marcus Lawrence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
71.42
Duncan Benali sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Benali kicks a strong pass forward to Giampiero Tentoni. Giampiero Tentoni takes a shot at goal. Phil Carrick easily smothers it.
72.39
Jes Fredgaard makes a probing pass to Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
73.47
Anthony Sinclair kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.01
Brian Shilton makes a simple pass to Jes Fredgaard. Jes Fredgaard makes a simple pass to Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Amaro Valenzuela!
85.08
Kieron Lloyd chips the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Tentoni. Giampiero Tentoni lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Lawrence. Marcus Lawrence heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Marcus Lawrence 27, 85 | Gilles Neville 40 Malte Behrens 44 |