Match Report
| Doncaster Rovers | Doncaster Rovers |  |  | Birmingham City | Birmingham City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Craig Boyd | C. Boyd |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 | | Jody Oliver | J. Oliver | |||||||||
| James Summerbee | J. Summerbee | | 55 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Harvey Oliver | H. Oliver | |||||||||
| Gavin Hamilton | G. Hamilton | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Des Milburn | D. Milburn | |||||||||
| Les Ince | L. Ince | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Marvin Bolton | M. Bolton | |||||||||
| Adam Gerrard | A. Gerrard | | 43 | D | | 5 | | M | 81 | | Eddie Dryden | E. Dryden | |||||||||
| Ruggero Tambellini | R. Tambellini |  | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Ben Fletcher | B. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Scott Bridges | S. Bridges | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 |  | Colin Booth | C. Booth | |||||||||
| Les Luzhny | L. Luzhny | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 | | Edward Brand | E. Brand | |||||||||
| Jody Salmon | J. Salmon | | 44 | M | | 9 | | A | 65 |  | Alberto Torres | A. Torres | |||||||||
| Liam Barmby | L. Barmby | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Nick Formon | N. Formon | |||||||||
| Stuart Dyer | S. Dyer | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Del Bailey | D. Bailey | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Keepmoat Stadium where Doncaster Rovers play Birmingham City in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Doncaster Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Doncaster Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City kick off and get the first half underway!
3.45
0-0Ben Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Craig Boyd manages to keep it out.
4.19
0-0Doncaster Rovers are easily keeping Birmingham City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
6.30
Colin Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Formon. Nick Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Craig Boyd manages to keep it out.
8.13
0-0Les Luzhny hacks Ben Fletcher from behind! Les Luzhny is warned by the referee! Ben Fletcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.13
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
12.35
Ben Fletcher threads the ball through to Del Bailey. Del Bailey tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Craig Boyd easily smothers it!
14.47
0-0Liam Barmby catches Marvin Bolton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marvin Bolton stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.40
0-0Edward Brand clumsily knocks into Scott Bridges. The referee calls over Edward Brand and warns him to calm down! Scott Bridges gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.52
0-0Edward Brand knocks the ball forward to Nick Formon. Nick Formon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Hamilton.
24.13
0-0Scott Bridges knocks the ball forward to Liam Barmby. Liam Barmby shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
28.52
Ben Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.49
Ruggero Tambellini passes the ball forward to Stuart Dyer. Stuart Dyer knocks in a cross ball towards Liam Barmby. Liam Barmby connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Jody Oliver manages to keep it out.
34.16
Ben Fletcher kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Formon. Nick Formon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.58
Ruggero Tambellini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Dyer. Stuart Dyer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marvin Bolton.
44.57
Ben Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Doncaster Rovers start the second half!
48.48
Des Milburn sees space and advances. Des Milburn kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.00
0-1Eddie Dryden takes it forward alone. Eddie Dryden whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.22
Colin Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.13
Gavin Hamilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruggero Tambellini. Ruggero Tambellini flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Dyer. Stuart Dyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.34
Les Luzhny makes a beautiful solo run. Les Luzhny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.47
Les Luzhny clumsily knocks into Ben Fletcher. The referee calls over Les Luzhny again and warns him to calm down! Ben Fletcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.48
Edward Brand passes the ball forward to Nick Formon. Nick Formon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.28
Edward Brand kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Formon. Nick Formon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.29
Marvin Bolton threads the ball through to Colin Booth. Colin Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.38
Colin Booth makes a probing pass to Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
75.20
Doncaster Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Birmingham City's defence.
78.42
Des Milburn makes a simple pass to Colin Booth. Colin Booth makes a simple pass to Del Bailey. Del Bailey shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.28
Les Luzhny knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Dyer. Stuart Dyer whips in a cross ball towards Liam Barmby. Liam Barmby is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
85.47
Les Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Luzhny. Les Luzhny makes a simple pass to Stuart Dyer. Stuart Dyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jody Oliver who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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