Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 17,857 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Birmingham City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Bristol City kick off!
2.32
Alfredo Butragueno takes it forward alone. Alfredo Butragueno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Michel Giublesi. Jean-Michel Giublesi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kemal Wright.
3.08
Vinicio E. Mazzoleni brings the ball forward. Vinicio E. Mazzoleni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.49
Hakan Abdullah makes a beautiful solo run. Hakan Abdullah passes the ball forward to Lorenzo Greco. Lorenzo Greco shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Thomas Mangone has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.13
Yuri Netto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gunnar Soltvedt. Gunnar Soltvedt knocks in a cross ball towards Johan Dahlin. Johan Dahlin heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.18
Junji Nakamura makes a probing pass to Johan Dahlin. Johan Dahlin lofts in a cross ball towards Gunnar Soltvedt. Gunnar Soltvedt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.27
Juan-Carlos Gento makes a probing pass to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah makes a simple pass to Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Mangone who gathers it comfortably.
20.48
Adriano Zitolo passes the ball forward to Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Michel Giublesi. Jean-Michel Giublesi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alf-Inge Bragstad.
21.39
Kemal Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Jšrg Van Boschker. Jšrg Van Boschker threads the ball through to Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler plays a perfect one-two with Kemal Todd and rushes in on goal... Oliver Metzler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Thomas Mangone manages to gather it comfortably.
22.30
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.56
Gabriel Calvo threads the ball through to Kemal Todd. Kemal Todd goes all the way! Kemal Todd shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.57
Juan-Carlos Gento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jšrg Van Boschker. Jšrg Van Boschker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lorenzo Greco. Lorenzo Greco knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Todd. Kemal Todd directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.34
Ross Knighton barges into Kemal Todd. Ross Knighton is shown the yellow card! Kemal Todd gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.47
Alf-Inge Bragstad decides to run forward with the ball. Alf-Inge Bragstad makes a beautiful solo run. Alf-Inge Bragstad goes all the way! Alf-Inge Bragstad takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alf-Inge Bragstad!
40.50
Juan-Carlos Gento chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Calvo. Gabriel Calvo advances with the ball. Gabriel Calvo knocks in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Greco. Lorenzo Greco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Thomas Mangone.
42.45
Alfredo Butragueno sees space and advances. Alfredo Butragueno chips the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Soltvedt. Gunnar Soltvedt whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Michel Giublesi. Jean-Michel Giublesi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jean-Michel Giublesi scores for Bristol City!!
45.00
Adriano Zitolo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Junji Nakamura. Junji Nakamura sees space and advances. Junji Nakamura shoots from long range but Jonathan Grenet is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Birmingham City kick off and get the second half underway!
48.15
Gabriel Calvo flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.08
Alfredo Butragueno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Segura. Alejandro Segura threads the ball through to Johan Dahlin. Johan Dahlin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Jonathan Grenet manages to keep it out.
51.10
Hakan Abdullah makes a probing pass to Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adriano Zitolo.
57.53
Yuri Netto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Michel Giublesi. Jean-Michel Giublesi knocks in a cross ball towards Gunnar Soltvedt. Gunnar Soltvedt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jonathan Grenet manages to gather it comfortably.
60.57
Gunnar Soltvedt hacks Kemal Wright from behind! The referee calls over Gunnar Soltvedt and warns him to calm down! Kemal Wright carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.57
Birmingham City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
73.11
Vinicio E. Mazzoleni chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Michel Giublesi. Jean-Michel Giublesi plays a perfect one-two with Gunnar Soltvedt and rushes in on goal... Jean-Michel Giublesi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.56
Alfredo Butragueno comes in with a late challenge on Lorenzo Greco. The referee calls over Alfredo Butragueno and warns him to calm down! Lorenzo Greco carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.53
Alejandro Segura decides to run forward with the ball. Alejandro Segura knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Michel Giublesi. Jean-Michel Giublesi flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Jonathan Grenet had no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
84.23
Kurt Aelbrecht kicks a strong pass forward to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah makes a simple pass to Lorenzo Greco. Lorenzo Greco shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.24
Junji Nakamura makes a simple pass to Jean-Michel Giublesi. Jean-Michel Giublesi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kemal Wright.
90.00
Ross Knighton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto makes a probing pass to Jean-Michel Giublesi. Jean-Michel Giublesi tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Lorenzo Greco of Birmingham City

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.8181818181818 vs 43.1818181818182
Play Area
Home team third: 31.82%, Midfield: 43.18%, Away team third: 25.00%