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 Hull City. A crowd of 18,937 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
0.00
0-0Hull City start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.14
0-0With some swift thinking, Chaabane Kermali plays the ball forward to Kemal Tiler. Kemal Tiler threads a neat ball through to Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Prior but the linesman indicates offside!
9.55
0-0Seth Owen barges into Leon George. The referee brings Seth Owen to one side and gives him a warning! Leon George runs off the knock.
10.08
0-0Tony Wallwork comes in with a late challenge on Michael Barton. The referee calls over Tony Wallwork and shows him a yellow card! Michael Barton runs off the knock.
15.56
0-118.42
Seth Owen flicks a high pass forward to Harvey Standing who brings the ball under control. Harvey Standing whips in a cross ball towards Marc Geis. Marc Geis flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.08
0-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
26.13
0-2Leon George flicks a high pass forward. Mick Harrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Harrison shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
28.04
0-2Seth Owen threads the ball through to Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chaabane Kermali.
30.24
Dominic Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes threads the ball through to Peter Prior. Peter Prior knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Almeida who gathers it comfortably.
34.38
Peter Prior comes in with a late challenge on Jon Platt. The referee calls over Peter Prior and shows him a yellow card! Jon Platt stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.09
Dominic Mcallister brings the ball forward. Dominic Mcallister sees Peter Prior in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Prior knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.31
0-2Leon George makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Wallwork. Tony Wallwork makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Birmingham City appear unchanged since the first half. Hull City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Birmingham City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Birmingham City kick off!
51.31
Mick Harrison takes a quick throw-in. Kemal Tiler makes a simple pass to Peter Prior. Peter Prior knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Almeida who gathers it comfortably.
54.11
Patricio Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Peter Prior. Peter Prior whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Huckerby. Ivan Huckerby directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
57.03
Leon George flicks a high pass forward. Peter Prior holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Prior knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Barton.
60.13
0-2Birmingham City have made 3 substitutions with Ruben Blinker replacing Chaabane Kermali, Damien Lisbie replacing Ivan Huckerby and Callum Strachan replacing Tony Wallwork .
66.09
Patricio Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Prior. Peter Prior connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.40
Diego Di Cara sees space and advances. Diego Di Cara lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Stuart Gascoigne didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
75.09
Seth Owen sees Diego Di Cara in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Di Cara knocks in a cross ball towards Hakan Türkyilmaz. Hakan Türkyilmaz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.53
Showing composure, Leon George plays the ball forward to Peter Prior. Peter Prior shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
79.27
Hugo Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Diego Di Cara. Diego Di Cara flicks a high ball forward to Harvey Standing who takes it down. Harvey Standing sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Peter Prior 66 | Seth Owen 16 Marc Geis 18 Hakan Türkyilmaz 75 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Gascoigne (GK)
6
2. Chaabane Kermali (DEF)
6
3. Dominic Mcallister (DEF)
6
4. Kemal Tiler (DEF)
6
5. Patricio Ferrer (MID)
6
6. Leon George (MID)
7
7. Ivan Huckerby (MID)
6
8. Mick Harrison (MID)
6
9. Peter Prior (ATT)
7
10. Tony Wallwork (ATT)
5
11. Terry Forbes (ATT)
7
12. Ruben Blinker (DEF)
6
13. Damien Lisbie (MID)
6
14. Callum Strachan (ATT)
6
1. Bruno Almeida (GK)
6
2. Gianluca Abbiati (DEF)
6
3. Michael Barton (DEF)
6
4. Hugo Guardiola (DEF)
6
5. Jon Platt (DEF)
6
6. Diego Di Cara (MID)
8
7. Seth Owen (MID)
9
8. Marc Geis (ATT)
8
9. Andres Vidal (ATT)
6
10. Hakan Türkyilmaz (ATT)
8
11. Harvey Standing (ATT)
7
12. Sebastiao Valente (DEF)
0
13. Luis Sousa (MID)
0
14. Esteban Carrasco (ATT)
0