FFO Champ, Birmingham City vs. West Brom (Fri Jul 04)


                      Birmingham City  |  West Brom
                              4-4-2 N  |  4-3-1-2 A
                  Tony Ayre Caretaker  |  Frank Deeming
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                          G_Bazunu GK  |  GK D_Iversen
                           P_Vydra DF  |  DF J_Poyth
                        S_Caldwell DF  |  DF N_Milenkovic
                           C_Puyol DF  |  DF M_Holgate
                           M_Upson DF  |  DF Ruben_Vezo
                           L_Gibbs MF  |  MF A_Palombo
                       J_de_Guzman MF  |  MF S_Longstaff
                           I_Balde MF  |  MF J_Jordan
                           S_Mills MF  |  AM A_Mulele
                        C_Marshall FW  |  FW R_Bozenik
                           E_Dzeko FW  |  FW Lucas_Moura
                                       |
                       L_Wahlstedt SUB |  SUB T_Hasal
                            L_King SUB |  SUB M_Lanzaro
                        O_Gozalbez SUB |  SUB M_Bola
                           L_Grgic SUB |  SUB S_Morsy
                          A_Nemeth SUB |  SUB D_Solanke




Min. 3  :(bir) S_Caldwell is taking a throw in 
          ...  He is taking a run up at it! 
          ...  He throws it long to E_Dzeko 
          ...  But N_Milenkovic puts it in row Z! 
Min. 6  :(bir) E_Dzeko runs at Ruben_Vezo 
          ...  He takes it past him 
          ...  E_Dzeko rifles it at the goal! 
          ...  It hammers off the bar onto the line 
          ...  The Referee is signalling for VAR 
          ...  It's been given! 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  The Birmingham City fans celebrate! 
          ...  That's given Birmingham City the advantage! 
          ...  Birmingham City 1-0 West Brom ...
Min. 8  :(bir) C_Marshall with the dribble 
          ...  He uses his pace to get free 
          ...  C_Marshall aims for the top right corner! 
          ...  It sails over! 
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity 
Min. 8  :(wba) Lucas_Moura sprints down the flank 
          ...  He threads the ball in to R_Bozenik 
          ...  But J_de_Guzman puts it in row Z! 
Min. 14 :(bir) C_Marshall has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He knocks the ball past J_Poyth! 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  C_Marshall aims for the top right corner! 
          ...  But D_Iversen tips it over the bar 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  S_Mills with an inswinging corner into the box 
          ...  That's a poor one 
          ...  Far too easy for D_Iversen, who catches the ball 
Min. 15 :(wba) J_Poyth tries to clear it under pressure with a big clearance! 
          ...  He's miskicked it!! 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  He has put it into his own net!! 
          ...  Hindsight being 20-20, was that the best decision? 
          ...  Probably not! 
          ...  Birmingham City 2-0 West Brom ...
Min. 16 :(bir) E_Dzeko with a reverse pass to C_Marshall 
          ...  N_Milenkovic reads the situation well and wins the ball 
Min. 21 :(bir) C_Puyol plays it to his team mate for a one-two 
          ...  C_Marshall decides to keep possession instead! 
          ...  He runs towards the goal now! 
          ...  A_Palombo with a nasty foul 
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment 
          ...  FREE KICK 
          ...  Just inside their own half 
          ...  P_Vydra plays it short to S_Mills 
          ...  S_Mills fires the shot in! 
          ...  But it puts it well wide 
Min. 23 :(bir) C_Puyol gets to the byline 
          ...  He looks up and lobs in a cross 
          ...  C_Marshall is unmarked 
          ...  C_Marshall with a stunning strike! 
          ...  It's well wide! 
          ...  8 times out of 10 he would have scored that! 
Min. 24 :(bir) J_de_Guzman comes to collect the ball 
          ...  Great turn!! 
          ...  Superb play 
          ...  A vicious shot by J_de_Guzman! 
          ...  But D_Iversen just gets his fingers to that one 
Min. 26 :(bir) L_Gibbs with the heel pass to C_Marshall 
          ...  C_Marshall with the drive! 
          ...  It's going over! 
          ...  It dips dramatically!! 
          ...  But lands on the roof of the net!! 
          ...  D_Iversen looks relieved there! 
Min. 27 :(wba) Lucas_Moura looks up for support 
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now 
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now! 
          ...  R_Bozenik receives the pass and heads towards the goal 
          ...  R_Bozenik attempts to drive it home! 
          ...  It sails over! 
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!! 
Min. 28 :(wba) S_Longstaff controls the ball with a deft piece of skill 
          ...  He plays the ball into the middle! 
          ...  J_Poyth gets onto the end of the pass! 
          ...  J_Poyth tries to chip the ball over G_Bazunu! 
          ...  But G_Bazunu punches it away 
          ...  He commands his area so well 
Min. 30 :(bir) C_Marshall with the nutmeg 
          ...  He takes the ball forward 
          ...  C_Marshall aims the cheeky shot at goal! 
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection 
          ...  D_Iversen dives desperately to try and save it!! 
          ...  He can't get to it! 
          ...  But it creeps just wide!! 
          ...  The deflection had D_Iversen beaten! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  P_Vydra curls it into the box! 
          ...  C_Puyol rises above his marker and heads it towards goal! 
          ...  But D_Iversen smothers the ball 
Min. 31 :(wba) A_Palombo plays in J_Jordan with a beautiful ball 
          ...  A left-footer by J_Jordan! 
          ...  G_Bazunu has it covered 
          ...  It takes a bobble! 
          ...  G_Bazunu reacts well to save!! 
Min. 32 :(bir) C_Marshall cuts inside Ruben_Vezo 
          ...  He worked that well 
          ...  C_Marshall has time and space on the edge of the box! 
          ...  He shoots towards goal! 
          ...  It hits the post 
          ...  And goes clear 
Min. 36 :(bir) S_Caldwell jumps over the defender's challenge 
          ...  Oh, beautiful nutmeg 
          ...  He's clean through 
          ...  S_Caldwell with his head down lets it go! 
          ...  It takes a deflection! 
          ...  But sails wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  C_Puyol swings the ball in hard and fast towards the back post! 
          ...  It goes straight into the arms of D_Iversen 
Min. 37 :(bir) C_Marshall with the dribble 
          ...  He's clean through 
          ...  The fans are on their feet 
          ...  What a fantastic interception by N_Milenkovic 
          ...  He read that situation like a book! 
Min. 39 :(wba) J_Jordan flicks it over P_Vydra's head 
          ...  He showed some great skill there! 
          ...  A glorious effort by J_Jordan! 
          ...  G_Bazunu tips it over his bar 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  S_Longstaff swings the ball in hard and fast towards the back post! 
          ...  N_Milenkovic rises above his marker and heads it towards goal! 
          ...  G_Bazunu gets his fingertips to it 
          ...  It's pushed around the post to safety 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  J_Poyth hits it into the box! 
          ...  G_Bazunu comes towards the ball 
          ...  Great catch! 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 2 minutes of injury time.
Min. 44 :(wba) Ruben_Vezo finds M_Holgate with a perfectly weighted pass 
          ...  M_Holgate uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot! 
          ...  The shot slips through G_Bazunu's hands 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  He buries his head in his hands! 
          ...  Birmingham City 2-1 West Brom ...
Min. 46 :(bir) E_Dzeko runs at the defender 
          ...  The ball rebounds off the defender back to him! 
          ...  That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward! 
          ...  But Ruben_Vezo puts the ball out of play 
Min. 46 :(bir) M_Upson cuts inside the defender 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to E_Dzeko 
          ...  J_Poyth fouls badly 
          ...  The Referee calls him over 
          ...  The ref is taking his time with him! 
          ...  He lets him off with a strong talking too 
Min. 47 :(bir) S_Mills sidesteps Ruben_Vezo 
          ...  He showed great skill there 
          ...  A wicked drive by S_Mills! 
          ...  D_Iversen gets a hand to it!! 
          ...  But he slots in the rebound 
          ...  He has put it wide!! 
          ...  He puts his hands on his head in despair! 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Birmingham City 2-1 West Brom

Min. 47 :(bir) C_Marshall cuts inside 
          ...  But N_Milenkovic with the fine tackle 
Min. 49 :(bir) P_Vydra with the dribble 
          ...  He uses his pace to get free 
          ...  A well-placed shot from P_Vydra! 
          ...  But D_Iversen punches it away 
          ...  He took a knock there 
          ...  His manager is looking on anxiously 
          ...  He's ok to carry on 
Min. 50 :(bir) Substitution by Birmingham City 
          ...  COMING ON: L_King 
          ...  COMING OFF: M_Upson 
Min. 50 :(bir) Substitution by Birmingham City 
          ...  COMING ON: O_Gozalbez 
          ...  COMING OFF: I_Balde 
Min. 52 :(wba) Ruben_Vezo cuts inside the defender 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to R_Bozenik 
          ...  R_Bozenik tries the lob from 30 yards! 
          ...  It floats over G_Bazunu 
          ...  It's heading goalward! 
          ...  But floats just over 
          ...  That was a great effort 
Min. 53 :(wba) A_Mulele retreats under pressure 
          ...  He hoofs the ball upfield 
          ...  M_Holgate gets on the end of it 
          ...  M_Holgate attempts a chip! 
          ...  G_Bazunu makes a comfortable save 
          ...  He wasn't troubled there 
Min. 53 :(wba) M_Holgate kicks C_Marshall! 
          ...  The Referee calls him over 
          ...  It's just a warning 
Min. 54 :(bir) L_Gibbs with a probing pass to C_Marshall 
          ...  A glorious effort by C_Marshall! 
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!! 
          ...  D_Iversen tips it wide !! 
          ...  Great goalkeeping there! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  S_Caldwell dinks the ball into the area! 
          ...  Excellent keeping! 
Min. 57 :(bir) S_Mills wins possession 
          ...  He plays the ball across to C_Marshall 
          ...  C_Marshall with a quick pass down the left wing. 
          ...  He gets up high for the header! 
          ...  But he puts it well wide 
          ...  The West Brom fans taunt him! 
Min. 58 :(bir) C_Puyol with a precise pass to J_de_Guzman 
          ...  Ruben_Vezo slices it 
          ...  D_Iversen moves quickly!! 
          ...  He can't get there! 
          ...  It inches just wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  J_de_Guzman drives it into the box! 
          ...  D_Iversen comes towards the ball 
          ...  And he claims it with ease! 
Min. 60 :(bir) Substitution by Birmingham City 
          ...  COMING ON: A_Nemeth 
          ...  COMING OFF: S_Mills 
Min. 63 :(bir) S_Caldwell lays the ball back to P_Vydra 
          ...  P_Vydra rises above the defence to head the ball! 
          ...  It's beaten D_Iversen 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  Birmingham City 3-1 West Brom ...
Min. 64 :(wba) R_Bozenik beats S_Caldwell 
          ...  He showed great skill there 
          ...  R_Bozenik hits a great shot! 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  He runs off and does a somersault 
          ...  Birmingham City 3-2 West Brom ...
Min. 65 :(bir) A_Nemeth slips past N_Milenkovic 
          ...  Launched towards the top corner by A_Nemeth! 
          ...  D_Iversen won't get to that! 
          ...  It clips the post! 
          ...  And goes wide! 
Min. 67 :(wba) R_Bozenik moves out wide 
          ...  He plays the ball through to A_Mulele 
          ...  E_Dzeko with a nasty foul 
          ...  The Referee will just give him a speaking to 
Min. 68 :(bir) O_Gozalbez with a byline cross to C_Marshall 
          ...  C_Marshall smashed the ball towards the bottom corner! 
          ...  D_Iversen with the acrobatic save 
          ...  Well saved 
Min. 69 :(bir) L_Gibbs has the ball on the wing, a chance to show his pace 
          ...  He knocks the ball past J_Poyth 
          ...  He puts in E_Dzeko! 
          ...  R_Bozenik reads him well and hoofs it clear 
Min. 70 :(bir) S_Caldwell bursts into the box and cuts the ball back to A_Nemeth 
          ...  But J_Poyth reads the situation well and wins the ball 
Min. 73 :(bir) J_de_Guzman moves out over to the edge of the pitch 
          ...  He plays the ball through to C_Marshall 
          ...  C_Marshall rifles it at the goal! 
          ...  It grazes the bar 
          ...  And goes over 
          ...  Oh so close there! 
Min. 74 :(bir) J_de_Guzman with a short pass to find C_Marshall 
          ...  C_Marshall drives the shot in! 
          ...  It hits the side netting! 
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss! 
          ...  He puts his face in his hands! 
Min. 75 :(bir) C_Marshall gets the ball on the wing 
          ...  He cuts inside M_Holgate! 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  J_Poyth cleanly tackles him 
          ...  He judged that well 
Min. 76 :(bir) A_Nemeth crosses to C_Marshall 
          ...  C_Marshall launches himself head first to connect with the low cross! 
          ...  It sails over! 
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity 
Min. 77 :(bir) J_de_Guzman knocks the ball on and sprints past N_Milenkovic 
          ...  A delightful ball in to E_Dzeko 
          ...  E_Dzeko has time and space! 
          ...  He flicks the ball towards goal 
          ...  But D_Iversen makes a comfortable save 
          ...  He gave the striker no chance 
Min. 77 :(wba) A_Palombo with an inch perfect pass to R_Bozenik 
          ...  R_Bozenik plays it down the wing 
          ...  Cross comes in back to him, diving header! 
          ...  He had to be brave there 
          ...  It sails over! 
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!! 
Min. 78 :(wba) A_Palombo takes advantage of a mistake by P_Vydra 
          ...  He crosses to A_Mulele 
          ...  A_Mulele unleashes a pile driver! 
          ...  But he somehow misses 
          ...  That was a woeful effort 
Min. 79 :(wba) Lucas_Moura plays it long to J_Poyth 
          ...  Fine tackle by S_Caldwell 
          ...  He prevents the corner as well 
Min. 80 :(bir) L_King with the dribble 
          ...  He skips through the tackle from A_Mulele 
          ...  A_Mulele with a bad challenge 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 81 :(bir) The defender underhits the back pass! 
          ...  L_Gibbs is through! 
          ...  What a mistake by N_Milenkovic! 
          ...  L_Gibbs cracks a laser towards goal! 
          ...  Brilliant save from D_Iversen 
Min. 82 :(bir) O_Gozalbez brushes M_Holgate aside and breaks free 
          ...  O_Gozalbez attempts a low drive! 
          ...  D_Iversen with a fantastic point blank save 
          ...  He showed great reflexes there 
Min. 85 :(bir) C_Marshall with the dribble 
          ...  J_Jordan is easily beaten 
          ...  Launched towards the top corner by C_Marshall! 
          ...  D_Iversen with a fantastic save 
          ...  His captain pats him on the back for that one 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 3 minutes of injury time.
Min. 88 :(bir) L_Gibbs spots a team mate in space 
          ...  He finds L_King with a lovely pass! 
          ...  A delicate chip from L_King! 
          ...  He miskicks the ball 
          ...  He's managed to put that out of the stadium 
Min. 89 :(bir) A_Nemeth takes a throw in 
          ...  He throws the ball into J_de_Guzman 
          ...  But he loses control of it 
          ...  Ruben_Vezo hits it out for a throw 
Min. 92 :(bir) J_de_Guzman holds the ball up and waits for support 
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now 
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now! 
          ...  His team mate plays the through ball for him! 
          ...  J_de_Guzman with a little chip! 
          ...  It grazes the bar 
          ...  And goes over 
          ...  Oh so close there! 
Min. 93 :(bir) A_Nemeth beats M_Holgate 
          ...  He mugged him off there with his dribbling skills 
          ...  A_Nemeth with a stunning strike! 
          ...  It floats over D_Iversen 
          ...  It's heading goalward! 
          ...  But floats just over 
          ...  That was a great effort 

*************  FULL TIME  ****************



Match Details
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Venue                : St Andrews
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Birmingham City Match Info
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Best player          : C_Marshall (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : E_Dzeko (6), J_Poyth (15 og), P_Vydra (63)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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West Brom Match Info
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Best player          : R_Bozenik
Scorers              : M_Holgate (44), R_Bozenik (64)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : A_Mulele (80)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                         Birmingham City  |    West Brom
Attempts on Goal     :          28        |       11
Off target           :          16        |       4
On target            :          12        |       7
Possession           :          59        |       41
Corners              :           5        |       2
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       0
Fouls                :           6        |       9
Key Tackles          :           2        |       10
Key Passes           :          18        |       11
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Final Score          : Birmingham City 3 - 2 West Brom
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Player Statistics - Birmingham City
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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G_Bazunu       GK  25   1   1   1  26 |  95   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0   0   0
P_Vydra        DF   1  21  16  11  26 |  95   0   0   0   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0  59
S_Caldwell     DF   1  19  13  11  23 |  95   0   1   3   1   1   0   0   0   0  17  77  15
C_Puyol        DF   1  19  14   9  29 |  95   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  34  19
M_Upson        DF   1  19  12  11  25 |  52   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  19   0
L_Gibbs        MF   1  14  20   5  28 |  95   0   0   4   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  44  23
J_de_Guzman    MF   1  14  19   8  29 |  95   0   1   3   0   2   0   0   0   0  22  36  38
I_Balde        MF   1   8  19  17  31 |  52   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Mills        MF   1   4  17  17  22 |  62   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  14  18
C_Marshall     FW   1   7  17  20  29 |  95   0   0   0   0  13   0   0   0   0   0   0  86
E_Dzeko        FW   1   5  15  20  24 |  95   0   0   1   0   2   1   0   0   0   0  16  32
L_Wahlstedt    GK  19   1   1   1  28 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_King         DF   1  19  15   8  23 |  43   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  18
O_Gozalbez     MF   1   2  15  11  31 |  43   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  16  17
L_Grgic        MF   1  12  17   6  26 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Nemeth       FW   1   3  12  16  24 |  33   0   0   2   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  38  20

Player Statistics - West Brom
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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D_Iversen      GK  24   1   1   1  24 |  95  14   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  54   0   0   0
J_Poyth        DF   1  20  13  10  25 |  95   0   2   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  22 -10  18
N_Milenkovic   DF   1  21  15  10  31 |  95   0   4   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  60   0  18
M_Holgate      DF   1  21  14  11  28 |  95   0   0   0   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0  59
Ruben_Vezo     DF   1  21  15   7  35 |  95   0   3   2   1   0   0   0   0   0  45  53   0
A_Palombo      MF   1  12  19   4  31 |  95   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  36   0
S_Longstaff    MF   1  12  19   6  24 |  95   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  12   0
J_Jordan       MF   1   7  19  14  21 |  95   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  28
A_Mulele       AM   1   6  17  18  22 |  95   0   0   1   0   1   0   1   0   0  -2  12   6
R_Bozenik      FW   1   8  13  19  22 |  95   0   1   1   0   4   1   0   0   0  28  18  47
Lucas_Moura    FW   1   4  13  23  24 |  95   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  54   0
T_Hasal        GK  17   1   1   1  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Lanzaro      DF   1  19  14  11  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Bola         DF   1  18  15   8  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Morsy        MF   1  13  20   6  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Solanke      FW   1   2  14  20  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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