FFO Vase, Birmingham City vs. RB Leipzig (Wed Jul 30)


                      Birmingham City  |  RB Leipzig
                              4-4-2 N  |  5-1-0-2-2 P
                                Derek  |  Tim Brown Caretaker
                                       |
                          G_Bazunu GK  |  GK M_Sarkic
                           P_Vydra DF  |  DF E_Laird
                           C_Puyol DF  |  DF M_Cech
                          L_Greiml DF  |  DF H_Westermann
                           M_Upson DF  |  DF Tuta
                           L_Gibbs MF  |  DF N_Vidic
                       J_de_Guzman MF  |  DM L_Cana
                           I_Balde MF  |  AM G_Guruzeta
                           S_Mills MF  |  AM W_Sneijder
                        C_Marshall FW  |  FW J_Briand
                           E_Dzeko FW  |  FW N_Jackson
                                       |
                       L_Wahlstedt SUB |  SUB B_Labont
                            L_King SUB |  SUB Caio_Henrique
                        O_Gozalbez SUB |  SUB J_Schouten
                           L_Grgic SUB |  SUB K_Lasagna
                          A_Nemeth SUB |  SUB D_Sikan




Min. 2  :(bir) P_Vydra beats his marker 
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender 
          ...  H_Westermann gets the foot in to win the ball 
Min. 9  :(rbl) M_Cech hits a hard pass to N_Jackson 
          ...  N_Jackson drives it low! 
          ...  It hits the bar 
          ...  And goes over! 
          ...  G_Bazunu was beaten there! 
Min. 10 :(rbl) Tactical Change by RB Leipzig 
          ...  RB Leipzig have changed their playing style to A 
Min. 16 :(bir) C_Marshall finds himself with plenty of time 
          ...  W_Sneijder with a nasty foul 
          ...  The Referee calls him for a talk 
          ...  It's just a warning 
Min. 19 :(rbl) N_Jackson retreats under pressure 
          ...  He hoofs the ball upfield 
          ...  L_Cana gets on the end of it 
          ...  L_Cana with only one thing on his mind! 
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal! 
          ...  G_Bazunu falls over 
          ...  But G_Bazunu is relieved to watch it go out of play! 
Min. 20 :(bir) J_de_Guzman is taking a throw in 
          ...  He takes a couple of strides back 
          ...  He throws the ball to S_Mills 
          ...  S_Mills unleashes a pile driver! 
          ...  But he somehow misses 
          ...  He can't be happy with that effort 
Min. 23 :(bir) C_Puyol back heels to find E_Dzeko in space 
          ...  E_Dzeko has time and space! 
          ...  He shoots towards goal! 
          ...  M_Sarkic makes a great save 
          ...  And he manages to hold onto it as well! 
Min. 28 :(bir) L_Gibbs plays it to his team mate for a one-two 
          ...  C_Marshall keeps possession instead! 
          ...  He runs towards the goal now! 
          ...  C_Marshall fires off a right-footed shot! 
          ...  M_Sarkic parries it 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  E_Dzeko flights it in! 
          ...  M_Sarkic thumps the ball away! 
Min. 28 :(rbl) N_Jackson with the dribble 
          ...  He uses his pace to get free 
          ...  L_Gibbs pulls on his opponent's shirt!! 
          ...  The Referee has stopped play 
          ...  Well spotted by The Referee! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  He'll have to watch himself now 
Min. 29 :(rbl) H_Westermann cuts inside the defender 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He passes it to J_Briand 
          ...  M_Upson hits it out for a corner 
          ...  Will the quality of the ball be good? 
          ...  It has to beat the first defender! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  J_Briand hits it towards the far post! 
          ...  It comes to H_Westermann 
          ...  He gets the shot away 
          ...  G_Bazunu falls over 
          ...  But G_Bazunu is relieved to watch it go out of play! 
Min. 30 :(rbl) N_Vidic with a well-controlled run 
          ...  P_Vydra reads it well 
          ...  This boy is a quality defender 
          ...  The crowd sing his praises 
Min. 33 :(rbl) E_Laird with a real burst of pace 
          ...  Quick pass to the winger who crosses it in. 
          ...  A powerful header from E_Laird! 
          ...  It looks good 
          ...  The fans behind the goal jump up! 
          ...  G_Bazunu acrobatically tips it over!! 
          ...  Great keeping! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  N_Vidic swings the ball in hard and fast towards the back post! 
          ...  That's a poor one 
          ...  G_Bazunu catches it with ease 
Min. 35 :(bir) P_Vydra dribbles past N_Vidic 
          ...  P_Vydra with the attempt at goal! 
          ...  It hits off a defender! 
          ...  But goes clear to safety! 
Min. 38 :(rbl) Tuta unselfishly lays the ball back to W_Sneijder 
          ...  What a shot from W_Sneijder! 
          ...  It could go anywhere 
          ...  Terrific shot 
          ...  It takes a bounce of the defender 
          ...  The deflection takes it just wide 
          ...  That's unlucky! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  The corner is swung in by N_Vidic! 
          ...  Excellent keeping! 
Min. 41 :(bir) L_Gibbs spots his team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays a fantastic through ball to C_Marshall! 
          ...  C_Marshall swings in the shot! 
          ...  Looks like it should be M_Sarkic's 
          ...  But he elects to punch it rather than catch 
          ...  It loops out for a corner. 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  C_Puyol plays it towards the near post! 
          ...  M_Sarkic makes the catch! 
Min. 42 :(bir) M_Upson retreats under pressure 
          ...  He hits the ball upfield 
          ...  E_Dzeko latches onto the end of it 
          ...  H_Westermann intercepts the pass 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 1 minute of injury time
Min. 43 :(bir) M_Upson runs forward 
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind! 
          ...  M_Cech slides in hard! 
          ...  And knocks the ball out for a throw! 
Min. 45 :(bir) I_Balde off the woodwork! 
          ...  S_Mills picks up the deflection 
          ...  A delicate header from S_Mills! 
          ...  It's beaten M_Sarkic 
          ...  It goes wide!! 
Min. 45 :(rbl) G_Guruzeta takes on M_Upson 
          ...  He runs past him 
          ...  G_Guruzeta with only one thing on his mind! 
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal! 
          ...  But G_Bazunu makes a fine save 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Birmingham City 0-0 RB Leipzig

Min. 47 :(bir) M_Upson takes possession 
          ...  He looks up 
          ...  He's in acres of space 
          ...  W_Sneijder with a well timed tackle 
          ...  The Referee didn't like it though 
Min. 48 :(rbl) L_Cana takes advantage of a mistake by L_Greiml 
          ...  He knocks the ball to N_Jackson! 
          ...  N_Jackson with a screamer of a shot! 
          ...  It's beaten G_Bazunu 
          ...  It goes wide!! 
Min. 48 :(bir) C_Puyol beats N_Vidic 
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender 
          ...  M_Cech with a deliberate foul 
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  He is in the book for that one 
          ...  He's got to be careful now! 
Min. 49 :(bir) S_Mills feeds the ball through the middle 
          ...  I_Balde runs onto it 
          ...  He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender 
          ...  W_Sneijder tugs on his opponent's shirt!! 
          ...  The Referee has stopped play 
          ...  Well spotted by The Referee! 
          ...  The Referee wants to have a word with him 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  That's for persistant fouling. 
Min. 50 :(bir) Substitution by Birmingham City 
          ...  COMING ON: L_King 
          ...  COMING OFF: L_Greiml 
Min. 50 :(bir) Substitution by Birmingham City 
          ...  COMING ON: L_Grgic 
          ...  COMING OFF: I_Balde 
Min. 52 :(rbl) H_Westermann is forced back with the ball 
          ...  He belts the ball upfield 
          ...  N_Vidic latches onto the end of it 
          ...  Cleared by C_Puyol 
Min. 53 :(rbl) E_Laird squares it to J_Briand 
          ...  J_Briand with a low drive through the rain! 
          ...  He's dragged it wide!! 
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss! 
          ...  He puts his face in his hands! 
Min. 54 :(bir) E_Dzeko get's past H_Westermann 
          ...  He's gonna worry them again 
          ...  E_Dzeko with the drive! 
          ...  M_Sarkic gets his body behind the ball and saves 
          ...  Text book goalkeeping! 
Min. 58 :(rbl) N_Jackson finds his way through 
          ...  His quick turn fooled M_Upson 
          ...  N_Jackson smashed the ball towards the bottom corner! 
          ...  But G_Bazunu parries the shot 
          ...  The defender manages to scramble the ball away 
Min. 59 :(bir) J_de_Guzman holds the ball up and waits for support 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to C_Marshall 
          ...  But E_Laird spotted the danger and cleans up the play 
Min. 60 :(bir) Substitution by Birmingham City 
          ...  COMING ON: A_Nemeth 
          ...  COMING OFF: S_Mills 
Min. 60 :(rbl) Substitution by RB Leipzig 
          ...  COMING ON: Caio_Henrique 
          ...  COMING OFF: Tuta 
Min. 60 :(rbl) Substitution by RB Leipzig 
          ...  COMING ON: J_Schouten 
          ...  COMING OFF: L_Cana 
Min. 60 :(rbl) Substitution by RB Leipzig 
          ...  COMING ON: K_Lasagna 
          ...  COMING OFF: N_Jackson 
Min. 61 :(bir) A_Nemeth with a superb first touch 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  E_Dzeko gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  E_Dzeko hits the shot with the inside of the left foot! 
          ...  He's dragged it wide!! 
Min. 64 :(rbl) K_Lasagna finds the space intelligently 
          ...  K_Lasagna with the cheeky shot! 
          ...  G_Bazunu with a great save 
          ...  He shows why he is the number 1 
Min. 66 :(rbl) Caio_Henrique drives the ball across field 
          ...  It comes to J_Briand 
          ...  J_Briand carves a shot towards goal! 
          ...  G_Bazunu saves, but he fumbles 
          ...  But he gathers at the second attempt! 
Min. 76 :(rbl) H_Westermann spits at E_Dzeko 
          ...  The Referee wants a word 
          ...  It's just a warning 
Min. 77 :(rbl) K_Lasagna with electric pace 
          ...  He eases past the defender 
          ...  K_Lasagna has time and space! 
          ...  He tries the lob! 
          ...  But G_Bazunu punches it away 
          ...  That's gone out for a goal kick 
          ...  It was clear to everyone that G_Bazunu got a touch 
Min. 78 :(bir) E_Dzeko with a smart turn 
          ...  E_Dzeko flings a shot at goal! 
          ...  GOAL!!!!!!! 
          ...  He runs towards the Birmingham City fans! 
          ...  What a massive goal that is! 
          ...  Birmingham City have taken the lead with not long to go!! 
          ...  Birmingham City 1-0 RB Leipzig ...
Min. 80 :(bir) E_Dzeko unselfishly lays the ball back to A_Nemeth 
          ...  E_Laird robs him of the ball 
Min. 80 :(rbl) J_Briand knocks it past the defender and runs onto it 
          ...  He leaves the defender standing 
          ...  J_Briand with the side footed shot! 
          ...  It goes wide! 
          ...  He made that look harder than it was!! 
Min. 83 :(bir) C_Puyol is taking a throw in 
          ...  He dries the ball on his shirt 
          ...  He throws the ball to A_Nemeth 
          ...  Caio_Henrique cuts out the pass 
          ...  That was close! 
Min. 83 :(rbl) J_Briand gets the ball on the wing 
          ...  He slides the ball past C_Puyol! 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  J_de_Guzman with a bad challenge 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  He was lucky to escape with a caution! 
Min. 83 :(rbl) G_Guruzeta is taking a throw in 
          ...  He is taking a run up at it! 
          ...  He throws it long to J_Briand 
          ...  J_Briand with a terrific drive! 
          ...  G_Bazunu gets a hand to it!! 
          ...  But he slots in the rebound 
          ...  NO HE DOESN'T!! 
          ...  How on Earth did he put that wide? 
          ...  He was two yards out! 
Min. 86 :(bir) A_Nemeth takes on M_Cech 
          ...  He runs past him 
          ...  M_Cech reacts well to win the ball back 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 6 minutes of injury time.
Min. 88 :(bir) L_Gibbs pass splits open the defence and finds C_Marshall 
          ...  C_Marshall with a thundering drive! 
          ...  M_Sarkic makes a great save 
          ...  And he manages to hold onto it as well! 
Min. 89 :(bir) M_Upson with a neat pass into E_Dzeko 
          ...  H_Westermann with the tackle 
          ...  He came to the rescue there! 
Min. 95 :(rbl) E_Laird can't find space for the shot 
          ...  He slips it through to G_Guruzeta 
          ...  M_Upson brings him down from behind! 
          ...  But the ref gives nothing! 

*************  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          : E_Dzeko (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : E_Dzeko (78)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : L_Gibbs (28), J_de_Guzman (83)
Injured              : N/A
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RB Leipzig Match Info
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Best player          : H_Westermann
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : M_Cech (48), W_Sneijder (49)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                         Birmingham City  |    RB Leipzig
Attempts on Goal     :          10        |       14
Off target           :           5        |       6
On target            :           5        |       8
Possession           :          56        |       44
Corners              :           2        |       3
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       2
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :           8        |       12
Key Tackles          :           4        |       8
Key Passes           :          13        |       10
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Final Score          : Birmingham City 1 - 0 RB Leipzig
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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 |  97  10   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  39   0   0   0
P_Vydra        DF   1  21  16  12  26 |  97   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  13   0  12
C_Puyol        DF   1  19  14  10  29 |  97   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  15  30   0
L_Greiml       DF   1  18  15   4  29 |  51   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Upson        DF   1  19  12  11  25 |  97   0   2   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  45  34   0
L_Gibbs        MF   1  15  20   5  28 |  97   0   0   3   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  25  -2
J_de_Guzman    MF   1  14  19   9  29 |  97   0   0   2   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  18  -2
I_Balde        MF   1   8  19  18  31 |  51   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
S_Mills        MF   1   4  17  17  22 |  61   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  12  14
C_Marshall     FW   1   7  17  20  29 |  97   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  16
E_Dzeko        FW   1   5  15  20  24 |  97   0   0   1   0   4   1   0   0   0   0  14  36
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 |  46   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
O_Gozalbez     MF   1   2  15  11  31 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Grgic        MF   1  12  17   6  26 |  46   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Nemeth       FW   1   3  12  16  24 |  36   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  17   0

Player Statistics - RB Leipzig
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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M_Sarkic       GK  24   1   1   1  27 |  97   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  14   0   0   0
E_Laird        DF   1  21  17  11  23 |  97   0   2   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  26  24  15
M_Cech         DF   1  18  16   9  25 |  97   0   2   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  30  11  -2
H_Westermann   DF   1  19  14   9  28 |  97   0   3   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  45  30  17
Tuta           DF   1  20  14   5  30 |  61   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0
N_Vidic        DF   1  19  14   8  30 |  97   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Cana         DM   1  15  18   6  23 |  61   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  11  20
G_Guruzeta     AM   1   5  15  22  26 |  97   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  14   4
W_Sneijder     AM   1   6  19  18  23 |  97   0   0   0   0   1   0   1   0   0  -2  -2   4
J_Briand       FW   1   6  15  19  31 |  97   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  22
N_Jackson      FW   1   4  18  23  26 |  61   0   0   1   0   3   0   0   0   0   0  11   5
B_Labont       GK  22   1   1   1  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Caio_Henrique  DF   1  21  16   3  25 |  36   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  13   0
J_Schouten     DM   1  15  19  11  31 |  36   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
K_Lasagna      FW   1   3   8  13  22 |  36   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  26
D_Sikan        FW   1   6  13  16  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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