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 Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 16,331 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Lineker.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Lineker.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City get the match underway!
10.35
0-0Darius Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward to Fabrice Raschke who brings the ball under control. Fabrice Raschke whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
14.14
0-0Micka‘l Meride makes a simple pass to Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.53
Sergio Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis hits a low pass to Saul Barron. Some silky footwork from Saul Barron provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.23
0-1Lucas Gabriel Taffarel flicks a high pass forward. Petros Sarakis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Petros Sarakis plays a scrappy one-two with Artur Carvalho and stumbles forward towards the goal... Petros Sarakis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Adam Batty is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.13
Micka‘l Meride passes the ball forward to Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet deftly passes the ball to Fabrice Raschke, releasing him through on goal. Fabrice Raschke cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
24.27
0-1Lucas Gabriel Taffarel threads a neat ball through to Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Adam Batty.
26.47
Jaakko Salminen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucas Gabriel Taffarel. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel makes a beautiful solo run. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel whips in a cross ball towards Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adam Batty with no chance!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
30.36
0-2Carlos Redondo clumsily knocks into Sergio Almeida. Carlos Redondo is given a warning by the referee! Sergio Almeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.28
Andre Monteiro flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Almeida who takes it down. Sergio Almeida knocks the ball forward to Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.13
0-2Sergio Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Klas Osmanowski. Klas Osmanowski kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Carvalho but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.17
Lucas Gabriel Taffarel flicks a high pass forward. Petros Sarakis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Petros Sarakis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
39.20
0-2Frederic Hamed passes the ball forward to Micka‘l Meride. Micka‘l Meride sees Alexandre Nivet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandre Nivet edges inside the box! Andre Monteiro comes in with a late challenge on Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
40.42
0-2Lucas Gabriel Taffarel catches Darius Lumsdon on the ankles. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel is shown the yellow card! Darius Lumsdon runs off the knock.
44.58
Darius Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leevi Gadd who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Birmingham City appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield Wednesday also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
51.33
Lucas Gabriel Taffarel flicks a high pass forward. Petros Sarakis collects the pass. Petros Sarakis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Batty who gathers it comfortably.
55.06
Andre Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Almeida collects the pass. Sergio Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Klas Osmanowski. Klas Osmanowski whips in a cross ball towards Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis whips the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Adam Batty keeps it out!
59.46
Jaakko Salminen flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Almeida who takes it down. Sergio Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Klas Osmanowski collects the pass. Klas Osmanowski knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Artur Carvalho!
63.42
Andre Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Almeida. Sergio Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Saul Barron. Saul Barron beats his man to it with a header. Adam Batty gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
65.45
Sergio Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Saul Barron. Saul Barron whips in a cross ball towards Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!! The crowd cheers as the Portuguese player celebrates his hattrick!
69.43
0-4There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
71.05
Darren Scales makes a simple pass to Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert rushes past Jaakko Salminen! Yves-A. Richert side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Leevi Gadd is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.25
Lucas Gabriel Taffarel makes a simple pass to Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Camille Lefèvre.
84.38
Lucas Gabriel Taffarel clumsily knocks into Carlos Redondo. The referee brings Lucas Gabriel Taffarel to one side and gives him a warning! Carlos Redondo runs off the knock.
87.49
Sergio Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Artur Carvalho controls it well on his chest. Artur Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Klas Osmanowski. Klas Osmanowski heads the ball goalwards but Adam Batty is on top of it.
90.00
Darius Lumsdon makes a probing pass to Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Leevi Gadd reads it well. Great save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Yves-A. Richert 71 | Petros Sarakis 16 Artur Carvalho 26, 59, 65 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Artur Carvalho of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Adam Batty (GK)
7
2. Camille Lefèvre (DEF)
6
3. Samuele Pinzi (DEF)
6
4. Frederic Hamed (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Redondo (MID)
6
6. Darius Lumsdon (MID)
6
7. Micka‘l Meride (MID)
6
8. Darren Scales (MID)
6
9. Alexandre Nivet (ATT)
6
10. Fabrice Raschke (ATT)
6
11. Yves-A. Richert (ATT)
7
12. Del Plowright (DEF)
0
13. Graham Boyd (MID)
0
14. Trevor Smithe (MID)
0
1. Leevi Gadd (GK)
6
2. Manny Adams (DEF)
6
3. Andre Monteiro (DEF)
6
4. Jaakko Salminen (DEF)
6
5. Cesar Mendes (DEF)
6
6. Sergio Almeida (MID)
7
7. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel (MID)
6
8. Petros Sarakis (ATT)
7
9. Saul Barron (ATT)
6
10. Artur Carvalho (ATT)
9
11. Klas Osmanowski (ATT)
6
12. Kelvin Froggatt (MID)
0
13. Terry Atherton (MID)
0
14. Djamel Benmiloudi (ATT)
0