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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 18,704 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Northampton Town start the match!
8.17
0-0Samuel Ipoua passes the ball forward to Stanley Mike. Stanley Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Grenet who gathers it comfortably.
9.17
0-0Birmingham City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Northampton Town's defence.
15.01
0-0Edgar Schomaker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ishak Bendjedid. Ishak Bendjedid flicks the ball to his team mate, Laurent Wilmots. Laurent Wilmots sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.10
0-0Nahuel Reggi chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Cottee. Anthony Cottee shoots from outside the area but somehow Massimiliano Berg manages to keep it out.
26.50
1-0Pierpaolo Pavan decides to run forward with the ball. Pierpaolo Pavan whips in a cross ball towards Laurent Wilmots. Laurent Wilmots is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.28
Luís Pires Viera makes a simple pass to Niccolo Hendrie. Niccolo Hendrie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Cottee. Anthony Cottee knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Okon. Danny Okon directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Massimiliano Berg.
38.35
Northampton Town are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
42.42
Edgar Schomaker knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Ipoua. Samuel Ipoua threads the ball through to Stanley Mike. Stanley Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Grenet who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Stefan Kirschner makes a probing pass to Nahuel Reggi. Nahuel Reggi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Okon. Danny Okon goes all the way! Danny Okon shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Birmingham City get the second half underway!
47.40
Ishak Bendjedid surges forward with the ball. Ishak Bendjedid shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.05
Alf-Inge Bragstad kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Calvo. Gabriel Calvo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Okon. Danny Okon shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Massimiliano Berg easily smothers it!
51.34
Ishak Bendjedid passes the ball forward to Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alf-Inge Bragstad.
53.04
1-0Danny Okon hacks Edgar Schomaker from behind! Danny Okon is shown the yellow card! Edgar Schomaker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.52
Walid Zemmouri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Priestley. Neil Priestley knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Mike. Stanley Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Grenet who gathers it comfortably.
59.30
Ishak Bendjedid makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alf-Inge Bragstad.
61.50
Edgar Schomaker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Ipoua. Samuel Ipoua passes the ball forward to Stanley Mike. Stanley Mike knocks in a cross ball towards Laurent Wilmots. Laurent Wilmots connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
65.22
Nahuel Reggi knocks the ball forward to Patrick Haynes. Patrick Haynes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Okon. Danny Okon rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Massimiliano Berg has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.50
1-1Joseph Ipoua catches Stefan Kirschner on the ankles. Joseph Ipoua is warned by the referee! Stefan Kirschner stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.51
Walid Zemmouri kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Priestley. Neil Priestley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua knocks in a cross ball towards Laurent Wilmots. Laurent Wilmots is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jonathan Grenet easily picks it out of the air!
77.31
Gabriel Calvo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Okon. Danny Okon shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.42
Nahuel Reggi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Cottee. Anthony Cottee goes all the way! Anthony Cottee shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.28
Alf-Inge Bragstad makes a beautiful solo run. Alf-Inge Bragstad makes a probing pass to Anthony Cottee. Anthony Cottee makes a probing pass to Danny Okon. Danny Okon rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.10
Ishak Bendjedid makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stanley Mike. Stanley Mike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Nahuel Reggi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Okon. Danny Okon shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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