Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play SV Werder Bremen in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
The pitch is in good condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City kick off and get the match underway!
2.01
0-0Andy Mcinnes hacks Nico Kneissl from behind! Andy Mcinnes is shown the yellow card! Nico Kneissl runs off the knock.
3.42
0-0Nico Kneissl clumsily knocks into Duncan McCoist. Nico Kneissl is warned by the referee! Duncan McCoist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.10
0-1Rafael Teixeira kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Riemann. Steffen Riemann whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.17
0-1Nico Kneissl threads the ball through to Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
9.28
0-1Yasushi Kaita flicks a high pass forward to Andy Mcinnes who brings the ball under control. Andy Mcinnes shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
12.29
Michel Ten Hag threads a neat ball through to Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski passes the ball forward to Rafael Teixeira. Rafael Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Riemann. Steffen Riemann outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
14.36
John Ince threads the ball through to Mario Carvalho. Mario Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Brahim Silva. Brahim Silva strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
15.34
0-1Mario Carvalho surges forward with the ball. Mario Carvalho plays a quick one-two with Duncan McCoist and rushes in on goal... Leon Sparwasser hacks Mario Carvalho from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
18.45
0-1Tony Gaillot hits a low pass to Kelvin Lampard. Kelvin Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.47
Alexander Ahrens flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Littbarski controls it well on his chest. Kevin Littbarski sees space and advances. Kevin Littbarski knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Riemann. Steffen Riemann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.51
Nico Kneissl catches Yasushi Kaita on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yasushi Kaita hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.53
Kelvin Lampard threads a neat ball through to Brahim Silva. Brahim Silva plays a scrappy one-two with Rio Scales and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Brahim Silva provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
34.29
Michel Ten Hag sees Marcel Widmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcel Widmann finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
36.25
Kelvin Lampard brings the ball forward. Kelvin Lampard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
39.56
Andy Mcinnes comes in with a late challenge on Jan Gelb. The referee warns Andy Mcinnes to calm down! Jan Gelb hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.09
Leon Sparwasser brings the ball forward. Leon Sparwasser makes a probing pass to Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by John Lecocq!
45.00
Leon Sparwasser catches John Ince on the ankles. Leon Sparwasser is given a warning by the referee! John Ince stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Birmingham City appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SV Werder Bremen start the second half!
47.13
Kelvin Lampard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Scales. Rio Scales plays a scrappy one-two with Andy Mcinnes and advances towards the goal... Rio Scales takes a shot at goal but is denied by Silvio Lima. Excellent save.
51.43
Tony Gaillot threads a neat ball through to Yasushi Kaita. Yasushi Kaita makes a simple pass to Rio Scales. Rio Scales plays a one-two with Kelvin Lampard and advances towards the goal... Rio Scales comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. What a cracker!! Silvio Lima had no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!
54.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Steffen Riemann plays the ball forward to Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski beats his man to it with a header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.03
Rafael Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Kevin Littbarski provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
67.06
Leon Sparwasser pushes up the pitch. Leon Sparwasser threads a neat ball through to Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
71.11
Nico Kneissl passes the ball forward to Steffen Riemann. Steffen Riemann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Lecocq who gathers it comfortably.
72.46
Tony Gaillot threads a neat ball through to Kelvin Lampard. Kelvin Lampard flicks a high ball forward to Andy Mcinnes who takes it down. Andy Mcinnes whips in a cross ball towards Rio Scales. Rio Scales makes a looping header on goal. Silvio Lima easily picks it out of the air!
73.53
1-2Rafael Teixeira flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Littbarski who brings the ball under control. Kevin Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Riemann controls it well on his chest. Steffen Riemann makes a probing pass to Marcel Widmann but he's offside!
75.35
John Ince flicks the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Lampard. Showing composure, Kelvin Lampard laces a through ball forward to Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Silvio Lima manages to gather it easily.
78.46
Yasushi Kaita catches Rafael Teixeira on the ankles. Yasushi Kaita is warned by the referee! Rafael Teixeira stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.42
Rafael Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Apolloni controls it well on his chest. Fabian N. Apolloni chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Riemann. Steffen Riemann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.27
Steffen Riemann catches Cristian Vignaroli on the ankles. Steffen Riemann is given a warning by the referee! Cristian Vignaroli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.35
John Ince passes the ball forward to Kelvin Lampard. Kelvin Lampard flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Andy Mcinnes provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Silvio Lima.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steffen Riemann of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. John Lecocq (GK)
8
2. Cristian Vignaroli (DEF)
6
3. John Ince (DEF)
7
4. Tony Gaillot (DEF)
7
5. Mario Carvalho (MID)
6
6. Kelvin Lampard (MID)
8
7. Yasushi Kaita (MID)
6
8. Duncan McCoist (MID)
6
9. Brahim Silva (ATT)
6
10. Andy Mcinnes (ATT)
6
11. Rio Scales (ATT)
8
12. Marvin Dyer (DEF)
0
13. Heitor De Souza (MID)
0
14. Ian Joseph (ATT)
0
1. Silvio Lima (GK)
8
2. Michel Ten Hag (DEF)
6
3. Leon Sparwasser (DEF)
7
4. Alexander Ahrens (DEF)
6
5. Jan Gelb (DEF)
6
6. Nico Kneissl (MID)
5
7. Rafael Teixeira (MID)
7
8. Kevin Littbarski (MID)
8
9. Marcel Widmann (ATT)
8
10. Steffen Riemann (ATT)
9
11. Fabian N. Apolloni (ATT)
6
12. Joachim Dalla Bona (MID)
0
13. Jan Morlock (DEF)
0
14. Paul Schöll (ATT)
0