Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St Andrews where Birmingham City play host to AFC Bournemouth. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Woodcock.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Birmingham City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Woodcock.
0.00
0-0AFC Bournemouth start the game by kicking off the first half!
14.29
0-0Gilles Fortune flicks the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Mann. Kelvin Mann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Lecocq who gathers it comfortably.
15.41
0-0Gilles Fortune hits a low pass to Paul Berg. Paul Berg sees Konstantinos Vakouftsis just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Konstantinos Vakouftsis side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by John Lecocq.
16.57
0-0Konstantinos Vakouftsis takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Cristian Vignaroli gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
18.20
Jose Fortes Gonzalez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Fortune. Gilles Fortune knocks the ball forward to Tom Van Steenveldt. Tom Van Steenveldt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Lecocq who gathers it comfortably.
21.40
0-0Cristian Vignaroli hacks Kelvin Mann from behind! The referee warns Cristian Vignaroli to calm down! Kelvin Mann runs off the knock.
26.08
0-0John Ince flicks a high pass forward to Kelvin Lampard who brings the ball under control. Kelvin Lampard kicks a strong pass forward to Brahim Silva. Brahim Silva shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.30
0-0Tom Van Steenveldt catches John Ince on the ankles. Tom Van Steenveldt is shown the yellow card! John Ince grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.08
Kelvin Lampard passes the ball forward to Rio Scales. Rio Scales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.51
John Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yasushi Kaita. Yasushi Kaita flicks a high ball forward to Brahim Silva who takes it down. Brahim Silva rushes past Jesper Elzinga! Brahim Silva cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Emiliano Serena gets down and covers it.
42.57
Andy Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Rio Scales. Rio Scales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emiliano Serena who gathers it comfortably.
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. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half. The AFC Bournemouth players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Birmingham City get the second half underway!
51.31
Yasushi Kaita comes in with a late challenge on Konstantinos Vakouftsis. Yasushi Kaita is warned by the referee! Konstantinos Vakouftsis stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.03
John Ince chips the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Lampard. Kelvin Lampard flicks a high pass forward. Rio Scales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rio Scales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
57.47
0-0Kelvin Lampard threads the ball through to Brahim Silva. Brahim Silva makes a probing pass to Andy Mcinnes but he's offside!
63.08
Duncan McCoist hits a low pass to Rio Scales. Rio Scales shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
65.39
Cristian Vignaroli knocks the ball forward to Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist threads the ball through to Yasushi Kaita but he's offside!
69.38
Kelvin Lampard kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Lampard. Kelvin Lampard side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.10
Francis Jack advances with the ball. Francis Jack knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.32
0-1Gilles Fortune flicks the ball to his team mate, Tom Van Steenveldt. Tom Van Steenveldt threads the ball through into the box. Gilles Fortune makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Lecocq with no chance!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
75.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Marsden plays the ball forward to Gilles Fortune. Gilles Fortune makes a simple pass to Paul Berg. Paul Berg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.40
Duncan McCoist passes the ball forward to Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Brahim Silva through on goal. Brahim Silva looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Emiliano Serena gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
83.10
Heitor De Souza hacks Francis Jack from behind! Heitor De Souza is warned by the referee! Francis Jack runs off the knock.
87.58
Kelvin Lampard chips the ball to his team mate, Yasushi Kaita. Yasushi Kaita lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Scales. Rio Scales directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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 Gilles Fortune of AFC Bournemouth |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. John Lecocq (GK)
6
2. Cristian Vignaroli (DEF)
6
3. John Ince (DEF)
6
4. Tony Gaillot (DEF)
6
5. Heitor De Souza (MID)
5
6. Kelvin Lampard (MID)
8
7. Yasushi Kaita (MID)
6
8. Duncan McCoist (MID)
6
9. Brahim Silva (ATT)
7
10. Andy Mcinnes (ATT)
6
11. Rio Scales (ATT)
6
12. Kevin Caldwell (DEF)
0
13. Lee Cope (MID)
0
14. Ian Joseph (ATT)
0
1. Emiliano Serena (GK)
8
2. Jesper Elzinga (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Marsden (DEF)
6
4. Jose Fortes Gonzalez (DEF)
7
5. Kew Meijndershagen (DEF)
6
6. Paul Berg (MID)
6
7. Konstantinos Vakouftsis (MID)
6
8. Gilles Fortune (MID)
9
9. Francis Jack (MID)
6
10. Kelvin Mann (ATT)
6
11. Tom Van Steenveldt (ATT)
6
12. Dominic Cleland (DEF)
0
13. Alistair Williams (MID)
0
14. Simon Gilchrist (ATT)
0