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14/08/2055, St Andrews, Birmingham, England
Championship, English Football League

Birmingham Vs QPR

Birmingham play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: H Harding (GK) , P Kellie (CB) , J Shanklin (CB) , J Munro (RB) , A Garson (LB) , G McZeal (CM) , G Agu (CM) , R Craig (CDM) , P Cooney (CAM) , C McCombe (ST) , G Edwards (ST) And the subs are: J Birninkudu (CB) , J Lazos (CB) , B Inuwa (CM) , C Banter (CM) , N McCants (ST)

QPR play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: D MacGregor (GK) , C Carruthers (CB) , R Ferguson (CB) , C McLean (CB) , N Haden (RB) , B Cochran (LB) , B Coleman (CDM) , J Gill (CAM) , E McArdle (RM) , S Walsh (LM) , F Wayne (ST) And the subs are: J Gam (CB) , M Ross (CB) , A Cummins (CM) , V Gilmour (CM) , H Logan (ST)

Welcome to St Andrews in Birmingham, England where Birmingham City will face QPR.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Championship, English Football League.  The attendance is 30000.

1' - Birmingham kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

9' - Alastair Garson tackles Clinton McLean and takes the ball.  Alastair Garson takes the ball past Charles Carruthers with a turn of pace, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Charles Carruthers.  That will be a freekick for Birmingham.  

10' - Chris McCombe steps up to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, finding Paul Cooney.  Paul Cooney tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

11' - Dave MacGregor sees Fred Wayne making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Fred Wayne has strayed offside!  

14' - Jack Munro chips a long ball to Gavin McZeal.  Gavin McZeal whips in a cross, but opposing player Nathan Haden takes possession.  

20' - Peter Kellie passes to John Shanklin.  John Shanklin chips a long ball to Gavin McZeal.  Gavin McZeal sees a run from Chris McCombe.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Chris McCombe runs on to the ball.  Chris McCombe looks to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a good goal from Chris McCombe for Birmingham!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

21' - QPR kick the ball off for the restart.  

23' - Clinton McLean plays the ball to Nathan Haden.  Nathan Haden passes the ball to Stephen Walsh.  Rob Craig tackles Stephen Walsh and takes the ball.  Rob Craig brings the ball forward, outpacing Stephen Walsh.  

24' - Rob Craig sees a run from Paul Cooney.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Paul Cooney takes the ball.  Paul Cooney looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

28' - Gavin McZeal slides the ball to Jack Munro.  With a turn of pace, Jack Munro beats Eric McArdle.  

34' - Clinton McLean plays the ball to Justin Gill.  Justin Gill attempts to use his skills to beat Gavin McZeal, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

35' - Justin Gill sees Stephen Walsh making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Stephen Walsh is caught offside!  

37' - Jack Munro slides the ball to Gavin McZeal.  Gavin McZeal sees a run from Geoff Agu.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Geoff Agu has strayed offside!  

42' - Nathan Haden plays a short pass to Justin Gill.  Greg Edwards dispossesses Justin Gill and the ball goes loose.  Greg Edwards passes the ball to Paul Cooney.  Paul Cooney looks to hit a long range shot...but the shot is offtarget!

45' - Dave MacGregor plays a long ball to Nathan Haden.  Nathan Haden hits the ball long to Rex Ferguson.  Rex Ferguson spots a run from Brin Coleman.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Brin Coleman is caught offside!  

46' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - QPR kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Brin Coleman is going to be taken off.  Arran Cummins is going to be brought on.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Greg Edwards will come off.  Noel McCants is brought on from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Clinton McLean will come off.  Justin Gam is going to be brought on.  

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Shanklin will come off.  John Birninkudu is going to be brought on.  

59' - Arran Cummins runs with the ball, beating Noel McCants.  

61' - Gavin McZeal tackles Arran Cummins and takes the ball.  Arran Cummins dispossesses Gavin McZeal and gains possession for his team.  Arran Cummins sees a run from Justin Gill.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Justin Gill takes the ball.  Justin Gill hits a shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

63' - Henry Harding sees Gavin McZeal making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Gavin McZeal is able to take the ball.  Gavin McZeal looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

65' - Dave MacGregor finds Arran Cummins with a long pass.  Arran Cummins brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Alastair Garson, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Alastair Garson.  That will be a freekick for QPR.  

66' - Arran Cummins places the ball to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, and manages to find Stephen Walsh.  Stephen Walsh heads the ball towards goal...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Stephen Walsh for QPR!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

67' - Birmingham kick the ball off for the restart.  

69' - Geoff Agu slides the ball to Paul Cooney.  Paul Cooney finds Alastair Garson with a short pass.  Alastair Garson uses his pace to beat Fred Wayne.  

70' - Alastair Garson tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Alastair Garson for Birmingham!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

71' - QPR kick the ball off for the restart.  

74' - Nathan Haden finds Justin Gam with a short pass.  Justin Gam slides the ball to Rex Ferguson.  Rex Ferguson spots a run from Eric McArdle.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Geoff Agu will come off.  Chris Banter is brought on from the bench.  

79' - Fred Wayne dispossesses Paul Cooney and takes the ball.  Fred Wayne sees a run from Arran Cummins.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Fred Wayne is going to be taken off.  Harry Logan is going to be brought on.  

84' - Chris Banter finds Peter Kellie with a long ball.  Peter Kellie crosses the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Arran Cummins.  

88' - Chris McCombe tackles Arran Cummins and the ball goes loose.  Birmingham attempt to counter.  Gavin McZeal plays a short pass to Chris Banter.  Chris Banter finds Gavin McZeal with a short pass.  Gavin McZeal spots a run from Paul Cooney.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Paul Cooney has strayed offside!  

90' - Arran Cummins finds Rex Ferguson with a long ball.  Rex Ferguson sees Justin Gill making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  



The match has ended Birmingham City 2 - 1 QPR.