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16/08/2033, St Andrews, Birmingham, England
EFL Cup, Round 1
Birmingham Vs Newport

Birmingham play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: J Entwistle (GK) , B Toshack (CB) , J Meredith (CB) , S Kakon (RB) , B McCamey (LB) , S Stant (CM) , D McNelly (CM) , B Garnier (CDM) , A Carnegie (CAM) , D McNabb (ST) , D Aluko (ST) And the subs are: B McCambridge (CB) , S Parry (CB) , G Bryars (CM) , R Cook (CM) , J Burns (ST)

Newport play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: R Wilde (GK) , E Garmon (CB) , H Saidi (CB) , E Vaughan (CB) , R Toshack (RB) , J Gibson (LB) , J Lipton (CDM) , M Evanson (CAM) , E Leamon (RM) , M Davies (LM) , S Pierson (ST) And the subs are: T Wyburn (CB) , R Quinn (CB) , D Ruxton (CM) , A Fidler (CM) , M Burton (ST)
Welcome to St Andrews in Birmingham, England where Birmingham City will face Newport.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 11192.

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

4' - Sab Kakon finds Billy Garnier with a short pass.  Billy Garnier plays a short pass to Dave McNelly.  Dave McNelly hits the ball from outside the area towards goal...and its in! It's a fine goal from Dave McNelly for Birmingham!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

5' - Newport kick the ball off for the restart.  

9' - James Lipton passes to Haaris Saidi.  Haaris Saidi plays the ball to Ellis Garmon.  Ellis Garmon plays a long ball to Edmund Vaughan.  Edmund Vaughan plays the ball to Michael Evanson.  With a turn of pace, Michael Evanson beats Bruce Toshack.  

9' - Michael Evanson curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Dave McNelly.  

10' - Dave McNelly runs with the ball, beating Steve Pierson.  

11' - Dave McNelly takes the ball past Michael Davies with a turn of pace.  

13' - Eddie Leamon successfully tackles Dave McNelly and gains possession for his team.  Newport attempt to counter.  Eddie Leamon shoots from distance towards goal...and its in! It's a great goal from Eddie Leamon for Newport!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

17' - Billy Garnier passes to Sean Stant.  Sean Stant passes to Billy Garnier.  Billy Garnier plays a long pass to Sean Stant.  Sean Stant attempts to hit a long range shot...but the shot is saved by Ray Wilde!  

21' - Ray Wilde finds James Lipton with a long pass.  Jonathan Meredith successfully tackles James Lipton and takes the ball.  Jonathan Meredith plays a long pass to Ashley Carnegie.  Ashley Carnegie brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Eddie Leamon, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Birmingham.  

22' - Billy Garnier prepares to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but goalkeeper Ray Wilde takes hold of the ball.  

25' - Ray Wilde plays the ball to Eddie Leamon.  Eddie Leamon whips in a cross, finding Michael Evanson.  Michael Evanson gets his head to the ball down towards the bottom corner...but Justin Entwistle gets down to stop the shot!  

30' - Ellis Garmon finds James Lipton with a long pass.  James Lipton whips in a cross, but Dave McNelly intercepts the ball.  

32' - Dave McNelly passes a long ball to Jonathan Meredith.  Jonathan Meredith sees a run from Dai McNabb.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

36' - Eddie Leamon plays a long pass to James Lipton.  Bruce Toshack tackles James Lipton and takes the ball.  Bruce Toshack plays a short pass to Sean Stant.  Sean Stant uses his pace to beat Rhys Toshack.  

36' - Sean Stant sees Dai McNabb making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Dai McNabb has strayed offside!  

41' - Eddie Leamon finds Haaris Saidi with a long pass.  Haaris Saidi passes to Michael Evanson.  Michael Evanson attempts to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but Justin Entwistle gets down to stop the shot!  

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

45' - Newport kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jonathan Meredith will come off.  Bruce McCambridge joins the game from the bench.  

53' - Sean Stant spots a run from Dai McNabb.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Dai McNabb runs on to the ball.  Dai McNabb attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  James Lipton is going to be taken off.  Rodric Quinn is brought on from the bench.  

56' - Edmund Vaughan plays a long pass to Haaris Saidi.  Dave McNelly dispossesses Haaris Saidi and takes possession.  Dave McNelly runs with the ball, beating Michael Evanson.  

57' - Dave McNelly hits a shot from outside the area towards goal...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

60' - Ray Wilde hits the ball long to Ellis Garmon.  Sab Kakon dispossesses Ellis Garmon and takes possession.  Sab Kakon brings the ball forward, outpacing Michael Evanson.  

60' - Sab Kakon sees Dave McNelly making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ellis Garmon is going to be taken off.  Tom Wyburn joins the game from the bench.  

69' - Bruce Toshack slides the ball to Bruce McCambridge.  Bruce McCambridge sees a run from Dai McNabb.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

77' - Bruce McCambridge passes the ball to Dai McNabb.  Dai McNabb plays a short pass to Dave McNelly.  Dave McNelly attempts a shot from outside the area, aiming for the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Bruce Toshack is going to be taken off.  Seth Parry joins the game from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ashley Carnegie is going to be taken off.  George Bryars is brought on from the bench.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Steve Pierson is going to be taken off.  Martyn Burton is brought on from the bench.  

82' - Michael Davies spots a run from Michael Evanson.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Michael Evanson takes the ball.  Michael Evanson hits a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

83' - Justin Entwistle sees a run from Dave McNelly.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

87' - Rodric Quinn crosses the ball, but Sean Stant gets to the ball and makes a clearance.  

89' - Seth Parry plays a long pass to George Bryars.  George Bryars tries to beat Tom Wyburn using his ball skills, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Birmingham.  

90' - Sean Stant places the ball to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

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

95' - George Bryars plays the ball to Dave McNelly.  Dave McNelly passes to Billy Garnier.  Billy Garnier passes the ball to Seth Parry.  Seth Parry passes the ball to Dai McNabb.  Dai McNabb attempts to outskill Haaris Saidi and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

97' - Dai McNabb whips in a cross, and manages to find Sean Stant.  Sean Stant gets above the defence and heads the ball towards goal...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

103' - Ray Wilde passes a long ball to Rodric Quinn.  Billy Garnier successfully tackles Rodric Quinn and the ball goes loose.  Bruce McCambridge chips a long ball to Sean Stant.  Sean Stant slides the ball to Billy Garnier.  Billy Garnier spots a run from Dave McNelly.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Dave McNelly runs on to the ball.  Dave McNelly attempts a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Birmingham.  Sab Kakon places the ball to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Rodric Quinn.  

105' - Rodric Quinn looks to unleash a long range shot...but its wide!

106' - Justin Entwistle spots a run from Dave Aluko.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Dave Aluko takes the ball.  Dave Aluko attempts a shot...and its in! It's a beautiful goal from Dave Aluko for Birmingham!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

107' - Newport kick the ball off for the restart.  

110' - Eddie Leamon sees Rodric Quinn making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

116' - Edmund Vaughan plays a short pass to Rodric Quinn.  Rodric Quinn sees a run from Michael Evanson.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Michael Evanson takes the ball.  Michael Evanson tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

120' - Billy Garnier sees a run from George Bryars.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 



The match has ended Birmingham City 2 - 1 Newport.