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11/08/2048, St Andrews, Birmingham, England, Live on National TV
EFL Cup, Round 1
Birmingham Vs Arsenal

Birmingham play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: T Yarwood (GK) , M McCartney (CB) , I McConachie (CB) , S Oliseh (CB) , A Brodie (RB) , A Garson (LB) , S Walsh (CDM) , P Cooney (CAM) , J Munro (RM) , D McClave (LM) , R Flynn (ST) And the subs are: J Shanklin (CB) , G Edwards (CB) , B Inuwa (CM) , L MacCoughlan (CM) , L McCleod (ST)

Arsenal play in a 3-5-2 Def formation, and line up with: L Carruthers (GK) , B McGregor (CB) , R Devin (CB) , H Connor (CB) , M Ferrier (CM) , H Bowie (CM) , J Sloan (CDM) , B Trumbull (RM) , P Kerrigan (LM) , C Noyer (ST) , V Haden (ST) And the subs are: F Connelly (CB) , J McBane (CB) , J Napier (CM) , B McFarlane (CM) , N MacArtney (ST)
Welcome to St Andrews in Birmingham, England where Birmingham City will face Arsenal.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 30000.

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

4' - Ian McConachie plays the ball to Alastair Garson.  Alastair Garson passes to Sam Walsh.  Sam Walsh sees Denton McClave making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

11' - John Sloan slides the ball to Brad McGregor.  Brad McGregor sees a run from Cabal Noyer.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Cabal Noyer takes the ball.  Cabal Noyer attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

12' - Theo Yarwood sees Sam Walsh making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

19' - Mark McCartney chips a long ball to Alastair Garson.  Alastair Garson looks to hit a long range shot...but the shot is parried by Lee Carruthers!  Robert Flynn gets to the ball first...Robert Flynn attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

23' - Lee Carruthers hits the ball long to Brad McGregor.  Ashley Brodie dispossesses Brad McGregor and gains possession for his team.  Ashley Brodie chips a long ball to Paul Cooney.  Paul Cooney runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Paul Kerrigan.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Paul Kerrigan has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Birmingham.  

24' - Paul Cooney stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but Rob Devin intercepts and takes possession.  

38' - Sam Oliseh plays a long ball to Alastair Garson.  Alastair Garson tries to beat Michael Ferrier using his ball skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Alastair Garson who takes the ball forward!  

40' - Alastair Garson passes to Sam Walsh.  Sam Walsh whips in a cross, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

43' - Brad McGregor dispossesses Sam Walsh and takes the ball.  Brad McGregor sees a run from John Sloan.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

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

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

48' - Rob Devin passes to Michael Ferrier.  Michael Ferrier slides the ball to Harry Connor.  Harry Connor plays the ball to Brin Trumbull.  Brin Trumbull sees a run from Cabal Noyer.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Cabal Noyer is caught offside!  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Harry Connor is going to be taken off.  Felix Connelly joins the game from the bench.  

55' - Ashley Brodie dispossesses Michael Ferrier and takes possession.  Ashley Brodie finds Denton McClave with a short pass.  Denton McClave takes the ball past Rob Devin with a turn of pace.  

56' - Denton McClave tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

60' - Lee Carruthers slides the ball to Michael Ferrier.  Michael Ferrier chips a long ball to Rob Devin.  Rob Devin curves the ball into the box and finds John Sloan.  John Sloan heads the ball attempting to beat the keeper...but the keeper manages to tip the shot over the crossbar!  That will be a corner for  Arsenal.  Vincent Haden will take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but opposing player Ian McConachie takes possession.  

64' - Ian McConachie passes the ball to Sam Oliseh.  Sam Oliseh hits the ball long to Mark McCartney.  Mark McCartney sees a run from Robert Flynn.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Robert Flynn is able to take the ball.  Robert Flynn tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

65' - Lee Carruthers sees Brin Trumbull making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Brin Trumbull is able to take the ball.  Brin Trumbull attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

67' - Theo Yarwood sees a run from Sam Walsh.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Sam Walsh is able to control the ball.  Sam Walsh attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

68' - Lee Carruthers sees Cabal Noyer making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

71' - Jack Munro plays a long ball to Ian McConachie.  Ian McConachie plays the ball to Robert Flynn.  Robert Flynn sees Sam Walsh making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Sam Walsh takes the ball.  Sam Walsh attempts the cutback, but Michael Ferrier intercepts the ball to stop the chance! 

75' - Rob Devin finds Felix Connelly with a long pass.  Felix Connelly sees a run from Michael Ferrier.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Michael Ferrier takes the ball.  Michael Ferrier takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Paul Kerrigan pounces on the loose ball...Paul Kerrigan looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

76' - Theo Yarwood sees a run from Paul Cooney.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Robert Flynn is going to be taken off.  Leo McCleod is going to be brought on.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Jack Munro is going to be taken off.  Blake Inuwa is going to be brought on.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Rob Devin is going to be taken off.  Johnny McBane joins the game from the bench.  

79' - Hugh Bowie spots a run from Vincent Haden.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Vincent Haden is going to be taken off.  Nicholas MacArtney is going to be brought on.  

82' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ian McConachie is going to be taken off.  John Shanklin is brought on from the bench.  

83' - Hugh Bowie sees Nicholas MacArtney making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Nicholas MacArtney takes the ball.  Nicholas MacArtney takes a shot...but the shot goes wide!

84' - Theo Yarwood sees a run from Sam Walsh.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Sam Walsh has strayed offside!  

90' - John Sloan hits the ball long to Johnny McBane.  Johnny McBane passes to Michael Ferrier.  Michael Ferrier spots a run from Nicholas MacArtney.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Nicholas MacArtney has strayed offside!  

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

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

98' - Michael Ferrier brings the ball forward, outpacing Denton McClave.  

104' - Ashley Brodie plays a long ball to Sam Oliseh.  Sam Oliseh finds Paul Cooney with a short pass.  Hugh Bowie tackles Paul Cooney and takes the ball.  Hugh Bowie spots a run from Cabal Noyer.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Cabal Noyer is able to control the ball.  Cabal Noyer attempts a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

106' - Theo Yarwood finds Paul Cooney with a long pass.  Paul Cooney sees a run from Blake Inuwa.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Blake Inuwa is caught offside!  

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

108' - Arsenal kick the ball off for the restart.  

111' - Michael Ferrier passes to Paul Kerrigan.  Paul Kerrigan passes to Brad McGregor.  Paul Cooney tackles Brad McGregor and gains possession for his team.  Birmingham try to launch a quick counter attack.  Hugh Bowie successfully tackles Paul Cooney and the ball goes loose.  Denton McClave whips in a cross, finding Paul Cooney.  Paul Cooney gets above the defence and heads the ball down towards the bottom corner...and Paul Cooney scores!  That's a nice goal from the Birmingham player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

111' - Arsenal kick the ball off for the restart.  

114' - John Sloan plays the ball to Brad McGregor.  Brad McGregor passes to Michael Ferrier.  Michael Ferrier hits a shot from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

116' - Theo Yarwood sees a run from Blake Inuwa.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Blake Inuwa runs on to the ball.  Blake Inuwa looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but Lee Carruthers gets down to stop the shot!  

121' - Leo McCleod speeds past Michael Ferrier.  

122' - Leo McCleod sees a run from Denton McClave.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Denton McClave is able to control the ball.  Denton McClave tries to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a fine goal from Denton McClave for Birmingham!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

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



The match has ended Birmingham City 2 - 0 Arsenal.