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12/09/2056, St Andrews, Birmingham, England
EFL Cup, Round 3
Birmingham Vs Blackburn

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

Blackburn play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: A Ryan (GK) , S Iloenyosi (CB) , J Fannon (CB) , S Berne (RB) , J Rattray (LB) , D Pevey (CM) , D Meehan (CM) , P Maxwell (CAM) , R Begg (RW) , C Matthew (LW) , M Scully (ST) And the subs are: G McCoun (CB) , A Flanagon (CB) , K McTyre (CM) , M Shone (CM) , L Hendrickson (ST)
Welcome to St Andrews in Birmingham, England where Birmingham City will face Blackburn Rovers.  This is round 3 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 27564.

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

4' - Rob Craig plays a short pass to Geoff Agu.  Geoff Agu finds Alastair Garson with a short pass.  Alastair Garson finds Gavin McZeal with a long pass.  Gavin McZeal takes the ball past Peter Maxwell with a turn of pace.  

5' - Gavin McZeal sees a run from Paul Cooney.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Paul Cooney has strayed offside!  

7' - David Meehan plays a long ball to James Rattray.  James Rattray sees a run from Daniel Pevey.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

10' - Jack Munro slides the ball to Peter Kellie.  Peter Kellie chips a long ball to Alastair Garson.  Alastair Garson sees a run from Geoff Agu.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

12' - David Meehan finds James Rattray with a long pass.  James Rattray runs with the ball, beating Rob Craig.  

12' - James Rattray spots a run from Peter Maxwell.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Peter Maxwell has strayed offside!  

16' - Jack Munro plays a short pass to John Shanklin.  John Shanklin chips a long ball to Alastair Garson.  Alastair Garson sees a run from Gavin McZeal.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Gavin McZeal runs on to the ball.  Gavin McZeal takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but its wide!

19' - Arthur Ryan plays a long pass to Daniel Pevey.  Daniel Pevey finds Ronald Begg with a short pass.  Ronald Begg uses his pace to beat Gavin McZeal.  

19' - Ronald Begg sees a run from David Meehan.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

22' - Jack Munro slides the ball to Alastair Garson.  Alastair Garson sees Paul Cooney making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Paul Cooney runs on to the ball.  Paul Cooney hits a shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

24' - Arthur Ryan hits the ball long to James Rattray.  Rob Craig successfully tackles James Rattray and gains possession for his team.  Rob Craig takes the ball past Peter Maxwell with a turn of pace.  

31' - John Shanklin plays a long ball to Gavin McZeal.  Gavin McZeal looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

36' - Arthur Ryan plays a long ball to Sam Berne.  Peter Kellie dispossesses Sam Berne and takes possession.  Peter Kellie chips a long ball to John Shanklin.  John Shanklin plays a long pass to Gavin McZeal.  Gavin McZeal attempts to use his skills to beat David Meehan and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

37' - Gavin McZeal attempts to use his skills to beat Stephen Iloenyosi.  The opposing player is unable to stop Gavin McZeal who takes the ball forward!  

37' - Gavin McZeal attempts to hit a long range shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

39' - Arthur Ryan sees a run from Connor Matthew.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Connor Matthew has strayed offside!  

44' - Sam Berne dispossesses Geoff Agu and takes the ball.  Sam Berne attempts to speed past John Shanklin, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Blackburn.  

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

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

51' - Jay Fannon slides the ball to Sam Berne.  Sam Berne plays the ball to Daniel Pevey.  Daniel Pevey plays a long ball to Sam Berne.  Sam Berne tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Peter Maxwell gets to the ball first...Peter Maxwell attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

59' - Jay Fannon passes a long ball to Stephen Iloenyosi.  Rob Craig dispossesses Stephen Iloenyosi and takes possession.  Rob Craig passes the ball to John Shanklin.  John Shanklin passes to Ian Adamu.  Ian Adamu looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

62' - Arthur Ryan finds James Rattray with a long pass.  John Shanklin successfully tackles James Rattray and takes possession.  John Shanklin passes to Jack Munro.  Jack Munro spots a run from Chris McCombe.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Michael Scully is going to be taken off.  Lewis Hendrickson is going to be brought on.  

65' - Rob Craig sees Paul Cooney making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

68' - David Meehan passes to Sam Berne.  Sam Berne sees a run from Peter Maxwell.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Peter Maxwell is able to control the ball.  Peter Maxwell looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Luke Wynne!  Ronald Begg is first to the loose ball...Ronald Begg fires a shot...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Ronald Begg for Blackburn!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

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

72' - Ian Adamu plays a short pass to Peter Kellie.  Peter Kellie passes the ball to Ian Adamu.  Ian Adamu looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

74' - Arthur Ryan passes a long ball to Peter Maxwell.  Peter Maxwell spots a run from Daniel Pevey.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Daniel Pevey has strayed offside!  

79' - Jack Munro plays a long pass to Gavin McZeal.  Gavin McZeal finds Paul Cooney with a short pass.  Paul Cooney sees Jack Munro making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Jack Munro runs on to the ball.  Jack Munro looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Jack Munro scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Birmingham player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Jay Fannon is going to be taken off.  Adam Flanagon is going to be brought on.  

79' - Blackburn kick the ball off for the restart.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Geoff Agu is going to be taken off.  Chris Banter joins the game from the bench.  

83' - James Rattray spots a run from Peter Maxwell.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Peter Maxwell is able to take the ball.  Peter Maxwell tries to cutback, but Daniel Pevey is unable to latch on to the ball and it goes loose!  There is going to be a subsitution.  Peter Kellie is going to be taken off.  John Birninkudu joins the game from the bench.  

84' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Chris McCombe is going to be taken off.  Greg Edwards is going to be brought on.  

85' - Alastair Garson spots a run from Jack Munro.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Jack Munro is caught offside!  

87' - David Meehan finds James Rattray with a long pass.  Chris Banter tackles James Rattray and the ball goes loose.  Ronald Begg looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but Luke Wynne manages to stop the shot!  

90' - Luke Wynne finds Gavin McZeal with a short pass.  Gavin McZeal curls in a cross, but James Rattray intercepts the ball.  

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

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

95' - Ian Adamu passes the ball to John Birninkudu.  John Birninkudu plays a short pass to Jack Munro.  Jack Munro plays a long ball to Ian Adamu.  Ian Adamu attempts to beat Daniel Pevey using his skills, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for Birmingham.  

96' - Chris Banter will take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Daniel Pevey.  

97' - Daniel Pevey sees a run from Connor Matthew.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Connor Matthew is able to control the ball.  Connor Matthew hits the ball...but the shot is saved by Luke Wynne!  

102' - Luke Wynne plays a long pass to Ian Adamu.  David Meehan tackles Ian Adamu and takes possession.  David Meehan passes to James Rattray.  James Rattray tries to use ball skills to beat Ian Adamu, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

103' - James Rattray attempts to hit a long range shot...but Luke Wynne manages to stop the shot!  

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

106' - Blackburn kick the ball off for the restart.  

110' - David Meehan passes the ball to Stephen Iloenyosi.  Stephen Iloenyosi finds Peter Maxwell with a short pass.  Peter Maxwell passes to Stephen Iloenyosi.  Stephen Iloenyosi passes the ball to David Meehan.  David Meehan attempts to outskill Gavin McZeal, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

113' - John Shanklin successfully tackles David Meehan and takes the ball.  John Shanklin sees Greg Edwards making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Greg Edwards runs on to the ball.  Greg Edwards tries to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a nice goal from Greg Edwards for Birmingham!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

114' - Blackburn kick the ball off for the restart.  

121' - Gavin McZeal dispossesses Adam Flanagon and takes the ball.  Birmingham attempt a quick counter attack.  Gavin McZeal spots a run from Paul Cooney.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

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



The match has ended Birmingham City 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers.