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14/08/2029, St Andrews, Birmingham, England
EFL Cup, Round 1

Birmingham Vs Chesterfield

Birmingham play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: J Entwistle (GK) , B Toshack (CB) , B McCambridge (CB) , S Kakon (RB) , B McCamey (LB) , P Molloy (CM) , M Slawinski (CM) , D Laidlaw (CDM) , G Bryars (CAM) , D Steen (ST) , Z Leary (ST) And the subs are: P Devin (CB) , B Garnier (CB) , S Cameron (CM) , A Carnegie (CM) , D McNelly (ST)

Chesterfield play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: R Payne (GK) , T Egbo (CB) , D Fidelis (CB) , O McFarlane (CB) , J Marvin (RB) , G McAfee (LB) , R Betton (CDM) , N Selkirk (CAM) , M Novia (RM) , A Evans (LM) , T Connolly (ST) And the subs are: S Keane (CB) , J Crabbe (CB) , J Cooper (CM) , S Doak (CM) , C Cogan (ST)

Welcome to St Andrews in Birmingham, England where Birmingham City will face Chesterfield.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 12851.

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

6' - Paul Molloy passes to Sab Kakon.  Sab Kakon plays the ball to Paul Molloy.  Paul Molloy hits the ball long to Mick Slawinski.  Mick Slawinski tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

8' - Richie Payne hits the ball long to Rob Betton.  Rob Betton spots a run from Neil Selkirk.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Neil Selkirk is caught offside!  

11' - Dennis Laidlaw slides the ball to Bruce Toshack.  Bruce Toshack hits the ball long to George Bryars.  George Bryars whips in a cross, and manages to find Mick Slawinski.  Mick Slawinski flicks a header hoping to beat Richie Payne...but the shot goes wide!

17' - Sab Kakon sees George Bryars making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and George Bryars is able to control the ball.  George Bryars looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but its over!

18' - Richie Payne sees Neil Selkirk making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Neil Selkirk takes the ball.  Neil Selkirk tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

32' - John Marvin uses his pace to beat Paul Molloy.  

34' - John Marvin brings the ball forward, outpacing Dennis Laidlaw.  

39' - John Marvin dispossesses Zach Leary and the ball goes loose.  Duncan Fidelis plays the ball to Theo Egbo.  Theo Egbo hits the ball long to Oscar McFarlane.  Oscar McFarlane curls in a cross, but Sab Kakon intercepts and takes possession.  

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

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

50' - Gordon McAfee plays the ball to Theo Egbo.  Theo Egbo passes to Oscar McFarlane.  Oscar McFarlane passes the ball to Duncan Fidelis.  Dennis Laidlaw successfully tackles Duncan Fidelis and takes possession.  Dennis Laidlaw speeds past Gordon McAfee.  

52' - Dennis Laidlaw passes the ball to Paul Molloy.  Paul Molloy attempts to outskill Rob Betton and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mark Novia is going to be taken off.  Sam Doak is going to be brought on.  

59' - Dennis Laidlaw tackles Oscar McFarlane and takes the ball.  Dennis Laidlaw finds Mick Slawinski with a long pass.  Mick Slawinski passes to Zach Leary.  Zach Leary looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but Richie Payne stops the shot!  

61' - Richie Payne sees Rob Betton making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Rob Betton runs on to the ball.  Rob Betton looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

67' - Justin Entwistle passes the ball to Paul Molloy.  Paul Molloy slides the ball to Blake McCamey.  Blake McCamey plays the ball to Daniel Steen.  Daniel Steen crosses the ball and finds Zach Leary.  Duncan Fidelis brings down Zach Leary.  The referee blows his whistle and awards a penalty!  Sab Kakon steps up to take the penalty.  He tries  to place the ball into the bottom corner...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman signals its a corner for Birmingham.  Dennis Laidlaw tries to use ball skills to beat Duncan Fidelis.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

68' - Dennis Laidlaw curves the ball into the box and finds Mick Slawinski.  Neil Selkirk fouls Mick Slawinski...and the referee blows his whistle and signals a penalty!  Sab Kakon places the ball to take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball into the top corner...and Sab Kakon scores!  That's a beautiful goal from the Birmingham player!  The keeper could not get to the ball!

68' - Chesterfield kick the ball off for the restart.  

72' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Duncan Fidelis is going to be taken off.  Steven Keane joins the game from the bench.  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Theo Egbo is going to be taken off.  John Crabbe joins the game from the bench.  

78' - Neil Selkirk successfully tackles Mick Slawinski and takes possession.  Neil Selkirk tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

84' - Justin Entwistle passes the ball to Bruce Toshack.  Bruce Toshack hits the ball long to Bruce McCambridge.  Bruce McCambridge sees Daniel Steen making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Daniel Steen is able to control the ball.  Daniel Steen hits the ball, aiming for the top of the net...but Richie Payne deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman flags for a corner for  Birmingham.  Sab Kakon places the ball to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

86' - John Marvin chips a long ball to Neil Selkirk.  Neil Selkirk tries to use ball skills to beat Bruce Toshack and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

91' - Tom Connolly tackles Dennis Laidlaw and takes possession.  Chesterfield try to launch a counter attack.  Tom Connolly tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Blake McCamey gets to the ball first and clears.

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Birmingham City 1 - 0 Chesterfield.