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3'

John Peck delivered the ball to Masterman Cristianson, Tyrik Mathews couldn't cut out the pass.

Masterman Cristianson tried a medium range effort but Byrne Reynolds blocked the shot.

4'

Masterman Cristianson had the chance to score from long range but Tyrik Mathews gave him no space to manoeuvre.

5'

Masterman Cristianson tried to play a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Philander Wescott.

7'

Jaymes Tasker moved the ball forward for Byrne Reynolds, Byrne Reynolds took it in his stride before Masterman Cristianson could reach it.

Byrne Reynolds tried to get the ball across but he misjudged the cross as he was under pressure from John Peck.

8'

Tad Hallman picked up Lennie Porter's superb pass, Gorden Benjaminson failed to intercept the pass.

Tad Hallman evaded the challenge of Philander Wescott and hit a speculative effort from 35 yards.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

10'

Kyler Bishop whipped in the corner.

Valentine Suggitt dived onto the ball towards the goal, Jaymes Tasker failed to head the ball clear.

Brilliantly saved by Emory Watson!.

11'

Pass by Masterman Cristianson to John Peck, John Peck took possession of the ball before Tyrik Mathews could cut it out.

John Peck found an opportunity to score from medium range but Byrne Reynolds gave him no space .

12'

Monroe Newman took the corner.

Jaymes Tasker out-jumped Derek Heath, then headed at goal.

Jaymes Tasker put it horribly wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

13'

Ross Jinks tried to take the ball past Leighton Sowards but Leighton Sowards block tackled Ross Jinks.

14'

Monroe Newman sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

15'

Merritt Chapman swung the corner into the box.

Valentine Suggitt won the aerial challenge against Jaymes Tasker, then cushioned a headed pass.

Leighton Sowards found a gap and had a crack at goal. Monroe Newman couldn't reach it.

But Leighton Sowards's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

16'

Byrne Reynolds tried to get past John Peck but his possession is lost through a tackle by John Peck.

17'

Lennie Porter sent in the freekick. Emory Watson punched the ball clear.

18'

Ross Jinks attempted to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Sheridan Jerome.

19'

Gorden Benjaminson played a perfect pass for Philander Wescott, Philander Wescott latched onto the ball before Tad Hallman could intercept.

Philander Wescott directed the ball to Gorden Benjaminson, Gorden Benjaminson latched onto the ball before Lennie Porter could intercept.

Gorden Benjaminson tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Derek Heath.

20'

Leighton Sowards took the ball past Millard Samson.

Leighton Sowards tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Ross Jinks.

21'

Lennie Porter played a great ball for Tad Hallman, Gorden Benjaminson missed his interception.

Tad Hallman tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Philander Wescott.

23'

Sheridan Jerome made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball came off Jaymes Tasker.

24'

Lennie Porter went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

26'

Ross Jinks whipped in the freekick. Ripley Walterson got up to tip it over.

27'

Tad Hallman was outmuscled by Gorden Benjaminson.

Gorden Benjaminson tried a medium range effort. Lennie Porter couldn't reach it.

But Gorden Benjaminson scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a shocking miss.

31'

John Peck made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Jaymes Tasker.

32'

Gorden Benjaminson tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

34'

Millard Samson tried a long range effort but Leighton Sowards managed to block the shot.

36'

Lennie Porter tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

37'

Philander Wescott knocked a lovely ball for Gorden Benjaminson, Tad Hallman couldn't reach it.

Pete Deadman received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Gorden Benjaminson, Pete Deadman took possession of the ball before Lennie Porter could reach it.

Pete Deadman curled a shot from an angle but the shot was charged down by Derek Heath.

41'

Tad Hallman received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Lennie Porter, Tad Hallman picked up on the ball before Philander Wescott could intercept.

Tad Hallman lofted the ball over Gorden Benjaminson.

Valentine Suggitt won the aerial challenge against Monroe Newman, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Emory Watson elected to fist the ball to safety.

42'

Yellow card shown to Derek Heath.

45'

Valentine Suggitt's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Colchester villa maintained 53% of possession and 47% for Birmingham united. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Gorden Benjaminson made a pass to Dax Ryely, Dax Ryely took possession of the ball before Lennie Porter could reach it.

Dax Ryely made a pass to Gorden Benjaminson, the ball was picked up by Gorden Benjaminson before Tad Hallman could reach it.

Gorden Benjaminson passed the ball to Pete Deadman, Lennie Porter couldn't cut it.

Pete Deadman made space for himself and tried an audacious shot on goal. Derek Heath approached too late to clear the danger.

Ripley Walterson need faster reflex to save it ... Pete Deadman found the net !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Colchester villa 0 - 1 Birmingham united

48'

Lennie Porter was shown a yellow card.

Gorden Benjaminson played a great ball for Philander Wescott, Philander Wescott picked up on the ball before Tad Hallman could intercept.

Philander Wescott attempted a curling shot from 20 yards but Lennie Porter threw himself in front of the shot.

49'

Leighton Sowards tried to sprint past Pete Deadman but Pete Deadman won the ball from Leighton Sowards.

52'

Gorden Benjaminson tried to dribble past Tad Hallman but Tad Hallman succesfully won the ball from Gorden Benjaminson.

54'

Lennie Porter made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Byrne Reynolds.

56'

Sheridan Jerome lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

58'

Tad Hallman's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

60'

Philander Wescott blocked Valentine Suggitt before Valentine Suggitt tried to pass the ball.

61'

Sheridan Jerome lobbed it forward to Merritt Chapman, Jaymes Tasker failed to intercept the pass.

Merritt Chapman was able to make space and shot on the ball. Monroe Newman failed to charge down the shot.

But Merritt Chapman didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He should have hit the target at least.

65'

Lennie Porter sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Philander Wescott wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Lennie Porter was close, with the ball skimming the top of the bar ... He should have scored.

67'

Byrne Reynolds attempted to feed the high ball but The ball bounced off Masterman Cristianson.

68'

John Peck made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Tyrik Mathews.

69'

Byrne Reynolds hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but Sheridan Jerome hoofed the ball clear.

70'

Byrne Reynolds used his skill to go past Masterman Cristianson.

Byrne Reynolds sent in a low cross, John Peck couldn't cut out the pass.

Pete Deadman ran onto the ball and swiftly shot on the ball but Derek Heath hoofed the ball clear.

71'

Tyrik Mathews blocked Sheridan Jerome before Sheridan Jerome could pass the ball.

72'

Lennie Porter tried to twist past Philander Wescott but Philander Wescott block tackled Lennie Porter.

73'

Sheridan Jerome dribbled past Ross Jinks.

Sheridan Jerome tried to centre the ball but Millard Samson had no problem in intercepting the ball.

74'

Sheridan Jerome made a good pass to Leighton Sowards, the ball was picked up by Leighton Sowards before Millard Samson could cut it out.

Leighton Sowards crossed into the box from the wing, Ross Jinks tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Merritt Chapman performed a glancing header for the goal but Monroe Newman used his head to clear the ball.

75'

Lennie Porter tried to pass the ball forward but Gorden Benjaminson intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

76'

Philander Wescott made an attempt to move the ball forward but Tad Hallman made it first to the ball and intercepted.

77'

Kyler Bishop had a crack from the freekick. But Kyler Bishop put it high and wide.

78'

Masterman Cristianson tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Tyrik Mathews.

79'

Ross Jinks played a perfect pass for Millard Samson, Millard Samson picked up on the ball before Leighton Sowards could intercept.

Millard Samson tried to supply a float cross but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Sheridan Jerome.

81'

John Peck attempted to feed the high ball but Tyrik Mathews blocked it.

82'

Gorden Benjaminson skipped past the challenge of Tad Hallman.

Gorden Benjaminson played a perfect pass for Pete Deadman, Pete Deadman took it in his stride before Lennie Porter could cut it out.

Pete Deadman tried to score but he was denied space by Kyler Bishop.

83'

John Peck used his skill to go past Byrne Reynolds.

John Peck struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal but Tyrik Mathews got himself between the ball and goal.

85'

A long ball was hit up field by John Peck,Tyrik Mathews tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Derek Heath performed a diving header toward the goal, Monroe Newman failed to head the ball clear.

Emory Watson failed to save ... Derek Heath scored a goal !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Colchester villa 1 - 1 Birmingham united

86'

Poor corner kick by Gorden Benjaminson. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

93'

Sheridan Jerome made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Millard Samson got in the way of the ball.

94'

Gorden Benjaminson struck a long range piledriver! but the shot clattered off Tad Hallman.

End Match Colchester villa 1 - 1 Birmingham united