Welcome to the match between Birmingham F.C. and Rotherham athletic

1'

Poor corner kick delivered by Topher Tolbert that went straight to the opposition.

2'

Russ Hart was pressed by Haywood Harper but he evaded the challenge and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

But Russ Hart sent it far too high ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

6'

Russ Hart played a perfect pass for Dalton Neville, Sandy Dickenson missed his interception.

Dalton Neville hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Bertrand Backus failed to block the shot.

However, Dalton Neville put it well over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

7'

Elvin Martins attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Talbot Rider.

9'

Osborne Jack tried to dribble past Topher Tolbert but Topher Tolbert cleanly tackled the ball.

10'

Albert Strange passed the ball to Russ Hart, Russ Hart latched onto the ball before Sandy Dickenson could reach it.

Russ Hart stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Bertrand Backus intercepted but couldn't control.

11'

Russ Hart directed the ball to Tylar Butcher, Tylar Butcher took possession of the ball before Sandy Dickenson could cut it out.

Tylar Butcher put some curve on the shot from distance. Bertrand Backus approached too late to block it.

Brilliantly saved by Chas Whittle!.

12'

Talbot Rider tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Herman David.

13'

Kemp Hurst tried to get past Osborne Jack but Osborne Jack dispossessed Kemp Hurst.

15'

Talbot Rider played it confidently past Herman David.

Talbot Rider directed the ball to Albert Strange, the ball was picked up by Albert Strange before Elvin Martins could cut it out.

Albert Strange failed in his attempt to sprint past Herman David.

19'

Albert Strange blocked Elvin Martins in a good, clean tackle before Elvin Martins could pass the ball.

21'

Russ Hart found an opportunity to score from long range but Sandy Dickenson succesfully won the ball from him.

24'

Wisdom Sempers tried to knock a long ball forward but Corwin Spearing cut it out easily.

25'

Osborne Jack dribbled past Topher Tolbert.

Osborne Jack tried to centre the ball but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Kemp Hurst.

27'

Russ Hart played a great ball for Kemp Hurst, Elvin Martins couldn't cut it.

The ball was struck by Kemp Hurst from 20 yards out. Corwin Spearing approached too late to clear the danger.

It went just wide by Kemp Hurst ... He should never have missed that one.

28'

Elvin Martins tried to twist past Albert Strange but Albert Strange won the ball from Elvin Martins.

29'

Elvin Martins tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Talbot Rider.

30'

Albert Strange played the ball to Dalton Neville's feet, Elvin Martins failed to intercept the pass.

Dalton Neville struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal. Herman David couldn't reach it.

Chas Whittle tipped the ball over the bar.

31'

Pearce Sherman stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Sandy Dickenson came close and blocked it.

32'

Brennan Tennyson looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Pearce Sherman.

34'

Topher Tolbert skipped past the challenge of Corwin Spearing.

Topher Tolbert tried to square the ball from the wing but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Osborne Jack.

35'

Corwin Spearing played a perfect pass for Osborne Jack, the ball was picked up by Osborne Jack before Topher Tolbert could reach it.

Osborne Jack faked a pass then cut Kemp Hurst in a different direction.

Osborne Jack crossed the ball high and hard, Topher Tolbert tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Haywood Harper rose bravely above Wisdom Sempers to win the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Sandy Dickenson found himself in some space and fired in a curving shot at goal. Pearce Sherman failed to charge down the shot.

Otis Booner punched the ball clear.

37'

Osborne Jack made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Topher Tolbert.

38'

Osborne Jack faked a shot before cutting Topher Tolbert in a different direction.

Osborne Jack tried to whip in a float cross but his possession was lost through a tackle by Kemp Hurst.

39'

Bertrand Backus tried to skip past Tylar Butcher but Tylar Butcher robbed Bertrand Backus.

43'

Osborne Jack tried to get past Albert Strange but Albert Strange succesfully won the ball from Osborne Jack.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Birmingham F.C. maintained 51% of possession and 49% for Rotherham athletic. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Albert Strange picked up Talbot Rider's excellent ball, Herman David couldn't cut out the pass.

Albert Strange tried to cross into the box but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Elvin Martins.

47'

Herman David played a great ball for Elvin Martins, Elvin Martins took possession of the ball before Albert Strange could reach it.

Elvin Martins tried to deliver the ball in from wide but it was well intercepted by Talbot Rider.

48'

Corwin Spearing tried to take the ball past Topher Tolbert but Topher Tolbert robbed Corwin Spearing.

49'

Osborne Jack directed the ball nicely to Corwin Spearing, the ball was picked up by Corwin Spearing before Topher Tolbert could intercept.

Corwin Spearing tried to square the ball from the wing but Kemp Hurst found himself in the way of the ball.

51'

Roy Hooker sent the ball into the area for Haywood Harper, Haywood Harper took an excellent first touch before Tylar Butcher could reach it.

Haywood Harper got free in the penalty area and chipped the ball goalwards. Wisdom Sempers approached too late to block it.

But Haywood Harper put it just over ... He dropped to his knees.

52'

Corwin Spearing could not stop a confident Kemp Hurst going past him.

Kemp Hurst tried to twist past Osborne Jack but Osborne Jack took the ball away from Kemp Hurst.

53'

Sandy Dickenson picked up Bertrand Backus's superb pass, Tylar Butcher stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Sandy Dickenson moved the ball forward for Elvin Martins, Elvin Martins picked up on the ball before Russ Hart could intercept.

Elvin Martins tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Wisdom Sempers read the game well to intercept the ball.

54'

Bertrand Backus gave the corner straight to the opposition.

55'

Russ Hart tried to feed the high ball but Sandy Dickenson showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

56'

Yellow card shown to Albert Strange.

57'

Talbot Rider took the ball past Elvin Martins.

Talbot Rider lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Herman David tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Topher Tolbert got to the ball before Gabriel Ikin, then made an attacking header.

But it went just over the bar ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

59'

Bertrand Backus played a great ball for Sandy Dickenson, Tylar Butcher couldn't cut out the pass.

Sandy Dickenson played the ball to Haywood Harper's feet, Russ Hart couldn't reach it.

Haywood Harper struck it at goal! but Wisdom Sempers removed the danger.

60'

Bertrand Backus tried to dribble past Tylar Butcher but Tylar Butcher robbed Bertrand Backus.

61'

Corwin Spearing looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Kemp Hurst.

65'

Corwin Spearing dribbled past Topher Tolbert.

Corwin Spearing tried to send in a low cross but Kemp Hurst cut it out.

66'

Osborne Jack tried an audacious lob from 30 yards but the shot clattered off Topher Tolbert.

67'

Bertrand Backus stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball came off Tylar Butcher.

69'

Brennan Tennyson took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

70'

Kemp Hurst dribbled past Corwin Spearing.

Kemp Hurst put a low cross, Osborne Jack stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Hugh Hodson sprayed a one touch pass forward to his left. Gabriel Ikin missed his interception.

Pearce Sherman had an effort at goal but the shot was blocked by Brennan Tennyson.

71'

Elvin Martins played a great ball for Osborne Jack, Osborne Jack took possession of the ball before Tylar Butcher could cut it out.

Osborne Jack evaded the challenge of Albert Strange and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 20 yards.

Denied by Otis Booner.

72'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Brennan Tennyson.

Bertrand Backus gave the corner straight to the opposition.

74'

Tylar Butcher tried to get past Sandy Dickenson but Sandy Dickenson nicked the ball from the toes of Tylar Butcher.

75'

Russ Hart had shrugged off the challenge of Sandy Dickenson and tried his luck from 30 yards.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

77'

Bertrand Backus knocked a lovely ball for Sandy Dickenson, Tylar Butcher stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Sandy Dickenson dribbled past Russ Hart.

Sandy Dickenson found a perfect spot and struck the ball with fury. Pearce Sherman approached too late to clear the danger.

Otis Booner got back in time to make the save.

78'

Russ Hart turned on the ball to leave Sandy Dickenson standing.

Russ Hart struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal but the shot cannoned off Bertrand Backus.

81'

Sandy Dickenson flicked the ball over Tylar Butcher's head !.

Sandy Dickenson tried to dribble past Russ Hart but Russ Hart denied.

83'

Herman David tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Albert Strange closed in and intercepted the ball.

84'

Dalton Neville lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

85'

Osborne Jack found an opportunity to score from long range but Tylar Butcher made an crucial challenge!.

86'

Osborne Jack fed the ball forward to Corwin Spearing, Topher Tolbert couldn't cut out the pass.

Corwin Spearing tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Kemp Hurst.

87'

Sandy Dickenson tried to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Talbot Rider.

88'

Elvin Martins made a pass to Herman David, Herman David trapped the ball nicely before Albert Strange could reach it.

Herman David tried to supply a float cross but The ball bounced off Talbot Rider.

91'

Elvin Martins swiftly put in the freekick. But it was well wide of the goal.

92'

Russ Hart unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Bertrand Backus managed to block the shot.

93'

Russ Hart gave the corner straight to the opposition.

End Match Birmingham F.C. 0 - 0 Rotherham athletic