Match Timeline

West Ham United
Birmingham City
  • KO
  • 13
  • HT
  • 46
  • 56
  • 73
  • 74
  • 78
  • 83
  • 87
  • FT
  • 90

Match Commentary

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<b>FT</b> So the Hammers take a 2-1 lead to St Andrews for the second-leg of the semi-final on January 26. The tie is finely poised and you can follow it here on ESPNsoccernet.
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<b>FT</b> But the Hammers defence held firm and a bit of luck gave them the winner.
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<b>FT</b> West Ham dominated in the first half but when Blues equalised and then Obinna was sent off in the second-half it looked like it was all going to go wrong.
Match Stats
WHUBIR
Possession
35%
6535
65%
Shots on Goal
5
2
Shot Attempts
8
6
Yellow Cards
0
0
Corner Kicks
7
7
Saves
5
5