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The match ends
The match ends with a victory for Middlesbrough (0-1). The goals were scored by:
17 minute: Riley McGree
Minute 97'
Birmingham starts to press and attack harder to look for an equalizer. The visiting team is defending well and waiting for it.
Minute 95'
Fourth corner kick for Middlesbrough that ends in possession of the opposing team.
Minute 94'
The match closes, both teams play in midfield. Birmingham try to attack and look for an equalizer, but Middlesbrough defend well and don't allow attacks from the opposition.
Minute 92'
Third corner kick of the match for Birmingham that ends in a denial by the visiting defense.
Minute 89'
An additional 8 minutes are added.
Minute 84'
Dangerous shot on goal by Birmingham that the visiting goalkeeper manages to save.
Minute 82'
It's still Middlesbrough attacking, while Birmingham are trying to wait it out to counter-attack to get the equalizer.
Minute 79'
Birmingham's dangerous shot goes wide, Middlesbrough are saved
Minute 78 '| Substitution
Substitution for Birmingham City :
In:
Tyler Roberts
Out:
Alex Pritchard
Minute 75'
Middlesbrough's dangerous shot is deflected wide, Birmingham is saved
Minute 73 '| Substitution
Substitution for Middlesbrough :
In:
Finn Azaz
Out:
Riley McGree
Minute 71 '| Substitution
Substitution for Birmingham City :
In:
Lukas Jutkiewicz
Out:
Jordan James
Minute 69'
Dangerous shot from Birmingham that goes wide. Middlesbrough are saved.
Minute 67'| Substitution
Substitution for Middlesbrough :
In:
Sam Greenwood
Out:
Marcus Forss
Minute 65'
Dangerous cross from Birmingham that ends up being turned away by the visiting team's defense.
Minute 62'
The home team manages to get the ball back and goes in search of an equalizer.
Minute 57'
Dangerous shot from Birmingham goes wide and Middlesbrough are saved.
Minute 53'
Dangerous play by Middlesbrough that ends up invalidated for offside.
Minute 52'
First corner kick for Birmingham that ends up being turned away by the visiting team's defense.
Minute 50'
Dangerous attack by Birmingham ruled out for offside.
Minute 49'
In the opening minutes of the second half, Middlesbrough dominate possession and look to widen the gap by attacking with determination.
Minute 46 '| Substitution
Substitutions for Birmingham City :
In:
Georde Cardinal
Juninho Bacuna
Out:
Koji Miyoshi
Andre Dozzel
Second half kicks off
Middlesbrough leads 0-1 at the moment.
END OF FIRST HALF
End of the first half, we go to the break with the score 0-1.
Minute 45'
An additional 2 minutes is added.
Minute 44'
it's still Middlesbrough attacking, while Birmingham are trying to wait it out to counter-attack to get the equalizer.
Minute 43'
Second corner kick of the match for Middlesbrough that ends in a shot wide of goal
Minute 40'
The match picks up in intensity again, with both teams looking to keep possession of the ball. Both teams are defending solidly, not giving away space, and play is mainly in the middle of the pitch.
Minute 38'
Dangerous shot from Middlesbrough that goes wide, Birmingham is saved.
Minute 37'
After the corner kick, a counter attack generates a chance for Birmingham that ends in a shot wide of the goal. Middlesbrough is saved from a dangerous goalmouth scramble.
Minute 35'
First corner kick of the match in favor of Middlesbrough that ends up being cleared by the home defense.
Minute 34'
Birmingham's dangerous shot is deflected wide, Middlesbrough saved
Minute 31'
Dangerous counterattack by Middlesbrough that almost ended in a goal, Birmingham is saved
Minute 27'
"he match is constantly interrupted due to fouls in the middle of the field. The imprecision of both teams, added to the pressure of the home team, is generating desperation, resulting in errors in passing and the generation of more fouls.
Minute 25'| Substitution
Substitution for Birmingham City :
In:
Cody Drameh
Out:
Marc Roberts.
Minute 23 '| Yellow Card
Jonathan Howson (Middlesbrough) receives a yellow card.
minute 21'
After Birmingham's deflected shot, Middlesbrough's surprise goal has woken up the home side, who are now looking for an equalizer by attacking and pressing high up the pitch.
minute 17' GOOOLLLL
GOOOOOLLLLLL for Middlesbrough!
Riley McGree makes it 0-1
Minute 16
Dangerous Birmingham cross cleared by Middlesbrough defense
Minute 13
Birmingham are starting to take possession of the ball and finding space in the Middlesbrough defense.
Minute 10
Middlesbrough take a shot that goes wide, saving Birmingham.
Minute 8
The match is played in the middle of the pitch. Middlesbrough is still playing backwards and playing the ball, looking for space so they can generate attacks against the home team.
Minute 5
Birmingham can't get out of the midfield, many inaccuracies and the high pressure of the visiting team make them lose possession of the ball very quickly.
Minute 3
Middlesbrough take a shot that goes wide, saving Birmingham.
Minute 1
In the first minutes of the match, Middlesbrough manages to keep possession of the ball by playing in their own half, while Birmingham, with high pressure, looks to win the ball back.
The match is underway!
The ball rolls St Andrew's Stadium
Pre-competitive movements
Pre-competition movements
Both teams warm up at St Andrew's Stadium.
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We are ready to bring you the match between Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough in the 38th round of the EFL Championship.
Middlesbrough Starting XI:
The #Boro team 🔴⚪️@unibet #UTB pic.twitter.com/s1WxbharaB — Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) March 12, 2024
Birmingham City Starting XI:
𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 🔵
Three changes from Saturday 🔄
Lairdo comes back in 👊
Dozzell returns to the midfield 💪#BCFC pic.twitter.com/nnH9ZRgGBs — Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) March 12, 2024
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Key Player - Middlesbrough
Emmanuel Latte Lath, striker. A good player who has been designated the responsible for scoring the goals, Middlesbrough, the previous season was left at the gates of the Premier League and this season has been more complicated, but they do not lose the rhythm, this 25 year old player, is the scorer of the team with 6 goals in twelve matches, no doubt he will be crucial in the closing of the season.
Key Player - Birmingham City
Koji Miyoshi, 26-year-old experienced midfielder. The Japanese has been an important player for Birmingham City in the EFL Championship, he is considered one of the club's best players thanks to his 4 goals and 12 assists in 31 matches.
Last Middlesbrough line-up
1 Dieng S. (G)
17 McNair P.
3 van den Berg R.
5 Clarke M.
12 Ayling L.
16 Howson J. (C)
28 O'Brien L.
27 Engel L.
8 McGree R.
21 Forss M.
9 Latte Lath E.
Last Birmingham City's line-up
21 Ruddy J. (G) (C)
12 Drameh C.
44 Aiwu E.
4 Roberts M.
3 Buchanan L.
34 Sunjic I.
13 Paik Seung-Ho
11 Miyoshi K.
29 Pritchard A.
7 Bacuna J.
28 Stansfield J.
Designated Referees
Central referee: Andy Davies
Assistant one: Graham Kane
Assistant 2: Lewis
Fourth official: Jeremy Simpson
Record between the two
In the last 4 head-to-head meetings between Birmingham City and Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough have won all 4 matches, giving them a positive record against their opponents.
How do Middlesbrough arrive?
The Boro come in with 2 defeats and 2 wins. The last victory was away against QPR, who beat them 0-2. They currently occupy the 11th place in the general table.
How is Birmingham City coming?
The 'Blues' from the last 4 matches played come in with 1 draw, and 3 defeats. In the last match, Birmingham City took an away defeat against Millwall , being 1-0, Birmingham City is in the 21st position in the table.
The Championship continues
England's Second Division brings us a duel between two teams that are in the middle of the table,
This makes it all the more attractive as both will go out with their best players to get three 'golden' points.
Stadium
St Andrew's Stadium will be the venue for this match of Matchday 38, it is located in the neighborhood of Bordesley, Birmingham, England. It was officially opened on December 26, 1906. It has been Birmingham City's home ground since its opening. It has a capacity for 30 thousand spectators and cost 10 million pounds sterling to build.
Welcome
Welcome to the blog commentary of the match Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough, corresponding to the 38th round of the EFL Championship. The match will take place at St Andrew's Stadium, at 13:45.