Welcome to the match between Birmingham united and Colchester villa

2'

Byrne Reynolds ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Royston Revie got above Derek Heath to win the ball, then attempted a looping header at goal.

But Royston Revie didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was an epic miss.

3'

John Peck made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Tyrik Mathews.

4'

Byrne Reynolds played a wonderful ball for Tyrik Mathews, the ball was picked up by Tyrik Mathews before Masterman Cristianson could reach it.

The float cross came in from Tyrik Mathews on the wing, John Peck missed his interception.

Dax Ryely tried to nod the ball forward to a team-mate but Derek Heath got across to charge down the header.

5'

Millard Samson attempted to lob the ball forward but Leighton Sowards intercepted but couldn't control.

7'

Gorden Benjaminson tried to test the keeper from the freekick. But it was well wide from Gorden Benjaminson.

8'

Gorden Benjaminson surged past Tad Hallman!.

Gorden Benjaminson tried to dribble past Lennie Porter but Lennie Porter robbed Gorden Benjaminson.

10'

Leighton Sowards had shrugged off the challenge of Royston Revie and tried a long range effort.

But Leighton Sowards sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a poor effort from Leighton Sowards. He was lacking match sharpness.

12'

Ross Jinks tried to play a long ball but Sheridan Jerome did well to spot and intercept the pass.

15'

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

16'

Sheridan Jerome block tackled Ross Jinks before Ross Jinks attempted to deliver the ball.

17'

Gorden Benjaminson attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Tad Hallman.

18'

Byrne Reynolds ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Jaymes Tasker beat Derek Heath to the ball, then headed it to the goal.

But Jaymes Tasker blazed it over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

19'

Tad Hallman received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Lennie Porter, Tad Hallman trapped the ball nicely before Gorden Benjaminson could cut it out.

Tad Hallman looked certain to score from medium range but he was closed down well by Philander Wescott.

21'

Sheridan Jerome dribbled past Ross Jinks.

Sheridan Jerome escaped from the challenge of Millard Samson and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

But Sheridan Jerome sent it wide of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

22'

Byrne Reynolds made an attempt to move the ball forward but Masterman Cristianson made a great interception.

23'

Lennie Porter played a great ball for Tad Hallman, Tad Hallman picked up on the ball before Philander Wescott could cut it out.

Tad Hallman fired off a medium-ranged shot but Gorden Benjaminson got in and cleared the danger.

25'

Ross Jinks looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Leighton Sowards.

26'

Valentine Suggitt tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

28'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Kyler Bishop.

Byrne Reynolds tried to jink past Masterman Cristianson but Byrne Reynolds lost the ball to Masterman Cristianson's block tackle.

29'

Byrne Reynolds tried to sprint past Masterman Cristianson but Masterman Cristianson dispossessed Byrne Reynolds.

30'

The referee showed Dax Ryely a yellow card.

Sheridan Jerome tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Pete Deadman.

31'

Leighton Sowards jinked past Philander Wescott.

Leighton Sowards made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Gorden Benjaminson.

32'

Millard Samson took the ball past Tad Hallman.

Millard Samson tried to skip past the challenge of Lennie Porter but Lennie Porter dispossessed Millard Samson.

34'

Leighton Sowards was shown a yellow card.

John Peck dribbled past Royston Revie.

John Peck attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards but Tyrik Mathews scrambled the ball away.

36'

Gorden Benjaminson moved the ball forward for Philander Wescott, Philander Wescott took it in his stride before Tad Hallman could intercept.

Philander Wescott played the ball to Dax Ryely's feet, Dax Ryely took possession of the ball before Lennie Porter could cut it out.

Dax Ryely played a perfect pass for Royston Revie, Royston Revie took possession of the ball before Derek Heath could cut it out.

Royston Revie fired in a shot at goal but Kyler Bishop hoofed the ball clear.

37'

Byrne Reynolds tried to get onto the pass but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Masterman Cristianson.

39'

Gorden Benjaminson hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but the shot clattered off Lennie Porter.

41'

Ross Jinks lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Royston Revie beat Kyler Bishop to the ball but the ball went bad.

44'

Pete Deadman easily got past the challenge of Merritt Chapman.

Tad Hallman blocked Pete Deadman in a good, clean tackle before Pete Deadman could pass the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Birmingham united had 59% possession in the match, while Colchester villa had 41%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Gorden Benjaminson skipped past the challenge of Tad Hallman.

Gorden Benjaminson played the ball to Ross Jinks's feet, Ross Jinks trapped the ball nicely before Lennie Porter could reach it.

Ross Jinks delivered the ball to Philander Wescott, Philander Wescott took possession of the ball before Kyler Bishop could reach it.

Shot by Philander Wescott but Derek Heath got himself between the ball and goal.

47'

Dax Ryely darted past Tad Hallman.

Dax Ryely knocked a lovely ball for Pete Deadman, Pete Deadman trapped the ball nicely before Lennie Porter could cut it out.

Pete Deadman made space for himself and aimed for the top corner. Derek Heath didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Pete Deadman couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a shocking miss.

48'

Derek Heath received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Lennie Porter, the ball was picked up by Derek Heath before Philander Wescott could reach it.

Derek Heath made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Gorden Benjaminson.

49'

Sheridan Jerome tried to lift the ball forward but Millard Samson cut it out easily.

50'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Merritt Chapman.

Gorden Benjaminson made good use of the scissors dribble. As Tad Hallman lost his balance, Gorden Benjaminson dribbled past Tad Hallman.

Gorden Benjaminson tried to play a long ball forward but Lennie Porter cut it out easily.

51'

Millard Samson tried to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Leighton Sowards.

52'

Millard Samson stepped away from Leighton Sowards and blasted a banana shot from long range.

Ripley Walterson fisted the ball away.

54'

Byrne Reynolds tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Masterman Cristianson.

55'

Lennie Porter sent the ball into the area for Merritt Chapman, Merritt Chapman brought the ball down well before Tyrik Mathews could intercept.

Merritt Chapman struck from a narrow angle but Jaymes Tasker got in and cleared the danger.

56'

Byrne Reynolds tried to take the ball past Masterman Cristianson but Masterman Cristianson blocked Byrne Reynolds.

58'

Gorden Benjaminson tried to get past Lennie Porter but Lennie Porter succesfully won the ball from Gorden Benjaminson.

60'

Lennie Porter twisted past Philander Wescott.

Lennie Porter tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Gorden Benjaminson.

62'

Gorden Benjaminson received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Philander Wescott, Gorden Benjaminson took it in his stride before Tad Hallman could intercept.

Gorden Benjaminson fed the ball forward to Byrne Reynolds, Lennie Porter failed to reach the ball.

Byrne Reynolds stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Derek Heath.

63'

Pete Deadman looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Jaymes Tasker climbed above Kyler Bishop, then flicked the ball forward.

Ross Jinks struck from a narrow angle but the shot cannoned off Derek Heath.

65'

Jaymes Tasker received a yellow card.

66'

Ross Jinks hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards but Leighton Sowards threw himself in front of the shot.

69'

Lennie Porter turned with the ball past Philander Wescott.

Lennie Porter failed in his attempt to twist past Gorden Benjaminson.

71'

Pass by Ross Jinks to Millard Samson, Millard Samson trapped the ball nicely before Leighton Sowards could cut it out.

Millard Samson got the float cross in from the wing, Sheridan Jerome couldn't cut it.

Pete Deadman got to the ball before Derek Heath, then flicked the ball forward.

Ross Jinks struck from a narrow angle but Kyler Bishop cleared the ball from danger.

73'

Gorden Benjaminson tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Tad Hallman.

75'

Gorden Benjaminson knocked a lovely ball for Philander Wescott, Philander Wescott trapped the ball nicely before Tad Hallman could reach it.

Philander Wescott tried to play it past Lennie Porter but Lennie Porter blocked Philander Wescott.

78'

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

80'

Byrne Reynolds tried to dart past Masterman Cristianson but Byrne Reynolds lost the ball to Masterman Cristianson's block tackle.

81'

Valentine Suggitt played a perfect pass for Masterman Cristianson, Masterman Cristianson took possession of the ball before Gorden Benjaminson could cut it out.

Masterman Cristianson attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but Philander Wescott removed the danger.

82'

Byrne Reynolds surged past Masterman Cristianson!.

Byrne Reynolds looked certain to score from medium range but John Peck made a crucial intervention!.

83'

Jaymes Tasker took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

84'

Gorden Benjaminson tried to sprint past Tad Hallman but Tad Hallman blocked Gorden Benjaminson.

85'

Gorden Benjaminson tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Tad Hallman came close and blocked it.

86'

Sheridan Jerome tried to dribble past Ross Jinks but his possession is lost through a tackle by Ross Jinks.

89'

Philander Wescott tried to get past Tad Hallman but Philander Wescott lost the ball to Tad Hallman.

90'

Byrne Reynolds dribbled past Masterman Cristianson.

Byrne Reynolds tried to whip in a float cross but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from John Peck.

91'

Millard Samson's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

92'

John Peck tried to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Tyrik Mathews.

93'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Tad Hallman.

Lennie Porter's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

94'

Gorden Benjaminson darted past Tad Hallman.

Pass by Gorden Benjaminson to Pete Deadman, the ball was picked up by Pete Deadman before Lennie Porter could reach it.

Pete Deadman found a gap and drove the ball at goal. Kyler Bishop approached too late to tackle him.

Ripley Walterson failed to clear the ball away ... Pete Deadman scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Birmingham united 1 - 0 Colchester villa

End Match Birmingham united 1 - 0 Colchester villa