Birmingham City against Blackburn Rovers

Attempt blocked. Benedict McCarthy (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Attempt blocked. Nikola Kalinic (Blackburn Rovers) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Morten Gamst Pedersen with a cross.

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Scott Dann.

Attempt missed. Christopher Samba (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by David Hoilett.

Foul by Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City).

Ryan Nelsen (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in his own half.

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Pascal Chimbonda tries a through ball, but Benedict McCarthy is caught offside.

Attempt missed. Cristian Benitez (Birmingham City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a fast break.

Cristian Benitez (Birmingham City) hits the bar with a left footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Cameron Jerome following a fast break.

Attempt saved. Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Cristian Benitez.

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Liam Ridgewell.

Hand ball by Sebastian Larsson (Birmingham City).

Cristian Benitez (Birmingham City) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Foul by Christopher Samba (Blackburn Rovers).

Substitution, Birmingham City. Keith Fahey midfielder replaces James McFadden.

Roger Johnson (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Christopher Samba (Blackburn Rovers).

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Keith Andrews tries a through ball, but Nikola Kalinic is caught offside.

Attempt missed. Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Cristian Benitez with a headed pass.

Roger Johnson (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Nikola Kalinic (Blackburn Rovers).

Foul by Cristian Benitez (Birmingham City).

Pascal Chimbonda (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in his own half.

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Stephen Carr.

Attempt blocked. Benedict McCarthy (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Scott Dann (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Nikola Kalinic (Blackburn Rovers).

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Benedict McCarthy forward replaces Jason Roberts.

Goal! Birmingham City 2, Blackburn Rovers 1. Ryan Nelsen (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal following a set piece situation.

Attempt saved. Pascal Chimbonda (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Morten Gamst Pedersen with a cross.

Foul by Barry Ferguson (Birmingham City).

David Hoilett (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Roger Johnson.

Foul by James McFadden (Birmingham City).

David Hoilett (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Barry Ferguson (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Steven N'Zonzi (Blackburn Rovers).

Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Foul by Pascal Chimbonda (Blackburn Rovers).

Liam Ridgewell (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Nikola Kalinic (Blackburn Rovers).

Offside, Birmingham City. Liam Ridgewell tries a through ball, but Cristian Benitez is caught offside.

Attempt saved. Cristian Benitez (Birmingham City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

Attempt blocked. Roger Johnson (Birmingham City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by James McFadden.

Ryan Nelsen (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Ryan Nelsen (Blackburn Rovers).

Attempt blocked. Steven N'Zonzi (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Attempt blocked. Jason Roberts (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gaël Givet.

Barry Ferguson (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by David Hoilett (Blackburn Rovers).

Attempt missed. Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. David Hoilett midfielder replaces El Hadji Diouf.

Scott Dann (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Nikola Kalinic (Blackburn Rovers).

Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.

Goal! Birmingham City 2, Blackburn Rovers 0. Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Stephen Carr.

Second Half begins Birmingham City 1, Blackburn Rovers 0.

First Half ends, Birmingham City 1, Blackburn Rovers 0.

Steven N'Zonzi (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Liam Ridgewell (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Steven N'Zonzi (Blackburn Rovers).

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Roger Johnson.

Foul by Lee Bowyer (Birmingham City).

Nikola Kalinic (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Offside, Birmingham City. James McFadden tries a through ball, but Cristian Benitez is caught offside.

Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Pascal Chimbonda.

Attempt blocked. Cristian Benitez (Birmingham City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Cameron Jerome.

Offside, Birmingham City. Joe Hart tries a through ball, but Cristian Benitez is caught offside.

Foul by Stephen Carr (Birmingham City).

Keith Andrews (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in his own half.

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Stephen Carr.

Lee Bowyer (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Foul by Christopher Samba (Blackburn Rovers).

Attempt missed. Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Liam Ridgewell with a cross.

Attempt blocked. Lee Bowyer (Birmingham City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sebastian Larsson.

Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Ryan Nelsen.

Attempt blocked. Steven N'Zonzi (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Keith Andrews midfielder replaces Brett Emerton because of an injury.

Offside, Birmingham City. Stephen Carr tries a through ball, but Cristian Benitez is caught offside.

Attempt missed. Stephen Carr (Birmingham City) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.

James McFadden (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Steven N'Zonzi (Blackburn Rovers).

Foul by Roger Johnson (Birmingham City).

Jason Roberts (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in his own half.

Attempt missed. Jason Roberts (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Brett Emerton.

Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Pascal Chimbonda.

Attempt blocked. Sebastian Larsson (Birmingham City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by James McFadden.

Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Christopher Samba.

Attempt blocked. Cristian Benitez (Birmingham City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by James McFadden with a cross.

Goal! Birmingham City 1, Blackburn Rovers 0. Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Liam Ridgewell following a corner.

Attempt blocked. Cristian Benitez (Birmingham City) header from the centre of the box is blocked.

Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Ryan Nelsen.

Foul by Nikola Kalinic (Blackburn Rovers).

Liam Ridgewell (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Foul by Christopher Samba (Blackburn Rovers).

Roger Johnson (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Attempt missed. Nikola Kalinic (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Steven N'Zonzi with a headed pass.

Gaël Givet (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Lee Bowyer (Birmingham City).

Dangerous play by Gaël Givet (Blackburn Rovers).

Cristian Benitez (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

First Half begins.

Lineups are announced and players are warming up

Substitution, Birmingham City. Keith Fahey midfielder replaces James McFadden.

Roger Johnson (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Christopher Samba (Blackburn Rovers).

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Keith Andrews tries a through ball, but Nikola Kalinic is caught offside.

Attempt missed. Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Cristian Benitez with a headed pass.

Roger Johnson (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Nikola Kalinic (Blackburn Rovers).

Foul by Cristian Benitez (Birmingham City).

Pascal Chimbonda (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in his own half.

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Stephen Carr.

Attempt blocked. Benedict McCarthy (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Scott Dann (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Nikola Kalinic (Blackburn Rovers).

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Benedict McCarthy forward replaces Jason Roberts.

Goal! Birmingham City 2, Blackburn Rovers 1. Ryan Nelsen (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal following a set piece situation.

Attempt saved. Pascal Chimbonda (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Morten Gamst Pedersen with a cross.

Foul by Barry Ferguson (Birmingham City).

David Hoilett (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Roger Johnson.

Foul by James McFadden (Birmingham City).

David Hoilett (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Barry Ferguson (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Steven N'Zonzi (Blackburn Rovers).

Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Foul by Pascal Chimbonda (Blackburn Rovers).

Liam Ridgewell (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Nikola Kalinic (Blackburn Rovers).

Offside, Birmingham City. Liam Ridgewell tries a through ball, but Cristian Benitez is caught offside.

Attempt saved. Cristian Benitez (Birmingham City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

Attempt blocked. Roger Johnson (Birmingham City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by James McFadden.

Ryan Nelsen (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Ryan Nelsen (Blackburn Rovers).

Attempt blocked. Steven N'Zonzi (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Attempt blocked. Jason Roberts (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gaël Givet.

Barry Ferguson (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by David Hoilett (Blackburn Rovers).

Attempt missed. Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. David Hoilett midfielder replaces El Hadji Diouf.

Scott Dann (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Nikola Kalinic (Blackburn Rovers).

Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.

Goal! Birmingham City 2, Blackburn Rovers 0. Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Stephen Carr.

Second Half begins Birmingham City 1, Blackburn Rovers 0.

First Half ends, Birmingham City 1, Blackburn Rovers 0.

Steven N'Zonzi (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Liam Ridgewell (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Steven N'Zonzi (Blackburn Rovers).

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Roger Johnson.

Foul by Lee Bowyer (Birmingham City).

Nikola Kalinic (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Offside, Birmingham City. James McFadden tries a through ball, but Cristian Benitez is caught offside.

Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Pascal Chimbonda.

Attempt blocked. Cristian Benitez (Birmingham City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Cameron Jerome.

Offside, Birmingham City. Joe Hart tries a through ball, but Cristian Benitez is caught offside.

Foul by Stephen Carr (Birmingham City).

Keith Andrews (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in his own half.

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Stephen Carr.

Lee Bowyer (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Foul by Christopher Samba (Blackburn Rovers).

Attempt missed. Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Liam Ridgewell with a cross.

Attempt blocked. Lee Bowyer (Birmingham City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sebastian Larsson.

Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Ryan Nelsen.

Attempt blocked. Steven N'Zonzi (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Keith Andrews midfielder replaces Brett Emerton because of an injury.

Offside, Birmingham City. Stephen Carr tries a through ball, but Cristian Benitez is caught offside.

Attempt missed. Stephen Carr (Birmingham City) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.

James McFadden (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Steven N'Zonzi (Blackburn Rovers).

Foul by Roger Johnson (Birmingham City).

Jason Roberts (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in his own half.

Attempt missed. Jason Roberts (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Brett Emerton.

Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Pascal Chimbonda.

Attempt blocked. Sebastian Larsson (Birmingham City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by James McFadden.

Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Christopher Samba.

Attempt blocked. Cristian Benitez (Birmingham City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by James McFadden with a cross.

Goal! Birmingham City 1, Blackburn Rovers 0. Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Liam Ridgewell following a corner.

Attempt blocked. Cristian Benitez (Birmingham City) header from the centre of the box is blocked.

Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Ryan Nelsen.

Foul by Nikola Kalinic (Blackburn Rovers).

Liam Ridgewell (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Foul by Christopher Samba (Blackburn Rovers).

Roger Johnson (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

Attempt missed. Nikola Kalinic (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Steven N'Zonzi with a headed pass.

Gaël Givet (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Lee Bowyer (Birmingham City).

Dangerous play by Gaël Givet (Blackburn Rovers).

Cristian Benitez (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.

First Half begins.

Lineups are announced and players are warming up