Rovers v Birmingham: 29 November 2023

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Kick-off

Rovers get the game underway towards the Darwen End.

 

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2'

Travis takes down Dembele on the flank. Lucky to not get an early yellow card.

 

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3'

A missed clearance from Brittain gives Birmingham the first shot of the game, comfortably saved by Wahlstedt.

 

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4'

Ball played into the box by Brittain to Moran. Out for a corner taken short and fizzled out for a Rovers throw.

 

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6'

Rovers pressure from outside the box results in a corner.

 

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7'

Some good attacking pressure from Rovers but nothing doing in the end.

 

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9'

Wharton plays a ball through to Szmodics on the flank. The low cross evades the defender and Dolan gets his feet tied up to spurn the opportunity.

 

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9'

More pressure from Rovers. Shot by Dolan saved by Ruddy. Rovers continue.

 

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11'

Birmingham counter, resulting in a Jutkiewicz shot straight to Wahlstedt.

 

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11'

Dolan on the ground holding his knee. Testing for ACL damage.

 

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13'

Dolan looks OK to continue. Off the pitch for now.

 

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Fresh odb.

12 mins familiar pattern developing as the rovers play attractive one touch football around the area but aren't laying a glove on brum.

 

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14'

Dolan back on. Rovers in possession.

 

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15'

Tronstad with a suicidal pass almost gifts Birmingham a goal.

 

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Dolan injured Leonard replaces him.

 

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15 mins Dolan limps off and replaced by Leonard

 

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15'

Dolan back down, now limping off. Looks like he will be substituted for Leonard.

 

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17'

Birmingham press the Rovers defence well. Goal kick after some nervy stuff at the back.

 

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18'

Tronstad loses possession again. Dembele gets a shot well off target.

 

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8 league starts for Tronstad, 6 wins.