West Ham United vs Birmingham City
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Who won: West Ham 2-0
West Ham United beat Birmingham City 2-0 on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Boleyn Ground. Goals for West Ham: Alessandro Diamanti (45'+2') and Carlton Cole (67').
Play by play
- Match ends, West Ham United 2, Birmingham City 0.
- Second Half ends, West Ham United 2, Birmingham City 0.
- 90'
Free kick won
Stephen Carr (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.
- 90'
Foul by Alessandro Diamanti (West Ham United).
- 90'
Attempt missed. Craig Gardner (Birmingham City) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by James McFadden following a set piece situation.
- 90'
Free kick won
James McFadden (Birmingham City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'
Foul by Valon Behrami (West Ham United).
- 87'
Attempt blocked. Mark Noble (West Ham United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ilan.
- 87'
Free kick won
Kevin Phillips (Birmingham City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 87'
Foul by Matthew Upson (West Ham United).
- 86'
Substitution, West Ham United. Mark Noble midfielder replaces Scott Parker.
- 85'
Free kick won
Michel (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.
- 84'
Offside, Birmingham City. James McFadden tries a through ball, but Kevin Phillips is caught offside.
- 84'
Free kick won
Scott Dann (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in his own half.
- 84'
Foul by Carlton Cole (West Ham United).
- 82'
Attempt missed. Barry Ferguson (Birmingham City) left footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 80'
Offside, Birmingham City. Scott Dann tries a through ball, but Kevin Phillips is caught offside.
- 78'
Offside, Birmingham City. Liam Ridgewell tries a through ball, but Cameron Jerome is caught offside.
- 77'
Substitution, Birmingham City. Michel midfielder replaces Lee Bowyer.
- 74'
Attempt missed. Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left misses to the right. Assisted by Joe Hart.
- 73'
Attempt missed. Valon Behrami (West Ham United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 72'
Offside, West Ham United. Matthew Upson tries a through ball, but Carlton Cole is caught offside.
- 68'
Free kick won
Craig Gardner (Birmingham City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 68'
Foul by Jonathan Spector (West Ham United).
- 67'
Goal! West Ham United 2, Birmingham City 0. Carlton Cole (West Ham United) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Julien Faubert with a cross.
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