00:00In the space of five second half seconds against Hull City, Kiyoga Fariyashi's start to Birmingham City was summed up.
00:09An incisive run and pass from Patrick Roberts found him on the edge of the box, where he cleverly shifted the ball between John Egan's legs, leaving the defenders flat-footed and creating a prime chance.
00:23With little time to think, Kiyoga opted for a left-footed toe-poke. It skewed off target and outs for a goal kick.
00:31Another chance wasted by the Blues' marquee summer signing and the groans around St Andrews were louder than usual, as the ball spun harmlessly towards the advertising boards.
00:41Excitement and expectation around Kiyoga are beginning to turn to frustration.
00:46Maybe his best days were indeed at Celtic, as suggested by observers at the time.
00:52His tap-in against Sheffield United in the first round of the Carabao Cup remains his only goal in 22 games.
01:00Manager Chris Davis has stuck to his reassuring line. He just gets lots of chances. He's been sharp in training.
01:06That's a good sign and you can see that it's coming.
01:09With Kiyoga, the fact he always gets chances is the encouraging part.
01:14I know he can score because I've seen the hundreds he has scored.
01:18He's got to continue and believe in himself like I believe in him and I know he'll come good.
01:24The problem is that with each missed opportunity, Kiyoga now leads the championship with six big chances wasted.
01:32The crowd's belief is fading.
01:33Strikers are judged on goals, not just runs or chances created.
01:39Unless he rediscovers his scoring touch quickly, supporters will question whether Birmingham's biggest summer investment could have been better spent.
01:48Handing him a three-year contract based on his form from Celtic rather than his record at Rennes was always a gamble.
01:56For now, Kiyoga's flair and clever movement remain evident, but St Andrews' patience is finite.
02:01The pressure is mounting and unless he begins converting chances, the optimism that greeted his arrival risks being replaced by a growing sense of disappointment.
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