Odin Bailey: Birmingham attacker celebrates his late winner against Middlesbrough
Odin Bailey: Birmingham attacker celebrates his late winner against Middlesbrough

Birmingham City 2-1 Middlesbrough: Odin Bailey nets late winner to deny Jonathan Woodgate's side


Birmingham City snatched a late winner in a dramatic finale at St Andrew's as their dominance was rewarded with a 2-1 Sky Bet Championship victory over Middlesbrough.

Spanish winger Fran Villalba crowned a man-of-the-match performance with his first goal in English football in the 33rd minute.

Kristian Pedersen and substitute Gary Gardner hit the woodwork for Birmingham and Boro goalkeeper Darren Randolph made a string of saves before Daniel Ayala equalised in the 87th minute.

But 19-year-old substitute Odin Bailey snatched the winner two minutes later to restore parity in a one-sided contest and end a run of three straight defeats for Pep Clotet's side.

Fran Villalba: Birmingham midfielder scores against Middlesbrough
Fran Villalba: Birmingham midfielder opens the scoring against Middlesbrough


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