Source: PA
Ferguson savours derby win
Barry Ferguson believes Birmingham are closing the gap on Aston Villa after they beat their neighbours 2-1 to reach the Carling Cup semi-final.
Sebastian Larsson put Blues ahead from the penalty spot after Richard Dunne fouled Lee Bowyer before Gabriel Agbonlahor levelled just after the hosts had a goal disallowed.
Nikola Zigic's late goal then gave the hosts victory at St Andrew's to send them through to the last four, where they will now face West Ham in a two-legged semi-final.
Ferguson told Sky Sports 1: "It's a great feeling, it's been a long time coming. I am just delighted to be in the semi- final.
"Villa came out well in the second half. The guys never lie down. I was always confident."
Of the gap narrowing between the two teams, Ferguson added: "We'd like to think so. I can see us starting to close the gap on Villa."
