Birmingham 2-1 Sunderland

Published : 24 Oct 2009 15:55:47

Birmingham survived a late fightback from Sunderland to seal a deserved win in front of new owner Carson Yeung. The Blues dominated the first half and defender Liam Ridgewell flicked in the opener off his chest from Sebastian Larsson's whipped-in free-kick. Scotland's James McFadden slotted in a fine second goal after a dazzling back-heel flick from Cameron Jerome. But Scott Dann headed a late own goal to set up a nervous finale, with Darren Bent inches away from an equaliser. The.... read more