Odin Bailey scored the winner for Blues in just his third appearance for the clubTeenager Odin Bailey saved Birmingham City's blushes as his late goal earned them a deserved victory over Middlesbrough at St Andrew's. Defender Ayala looked to have rescued a point for the visitors before Bailey scored his first goal for Blues in just his third league appearance. A draw would have been cruel on a Birmingham side who had 26 attempts at goal, compared to Boro's five. A disjointed Middlesbrough side created little going forward until Ayala's goal and remain with just two league victories this season. Villalba, 21, eventually made Birmingham's pressure pay with the coolest of first-time finishes from just inside the box for his first Blues goal.

Source: BBC October 03, 2019 16:32 UTC