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Birmingham 1-1 Wolves | Birmingham 1-1 Wolves |
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Jody Craddock's controversial equaliser rescued a point for Wolves and put a dent in Birmingham's promotion hopes. | Jody Craddock's controversial equaliser rescued a point for Wolves and put a dent in Birmingham's promotion hopes. |
Referee Mark Halsey waved play on after Gary Breen's apparent foul on Sebastian Larsson and Craddock went on to meet Jay Bothroyd's flick to secure a point. | Referee Mark Halsey waved play on after Gary Breen's apparent foul on Sebastian Larsson and Craddock went on to meet Jay Bothroyd's flick to secure a point. |
It ended a run of five away defeats for Wolves, who were also indebted to a string of saves from Matt Murray. | It ended a run of five away defeats for Wolves, who were also indebted to a string of saves from Matt Murray. |
Gary McSheffrey's rising drive gave the hosts the lead, while Fabrice Muamba also went close before Craddock's goal. | Gary McSheffrey's rising drive gave the hosts the lead, while Fabrice Muamba also went close before Craddock's goal. |
Birmingham boss Steve Bruce on the head injury to Sebastian Larsson: "I spoke to the referee (Mark Halsey) and said that usually with a headinjury the game is stopped. | |
"He said he didn't think Larsson had a head injury. That's why he's rolling on the floor with his head in his hands!" | |
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy: "I am delighted to have come here and picked up the point. Birmingham had won five games on the trot and it was a great result for us. | |
"They had the better chances and our goalkeeper Matt Murray was excellent. | |
"But we have stuck to our task and had the better of the second half when we silenced the home crowd." | |
606 DEBATE: Give your thoughts on this match | 606 DEBATE: Give your thoughts on this match |