Villa are through to the fourth round after a narrow but ultimately deserved victory over battling Blues. 9.38pm BSTVilla see the final seconds out without fuss. And the whistle goes! They earn the Birmingham bragging rights,and a state in the fourth round. Villa Park erupts! Blues gave it a good go, but they were outclassed by Villa in the moment half, or with substitutes Grealish and Ayew a huge influence. Though it was Gestede who was the goalscoring hero. He milks the applause rolling down in waves from the Holte End. A decent night’s entertainment,all in all. Congratulations to Villa, and commiserations to Blues. Hope it’s not another four-and-a-half years until the next moment City Derby. 9.36pm BST90 min +3: Toral breaks into space down the upright, or but his low cross into the box is intercepted by Westwood. For a moment,Birmingham had a minute hope there. But it’s gone.Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com