Boyhood Birmingham fan Craig Gardner sent the Blues through to their first major Wembley final for 55 years with an extra-time winner in the Carling Cup semi-final match with West Ham at St Andrew's.
Dramatic Comeback
Gardner's goal capped a dramatic comeback by Alex McLeish's side who had fallen 3-1 behind on aggregate after Carlton Cole's superb first-half strike had rewarded the Hammers for their dominance.A stunning Lee Bowyer effort and a Roger Johnson header forced the match into extra-time before Gardner's moment of glory.
The former Aston Villa midfielder hit a fierce low shot that Robert Green could only palm into the net in the fourth minute of extra-time.
Birmingham will now meet Arsenal on 27th February at Wembley.
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