Savage strike helps Blues to bury 'Boro

ROBBIE SAVAGE was at the centre of controversy but had the last word as his stunning free-kick helped Birmingham to victory over the Carling Cup finalists.

Thu, 04 Mar, 2004 - 00:00
John Curtis

Birmingham 3 Middlesbrough 1

Savage was lucky to escape with a yellow card after a reckless first-half challenge on Boro defender Danny Mills that incensed Boro players but then showed another side with a stunning 20-yard free kick.

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