10-man Bolton claw back draw in clash with Blues

FT: Bolton 2 Birmingham

Kevin Davies and Robbie Blake struck from set-pieces as 10-man Bolton came from two down to claim a draw in a fiery Barclays Premier League contest with Birmingham.

Blues defender Roger Johnson began an eventful afternoon at the Reebok Stadium with an early opener before getting involved in an incident that saw Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen sent off.

Craig Gardner doubled Birmingham’s lead but Davies replied with a penalty after a Johnson foul and veteran Blake levelled with a stunning free-kick.

Bolton increased the pressure and Davies got in another shot only to be flagged offside.

The Trotters levelled nine minutes from time after Cahill was fouled on the edge of the area by Barry Ferguson.

Summer signing Blake, a 67th-minute replacement for Elmander, stepped up to curl in a brilliant equaliser.

Davies almost grabbed a late winner but blasted wide from inside the box.

Jerome had a chance in injury time at the other end but Bogdan blocked with his feet.