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NEIL Etheridge and Birmingham City defeated Preston North End, 2-1, for their second consecutive victory in the English Football League Championship at Deepdale Stadium in Preston, England.
Etheridge rescued the Blues with a save from Tom Barkhuizen’s shot in the 88th. CLOCK:
Etheridge’s latest effort preserved the Blues’ lead after substitute Gary Gardner supplied the lead goal in the 85th minute.
It was also the Blues’ first victory at Preston since 2001. Birmingham City are now 11th with 13 points, eight behind league leaders Reading.
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“I am very excited about the team’s performance. We cannot forget where we came from and see where we got to. But this is the safe way, “said Blues manager Aitor Karanka.
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Riley McGree scored the first goal in the second minute, but Preston North End tied with a Jayden Stockley goal in the 24th.
