Birmingham Metropolis moved inside a degree of the Championship play-off locations after holding on for a 2-1 victory over Watford on Monday.
First-half objectives from Paik Seung-Ho and Demarai Grey secured all three factors for Chris Davies’ aspect at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park.
The Blues carried the higher attacking risk through the opening 45 minutes.
Nathan Baxter made a sensible save to disclaim Phil Neumann, however the Watford goalkeeper was powerless on the half-hour mark, when Paik stole possession within the guests’ half and drilled house.
The hosts doubled their lead two minutes earlier than half-time, with Grey turning house Jay Stansfield’s deep cross on the far publish.
However Javi Gracia’s aspect responded effectively after the break. Marc Bola examined James Beadle, earlier than Othmane Maamma halved the deficit within the 61st minute.
It was the Moroccan’s first objective for the Hornets, although it proved tutorial as Birmingham held on for victory.
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Birmingham registered their first victory in eight league conferences between the perimeters, and solely their second in 13 encounters.
Certainly, they got here out marginally forward on anticipated objectives, producing 1.26 xG to Watford’s 1.03.
The Blues have now claimed 20 factors at house this season, the joint-most within the Championship together with leaders Coventry Metropolis.
Watford, who keep fifteenth within the desk, missed the prospect to maneuver into the highest half, suffered their first defeat in six league matches.