City's final pre-season friendly ends in a draw

City's 2015/16 Pre-Season came to a close with an entertaining 2-2 draw against a Birmingham City XI at Aggborough tonight.

Ryan Rowe gave City a 24th minute lead after being put through one on one with the advancing Blues keeper Connal Trueman, calmly firing home.

Kyle McFarlane brought the scores level just before half time after Jamie Smith's attempted header back to Nathan Vaughan fell short, nipping in to lift the ball over the advancing City keeper.

The second half opened up with several changes for both sides and The Blues took the lead with a penalty from Liam Truslove after Nathan Vaughan fouled inside the box.

City fought back to force several corners before drawing level with 12 minutes remaining. Ryan Rowe was brought down in the box by Blues keeper Trueman who then saved Sean Geddes spot kick, but Geddes quickly followed up with the rebound.

City survived a late scare when Blues substitute Viv Soloman-Otabor had the goal at his mercy shooting towards the empty net but a tremendous diving goal line clearance from Kieran Morris denied the Blues striker.

City's next game will be the opening fixture of the new season away at Gainsborough Trinity on Saturday 8th August followed by the first home game at Aggborough on Tuesday 11th with a 7.45pm Kick Off.