Birmingham took the lead in the 28th minute off a header from Nikola Zigic. Arsenal star Robin Van Persie scored the equalizer 11 minutes later. The score remained level, and it seemed that the clubs were headed for extra time. Then, in the 90th minute, Arsenal keeper Wojciech Sczcesny spilled the ball right into the path of Obafemi Martins, who buried the winner.
Arsenal continue their quest for a major trophy, the most recent coming in the 2005 FA Cup Final. They currently sit 2nd in the Premier League, 4 points behind Manchester United. They play Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, March 8th.
Birmingham, on the other hand, have won their first trophy since the 1963 League Cup, and have qualified for next season's Europa League. They may be one of few teams to compete in Europe while playing outside of the top flight. Birmingham are currently 16th in the League, only 2 points out of the relegation zone.
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