Coventry City U21's drew 2-2 at Birmingham City in their penultimate PDL League 2 North fixture.
At St Andrews, Ian Foster fielded a trialist in defence and also included loanee from Celtic Dylan McGeouch.
In the 31st minute, Birmingham went in front through Demarai Gray but a minute before the break, the Sky Blues were level thanks to a stunning 25 yard free kick from Louis Garner.
Seven minutes into the second half and Garner scored again, finishing superbly from a George Thomas pass.
However, Reece Brown ensured that City's lead only lasted for ten minutes when he blasted home following a free kick not being dealt with by the City defence.
Six minutes from time and with both sides going for the win, the Sky Blues were awarded a penalty when Garner was fouled.Garner stepped up and took the kick but Callum Preston saved and the match was drawn.
City: Burge, R. Smith, Trialist, Urquhart, Haynes (C), McGeouch, Lawton, Finch, Rankin, Garner, G.Thomas. Subs: Richards, Dion Kelly-Evans, Devon Kelly-Evans, Bromley, Forrester.