SOLIHULL Moors lost 3-0 against a strong Birmingham City side in the Arthur Cup in as the two clubs came together to remember the life of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes.
Arthur, a Birmingham City supporter, tragically died in June 2020 at the age of six.
Proceeds from the game will support the Solihull Moors Foundation and the NSPCC for the preventative work they do with at-risk children in Birmingham.
More than 1,000 supporters attended the game which marked the fourth installment of the annual fixture.
Blues named international players Bright Osayi-Samuel and Tomoki Iwata in a strong first-half side with Moors seeking a first pre-season victory.
Birmingham made a quick start as August Priske saw his header ruled out for offside after just three minutes.
And Blues took the lead two minutes later when Priske scored from the penalty spot after Briar Bateman drew a foul in the box.
Moors goalkeeper Nat Ford then saved Bateman’s curling effort before Taylor Gardner-Hickman fired a long range effort narrowly over the crossbar.
Blues changed their entire starting XI at the break which saw Premier League winner Demarai Gray take to the pitch.
The visitors doubled their lead on 51 minutes when Matty Carson diverted Alex Cochrane’s dangerous low cross into the back of his own net.
And Gray completed the scoring late on after he picked up a loose ball just inside the Moors half and rode several challenges before coolly finding the net.
Moors continue their pre-season campaign against Hednesford Town on Saturday, July 18 with kick-off at 3pm at Keys Park.
