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West Brom 2, Burnley 1



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Published Date:
02 February 2008
WEST Brom come from behind to consign Burnley to their first league defeat since New Years Day.
Goals from Bostjan Cesar and Roman Bednar bring the Clarets' run of three successive wins to an abrupt end.

But it was Owen Coyle's side who got off to the perfect start, with James O'Connor firing them in front after only three minutes following Robbie Blake's free kick.

The Baggies were level just before the half hour, when central defender Cesar volleyed home Jonathan Greening's corner from just six yards.

And they completed the turnaround on the hour, when Paul Robinson crossed for Roman Bednar to head past Brian Jensen.

Jensen did come to Burnley's rescue 10 minutes later, saving Robert Koren's spot kick after he was brought down by Jon Harley.

But West Brom had done enough to bring Burnley's good run to an end, and put a dent in their play-off push.

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CLOCKWATCH

2 mins: Burnley carve out the first real chance of the afternoon, but after good play between Wade Elliott and James O'Connor on the right, O'Connor's cross is just too long for Chris McCann.

3 mins: GOAL!! Robbie Blake's free kick on the right is met by David Unsworth, and his header down is poked in by James O'Connor. West Brom 0-1 Burnley.

4 mins: The Clarets almost double their lead, but Chris McCann's left foot shot from long range flashes inches wide of Dean Kiely's right hand post.

7 mins: James Morrison's shot is deflected wide for a corner, and on the second attempt, he heads onto the bar when unmarked.

22 mins: Jonathan Greening's corner from the right is only half-cleared, but James Morrison' blasts harmlessly over the bar.

27 mins: GOAL!! West Brom are awarded a debatable corner on the right, and Jonathan Greening's flag kick is volleyed in from close range Bostjan Cesar. West Brom 1-1 Burnlley.

32 mins: Jonathan Greening's log ball into the box is flicked on by Roman Bednar, and Zoltan Gera's spectacular overhead kick flashing just wide of the upright.

42 mins: Good play on the edge of the area from Kevin Phillips ends with the former Sunderland man laying the ball for Zoltan Gera, who fires just wide.

Half-Time: West Brom 1-1 Burnley.

50 mins: Ade Akinbiyi heads Robbie Blake'a cross over the bar, following some fantastic wingplay from Wade Elliott.

60 mins: GOAL!! Paul Robinson whips a beautiful cross in from the left, and Roman Bednar rises above David Unsworth to plant a header in the far corner. West Brom 2-1 Burnley.

69 mins: Robert Koren is fouled by Jon Harley in the box, and after picking himself to take the penalty, sees his spot kick saved by Brian Jensen, low to his left.

71 mins: Andrew Cole makes spoace for himself before switching the ball to Wade Elliott, and after his ball across the box for Robie Blake is blocked, James O'Connor shoots straight at Dean Kiely.

West Brom: Kiely, Hoefkens, Albrechtsen, Cesar, Robinson, Gera, Greening, Koren, Morrison, Phillips (Beattie 61), Bednar (Teixeira 77).
Subs: Danek (GK), Brunt, Barnett.

Burnley: Jensen, Alexander, Varga, Unsworth, Harley, Gudjonsson (Spicer 82), J. O'Connor, McCann (Randall 70), Elliott, Akinbiyi (Cole 61), Blake.
Subs: Kiraly (GK), Caldwell.

Attendance: 22,206

Referee: Mike Pike (Cumbria).

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  • Last Updated: 04 February 2008 10:21 AM
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