West Bromwich Albion defeated an inconsistent Newcastle United at the Hawthorns on Sunday 3–1 with two goals from striker Peter Odemwingie.
West Brom went ahead after 32 minutes of domination courtesy of Cameroon international Somen Tchoyi’s left-footer from 15 yards.
Newcastle’s performance would not have impressed manager Chris Hughton who doubtlessly delivered a severe tongue lashing during the break and the Magpies, if not exactly flying, were at least fluttering around more purposefully come the start of the second half.
Scott Carson was called into action to preserve his side’s advantage on 50 minutes when a header from Steven Taylor required a smart save. England striker Andy Carroll, who seemed to have arrived without his shooting boots, was guilty of wasting a couple of chances.
The Baggies managed to survive unscathed through Newcastle’s half hour purple patch and began to reestablish their ascendancy.
Peter Odemwingie duly extended their lead with welltaken goals on 71 and 88 minutes. Denmark’s Peter Lovenkrands, a half-time substitute for Shola Ameobi, managed an injury time consolation goal for Newcastle.
West Brom went ahead after 32 minutes of domination courtesy of Cameroon international Somen Tchoyi’s left-footer from 15 yards.
Newcastle’s performance would not have impressed manager Chris Hughton who doubtlessly delivered a severe tongue lashing during the break and the Magpies, if not exactly flying, were at least fluttering around more purposefully come the start of the second half.
Scott Carson was called into action to preserve his side’s advantage on 50 minutes when a header from Steven Taylor required a smart save. England striker Andy Carroll, who seemed to have arrived without his shooting boots, was guilty of wasting a couple of chances.
The Baggies managed to survive unscathed through Newcastle’s half hour purple patch and began to reestablish their ascendancy.
Peter Odemwingie duly extended their lead with welltaken goals on 71 and 88 minutes. Denmark’s Peter Lovenkrands, a half-time substitute for Shola Ameobi, managed an injury time consolation goal for Newcastle.
