Albion faced a tough 2-1 defeat against Swansea City in their second Group C match in the Premier League Cup at The Hawthorns. The game saw Ollie Bostock equalize for Albion with 15 minutes left on the clock after an own goal from Ben Cisse gave Swansea the lead in the first half. Despite Albion dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Aimar Govea scored the winning goal for Swansea in stoppage time.
The match started with Albion creating the first chance as Harry Whitwell’s shot was saved by Swansea goalkeeper Ben Hughes. However, Swansea took the lead soon after with a deflected shot hitting the post and then going in off Ben Cisse. Despite the setback, Albion continued to press forward with Fenton Heard and Deago Nelson coming close to scoring before the break.
In the second half, Albion came out strong and almost equalized when Eseosa Sule’s shot hit the post. Harry Whitwell had two opportunities to score but was denied by Hughes on both occasions. Ollie Bostock finally found the back of the net with a well-taken shot to make it 1-1 with 15 minutes remaining. However, Swansea capitalized on a defensive lapse from Albion in stoppage time to secure the victory.
Overall, it was a disappointing result for Albion’s young team, leaving them with just one point from two matches in the Premier League Cup. Despite the loss, the team showed promise and determination throughout the game, creating several scoring opportunities and putting up a strong fight against Swansea.
Albion’s lineup included Cisse, Nelson, Diomande, Shaw, Frabotta, Iddrisa, Deeming, Whitwell, Heard, Sule, and Bostock, with substitutes like Parker, Richards, Higgins, and Chimeziri also getting playing time. The team will need to regroup and work on their defensive organization in future matches to avoid conceding late goals like they did against Swansea.
The highlights of the match can be viewed on WBA TV, showcasing the key moments and goals from the exciting clash between Albion and Swansea City. Despite the defeat, Albion fans can take pride in the team’s performance and look forward to better results in the upcoming matches in the Premier League Cup.
