James Morrison has kept the goals coming in the second half, with a beautiful move beyond Curtis Davies setting-up a left-footed strike from the edge of the area. Though the ball was not well-placed, it was hard enough and just far enough from Ben Foster to restore West Brom's lead. Near the hour mark of their match at local rivals Birmingham City, Albion has got up, 2-1.
Birmingham City Vs. West Brom: James Morrison Puts Baggies Up Near Hour Mark
The movement started with Steven Reid carrying the ball from his right back position into the final third. With nobody closing him down, Reid was able to pick-out Morrison at the top of the arc. Morrison took a bounce ball and touched it to the left of an oncoming Davies, setting up a left-footed half-volley from 18 yards out. The ball tailed away from Foster as the `keeper stretch for it, unable to save it from going high into the back of the net.
With Roy Hodgson's side up and on the road, you can already see Brom going more conservative. They're spending more time standing on the ball rather than moving with it. Gonzalo Jara, a defender, has been brought on for winger Jerome Thomas, serving as Hodgson's tell.
Alex McLeish has also made a change, bringing on a third forward. The goal-scorer, Jean Beausejour, is out. Kevin Phillips is in.
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