Two penalties converted by Chris Brunt were enough to given West Bromwich Albion the victory over visiting Liverpool, with Roy Hodgson finally getting some sweet revenge over his former employers. Liverpool were denied a vital three points in the race for 5th place and a Europa League slot despite going ahead thanks to a 50th minute goal from Martin Skrtel. Less than twelve minutes had passed before that slender advantage was erased.
West Bromwich Albion Vs. Liverpool: Roy Hodgson Gets Revenge On Former Team With Win
Sortirios Kyrgiakos, who had a bit of a nightmare, tangled with Baggies forward Peter Odemwingie in the penalty area before felling him, and although it looked as though the Greek defender had managed to get a slight touch on the ball Martin Atkinson pointed to the spot anyway. Brunt didn't hesitate with the penalty kick, smashing past Pepe Reina to level the scores.
Worse was to come for Liverpool. With just two minutes to go, Odemwingie got the better of his man again and raced into the area only to be felled by Reina. Again Brunt stepped forward, and again the midfielder netted - but this time it was enough to secure an important victory for Albion - and a crushing blow for Liverpool’s hopes this season.
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