Swansea City recorded their second Championship away win of the season after a pulsating 3-2 win at West Brom.
The Swans got off to a dream start, as Matty Sorinola scored his first goal for the club after just six minutes. West Brom then hit back in the second half, as Jake Livermore and Grady Diangana goals put the hosts in front.
But the final stages were packed with drama as first substitute Olivier Ntcham equalised, before Steven Benda saved Karlan Grant’s poorly struck penalty – which was harshly awarded by referee Graham Scott.
Perhaps it was fitting then that with the Jack Army singing his name, that substitute Michael Obafemi should score the winner, as he fired beyond David Button to earn his side all three points.
Russell Martin was rightly proud of his players, with the starting line-up was the youngest fielded in the Championship on Saturday.
The manager also paid tribute to the 1,700 plus Jack Army in his post-match press conference, saying “The fans played their part, no doubt about it.”
The Swans now travel to Watford on Wednesday evening looking for back-to-back away wins for the first time this season.
Team Lineups
West Brom: David Button, Darnell Furlong, Conor Townsend, Dara O’Shea, Tom Rogic (Jayson Molumby 57), Jake Livermore (captain) (Okay Uokuslu 78), Grady Diangana, Erik Pieters, Jed Wallace (Matty Phillips 90), John Swift (Karlan Grant 78), Brandon Thomas-Asante.
Unused Substitutes: Alex Palmer, Martin Kelly, Adam Reach.
Swansea City: Steven Benda; Nathan Wood, Kyle Naughton, Ben Cabango; Matty Sorinola (Armstrong Oko-Flex 75), Jay Fulton (Olivier Ntcham 66), Matt Grimes (captain), Ryan Manning; Luke Cundle (Michael Obafemi 63), Ollie Cooper (Joel Latibeaudiere 74); Joel Piroe.
Unused Substitutes: Andy Fisher, Harry Darling, Fin Stevens.
Referee: Graham Scott
Match Highlights
Watch highlights of the Swans excellent win at the Hawthorns, courtesy of the Swans Official YouTube channel.
Feature Image Credit: Swansea City Football Club