Source: TheGuardian
West Brom hold nerve to knock Peterborough out of FA Cup on penalties
West Bromwich Albion’s desire to ensure the final third of their season amounts to something more than a grim battle against relegation was tested to the very limit by Peterborough United. Jon Taylor’s low shot saw the League One side take a thoroughly deserved second-half lead, and after a well-struck equaliser from Darren Fletcher took the tie into extra-time, both sides created chances to win a hugely entertaining encounter before the Baggies came through 4-3 on penalties.That one of Peterborough’s penalties was missed by Martin Samuelsen was harsh in the extreme. The 18-year-old Norwegian midfielder, on loan from West Ham, was outstanding throughout, but then so too were his team-mates. Such was their verve, energy, application and skill, at times it was difficult to say which was the side from the higher level. Related: Peterborough United 1-1 West Bromwich Albion (WBA win 4-3 on pens): FA Cup fourth round replay – as it happened Related: Barry Fry sees bright future for Peterborough after West Brom replay Continue reading......read full article