Marcus Forss scores again for Under-18 side
ALBION’s youngsters suffered a 3-2 defeat at home to Manchester United in a thrilling U18 Premier League clash on Saturday.
United went ahead from the penalty spot inside the opening ten minutes, however, a clever finish from Finland youth international Marcus Forss brought the scores level shortly after.
The Baggies took the lead in the 28th minute when fine work from Nick Clayton-Phillips resulted in an own goal for one of the opposition defenders.
But just three minutes later the Red Devils grabbed an equaliser, and the visitors then had a fantastic opportunity to go into the break with the lead when they were awarded a second penalty. However, this time, the crossbar came to Jasko Keranovic’s rescue.
Jamie Smith’s men couldn’t keep their opponents out in the second period and a stunning strike from distance earned the points for United.
ALBION: Keranovic, Meredith, Artymatas, Melbourne, Morrison, Wilding, Nabi, Dool, Tulloch (Soleman 71), Phillips (Soule 83), Forss.
Unused subs: House, Healy, Chambers.