Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has apologised to West Bromwich fans for missing a spot kick on tuseday, but still delighted that the club progressed to the t League Cup third round.
He played the entire game as West Brom defeated Oxford United 7-6 on penalties after
The Nigeria international striker was making his first start for West Brom after completing a £10 million move in the summer from Ukrainian club, Dynamo Kyiv.
With the scores tied at 1-1 after regulation time, it went down to the lotteries and Ideye, who took West Brom’s second penalty of the day failed from 12 yards but his miss did not prove fatal.
The Baggies recovered to win 7-6 with Jason Davidson burying the vital kick.
The West Brom manager, Alan Irvine said he was disappointed with his charges’ performance on the day.
“I’m disappointed with the performance overall, having not been disappointed with the previous two games where I’ve been pleased with what
I’ve seen,” Irvine told the club’s official website, www.wba.co.uk.
Irvine further noted that the game represented very good work out for Ideye and a few others who needed important minutes under their belts.
“I must consider how many players needed the game.
“The over-riding emotion is relief.
“I’m pleased to get through but disappointed too about some things we did as the game went on, particularly late in the second half.
“I’ve told the players I’m pleased we’re through – but we made very hard work of it, having been in a good position.
“We have to make sure we stop conceding late goals.
“It happened last year – and it has to stop,” he said.
