Carlos Corberan expressed his frustration at what he believed to be a clear penalty denied to West Brom during their goalless encounter against Blackburn in the Championship.
Despite enduring their lengthiest winless streak under Corberan spanning five matches, the Baggies maintained an undefeated run for three games and put up a resilient defensive performance against Rovers. The team created promising opportunities in the first half, with full-backs Darnell Furlong and Torbjorn Heggem missing prime chances.
The pivotal moment arrived in the second half when Furlong seemed to be fouled in the box by Todd Cantwell, yet the referee, John Busby, remained unmoved, leading to West Brom settling for a draw.
Reflecting on the match, Corberan remarked that, in his view, the incident merited a penalty as Furlong was impeded in his scoring attempt. Although the referee’s decision ultimately did not grant the spot-kick, Corberan commended his team’s overall performance, acknowledging the strenuous effort put forth to secure a point.
With the draw elevating West Brom to fourth place, Corberan emphasized the team’s perseverance and competitive spirit throughout the game, despite missed offensive opportunities.
On the other side, Blackburn maintained their sixth position after clinching their fifth clean sheet in seven matches. Despite missing a clear chance in the second half, they held their ground against a formidable opponent like West Brom.
Manager John Eustace commended his team’s resilience and defensive solidity against a top-tier rival in the league. He highlighted the team’s effort in maintaining a strong defensive front and praised their performance against a well-drilled opposition, ultimately expressing contentment with securing a valuable point from the hard-fought encounter.
