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West Brom's Set-Piece Power Secures Crucial Championship Win
30 Dec
Summary
- Defensive headers from Campbell and Phillips secured a 2-1 win.
- Head coach Ryan Mason focused on improving set-piece effectiveness.
- QPR's coach noted Albion's superior power in the second half.
West Brom's tactical focus on set-pieces paid off handsomely in a crucial 2-1 Championship victory against Queens Park Rangers. Head coach Ryan Mason revealed that sharpening their delivery and execution from corners and free-kicks was a key objective, leading to goals from defenders George Campbell and Nat Phillips. This win provided much-needed relief after a recent run of four defeats in five matches.
Campbell opened the scoring in the 25th minute from a Callum Styles corner, with Phillips adding the decisive second goal in the 55th minute via a Mikey Johnston free-kick. Despite QPR managing to equalize through an own goal, their efforts were ultimately thwarted by West Brom's aerial dominance and improved second-half performance.
QPR head coach Julien Stephan admitted his team lacked the power to match West Brom in the second half, noting that his side could not convert their own opportunities. The victory underscores the importance of specialized training and belief in set-piece routines for achieving success in competitive leagues.
