Chris Lepkowski stunned by Karlan Grant goal for West Brom v Cardiff
West Brom dominated Cardiff City for the entirety of their Championship clash on Tuesday evening.
Mick McCarthy named five colossal central defenders, but that plan unravelled immediately as Karlan Grant fired home the opener within five minutes.
That turned out to be part of another big win in the end, with the striker continuing his brilliant run of form in front of goal.
Chris Lepkowski was also left delighted with the strike, as Grant arrowed in an absolute rocket with his first action of the game.
Writing on his personal Twitter account as the ball hit the back net, he let his delight known as the Baggies took control in the Welsh capital.
“Stunning strike,” he wrote.
Stunning.
If that was the word to describe the opener, the second goal was simply embarrassing – but thankfully, for Cardiff.
Grant looked destined for an assist to Callum Robinson, but his misplaced shot was somehow smashed into his own net by Curtis Nelson.
That isn’t taking anything away from the former Huddersfield man, who was once again the dangermen in the final third for the entire clash.
After drawing three straight matches in the Championship and struggling to find the back of the net was one of the major problems.
With Grant finding his confidence and own goals such as this one, it was never going to be a problem in Wales this evening.
What a goal it was, and it got the Baggies off to the perfect start on the way to another perfect three points.
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