[h=3]Crofts sends Albion through[/h]5:05pm Saturday 4th January 2014 in Albion By Brian Owen
Andrew Crofts fires Albion into the fourth round (photo Simon Dack)
Andrew Crofts fired Albion into the fourth round of the FA Cup today.
The Seagulls were well worth their 1-0 home win over Reading, despite a few nervy moments late on.
Crofts fired home after an Ashley Barnes lay-off on 32 minutes to secure a place in tomorrow afternoon’s draw.
His shot took a deflection off Alex Pearce to beat outstanding Reading keeper Adam Federici.
But Albion were due a bit of luck.
Keith Andrews, impressive full debutant Solly March and Barnes had all hit the woodwork before the goal went in.
Federici later kept out March’s low drive and a Kemy Agustien curler.
Reading improved late on but the busy Adam Le Fondre headed their best chance off target.
Gordon Greer successfully came through 56 minutes on his return after a calf injury.
Adam Chicksen had his first start for the club at left-back and Lewis Dunk also enjoyed welcome game time after replacing Greer.
Original article
Andrew Crofts fired Albion into the fourth round of the FA Cup today.
The Seagulls were well worth their 1-0 home win over Reading, despite a few nervy moments late on.
Crofts fired home after an Ashley Barnes lay-off on 32 minutes to secure a place in tomorrow afternoon’s draw.
His shot took a deflection off Alex Pearce to beat outstanding Reading keeper Adam Federici.
But Albion were due a bit of luck.
Keith Andrews, impressive full debutant Solly March and Barnes had all hit the woodwork before the goal went in.
Federici later kept out March’s low drive and a Kemy Agustien curler.
Reading improved late on but the busy Adam Le Fondre headed their best chance off target.
Gordon Greer successfully came through 56 minutes on his return after a calf injury.
Adam Chicksen had his first start for the club at left-back and Lewis Dunk also enjoyed welcome game time after replacing Greer.
Original article