Leicester City recorded a 3-2 victory over fellow relegation-strugglers West Bromwich Albion courtesy of a stoppage-time strike from Jamie Vardy this afternoon.
The Baggies twice took the lead in the first period, but the Foxes were dominant after the break and found a late equaliser through Robert Huth.
Just when the match appeared to be heading for a draw, Vardy netted in the 92nd minute to hand maximum points to the league's bottom club.
Here, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the action between the two sides at The Hawthornes.
Match statistics
West Brom
Shots: 8
On target: 5
Possession: 45%
Corners: 4
Fouls: 15
Leicester
Shots: 12
On target: 4
Possession: 55%
Corners: 6
Fouls: 15
Was the result fair?
Yes. Although West Brom were the stronger team in the first period by a small margin, the visitors were completely dominant in the second half. Leicester looked more than capable of drawing level during the first period and the Baggies' gameplan was to defend deep; but it didn't work. The Foxes were lethal on the counter-attack and bombarded the West Brom box with crosses, particularly during the second half when the pressure finally paid. Credit must also go to Nigel Pearson's side for the way they refused to settle for a draw and continued to rush at the Baggies defence until they broke through again to steal three deserved points.
West Brom's performance
Tony Pulis will draw positives from the way his side played in the first half, showing creativity and a goalscoring threat in the midfield through Craig Gardner and Darren Fletcher. They deserved their half-time lead, but always looked there for the taking, constantly misplacing passes and looking vulnerable at the back, where Joleon Lescott had a particularly poor game. Saido Berahino was perhaps the most disappointing Baggies player of all this afternoon, showing questionable decision-making and poor team play, leaving his side lacking bite up front. Pulis's side were swept aside in the second period, failing to pull off their defensive gameplan and ending up being turned over by a determined Leicester, who simply wanted it more.
Leicester's performance
This was arguably one of Leicester's best performances of the season. While they were second best in the first half, they never let this get to them and refused to give up the fight. Marc Albrighton and Esteban Cambiasso were highly creative in the midfield, crafting countless goalscoring opportunities for the front pairing of Leonardo Ulloa and David Nugent. Leicester dominated the second half and frankly embarrassed their opponents, pressurising them until they caved and surrendered all three points.
Sports Mole's man of the match
Marc Albrighton: Albrighton had a superb game in the midfield, menacing the West Brom defence with cross after cross. Ulloa and Nugent were able to terrorise the Baggies rear guard thanks to his exceptional service and he was lethal from set pieces, too.
Biggest gaffe
This goes to Cambiasso for his futile protest against West Brom's opening goal. The Argentine veteran clearly forgot that we now have goal-line technology in the Premier League as he continued to argue that he had cleared Fletcher's header off the line.
Referee performance
Credit goes to Martin Atkinson for keeping the lid on what was an intense relegation clash. The official handed out four yellows during the course of the game, while a more card-happy ref would likely have awarded more. His composure must have rubbed off on the players as tempers never boiled over.
What next?
West Brom: The Baggies side continue their efforts to avoid being sucked into the thick of the relegation dogfight at mid-table Crystal Palace next weekend.
Leicester: Leicester could potentially move off the bottom of the table if they defeat Swansea City at home in their next outing.
Mark Langshaw
