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FA Cup | Fifth Round
Feb 14, 2015 at 12.45pm UK
 
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4-0

Ideye (20', 57'), Morrison (42'), Berahino (72')
FT(HT: 2-0)

West Bromwich Albion thrash West Ham United to reach FA Cup quarter-finals

West Brom are through to the FA Cup quarter-finals courtesy of an emphatic 4-0 win over West Ham United.

West Bromwich Albion cruised into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup by thrashing West Ham United 4-0 at The Hawthorns this afternoon.

Brown Ideye of West Bromwich Albion scores their thrid goal with a header during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United at The Hawthorns on February 14, 2015© Getty Images

The hosts looked the stronger side from the start as James Morrison got forward inside the opening 10 minutes and appealed for a penalty when Kevin Nolan appeared to handle the ball, but the referee was not interested.

The Baggies did take the lead 20 minutes in as Craig Dawson charged down the wing before sending in a low cross for Brown Ideye, who turned it in at the near post.

West Bromwich Albion's Nigerian striker Brown Ideye celebrates scoring the opening goal as West Ham United's Spanish goalkeeper Adrian reacts during the English FA Cup fifth round football match between West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United at The Hawt© Getty Images

The Nigeria international wanted a penalty a few minutes later when he took a tumble while trying to get free during a corner, but once again Martin Atkinson waved for the hosts to play on.

Craig Gardner almost made it two when he unleashed a powerful drive from 30 yards out, but his strike bounced back off the underside of the crossbar, before the rebound was blasted high.

Tony Pulis's side did double their advantage before the break, though, as Morrison avoided a challenge from Alex Song before rounding two defenders and curling a 25-yard effort into the top corner.

James Morrison of West Bromwich Albion celebrates as he scores their second goal during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United at The Hawthorns on February 14, 2015© Getty Images

West Brom increased their lead further early in the second half when Stephane Sessegnon crossed the ball in after a quick counter-attack to leave Ideye to head in his second of the day.

The visitors almost pulled one back as Diafra Sakho forced a diving save from Ben Foster, but the West Brom goalkeeper could not be beaten.

Any hopes of a West Ham comeback were dealt a blow a few minutes later when Morgan Amalfitano was sent off just 10 minutes after coming off the bench for shoving Chris Brunt in the face, seconds after fouling the midfielder.

Morgan Amalfitano of West Ham United is shown a red card by referee Martin Atkinson and is sent off during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United at The Hawthorns on February 14, 2015© Getty Images

West Brom capitalised on their man advantage almost straight away as Saido Berahino made it four, smashing in from a tight angle after Sessegnon played him through.

Albion are the first team through to the draw for the last eight, which will take place on Monday.

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