West Bromwich Albion U21 edged out Sunderland U21 with a 2-1 victory after a competitive second half that saw all the goals and pivotal moments unfold. The initial breakthrough came from Sunderland U21 with an early second-half goal at 00:54:18, giving them an important psychological edge. However, West Bromwich's ability to recover quickly, equalising at 01:17:56, was crucial in maintaining their momentum and morale for the remainder of the match.

Statistically, the game was evenly matched with West Bromwich U21 executing a slight edge in set-pieces by winning 8 corner kicks compared to Sunderland's 6. This pressure from corners contributed to their late goals, highlighting their advantage in aerial play and set-piece utilization. Moreover, the home team demonstrated discipline in attack, being caught offside only twice, compared to Sunderland's 3 offsides, which shows a more cohesive attacking strategy and sharper focus on timing their runs.

Foul play was moderately controlled with West Bromwich accumulating two yellow cards close together in the match just after Sunderland's initial goal, suggesting possibly heightened aggression in an attempt to regain control of the game. Sunderland’s single yellow card at 01:05:25 suggests disciplined play, however, it did not translate into defensive resilience as they could not hold onto their lead. West Bromwich's effective use of substitutions and tactical adjustments post yellow cards was likely instrumental, as they managed to clinch the game with a decisive goal at 01:34:30, ultimately sealing their victory.

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