Josh Maja’s 8th goal of the season was all about magic and flair as he stunned Kenilworth Road with a slick backheel finish on Friday night.
His skilful touch put West Brom ahead against Luton Town, but the Baggies couldn’t hold their advantage, ultimately sharing the points after a spirited response from the hosts, Footballrover reports.
Maja, who left the pitch after 75 minutes, now has eight goals in 13 appearances for West Brom, delivering consistent performances.
Despite his moment of brilliance, Carlos Corberán’s man continues to struggle for a win, leaving fans eager for more than their recent pattern of draws.
Maja’s Nigerian compatriot Semi Ajayi missed the encounter due to injury, but Luton’s Victor Moses and Elijah Adebayo featured prominently, adding extra excitement to the game.
The equaliser: Tahith Chong’s timely strike
Maja’s first-half goal was nullified in the 60th minute when Tahith Chong seized on a defensive error, slotting home past goalkeeper Alex Palmer.
This scoreline marked the fifth consecutive draw for West Brom, who will need a decisive performance to break their deadlock streak when they host Burnley next week.
Josh Maja’s stunning backheel not enough as West Brom falter
West Brom’s lineup saw four changes from Corberán, who introduced Mason Holgate and Callum Styles for their first starts, alongside Jed Wallace and Karlan Grant.
The Baggies initially struggled to gain momentum, with Luton applying early pressure as Carlton Morris and Adebayo tested Palmer.
It wasn’t until first-half injury time that West Brom truly came alive. A fast-paced buildup involving Darnell Furlong, Grant, and Maja culminated in the Nigerian forward delivering a sweet backheel finish, a moment of magic that seemed to put West Brom on course for victory.
However, Chong’s second-half equaliser ensured Luton walked away with a hard-fought point, leaving West Brom with much to ponder before their upcoming home fixture.
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— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) November 1, 2024
As the Baggies prepare to face Burnley, the spotlight will be on Maja, whose consistent scoring could be key to lifting West Brom from their rut.
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