Pulis left disappointed after Sunderland point

Last updated : 02 October 2016 By Wba-mad Editor

Tony Pulis bemoaned Albion's finishing after the Baggies' 1-1 draw with Sunderland. 

Nacer Chadli continued his impressive start in Albion colours when he slotted home the opener in the 35th minute. 

But despite Albion having the better of the chances they were unable to find a second goal. 

Those missed chances gave Sunderland a lifeline and the Black Cats used one of their nine lives seven minutes from time when Patrick Van Aanholt's mishit effort found the top corner. 

Pulis said: "We needed a second goal. We had 21 crosses and 18 shots.

"When you're 1-0 up, there's always a chance to make a mistake and they can score. Fair play to Sunderland - they kept at it. Their supporters were fantastic and got behind them.

"They had a lot of possession - but we were happy to let them play backwards and square. We had good runners, but just lacked quality in the final third.

"We're desperately disappointed not to have won. We're not doing too badly. It's progress. Although it's slow, it's progress."

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