Alex McCarthy denies West Brom as Southampton secure first leg draw

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Alex McCarthy denies West Brom as Southampton secure first leg draw

“Breaking down barriers since 1978” was the message on the big screens in the seconds before kick-off, a nod to Laurie Cunningham, Brendon Batson and Cyrille Regis, a trio of West Bromwich Albion heroes credited with changing the face of the game. At the end of this playoff semi-final West Brom were left wondering what might have been after failing to find a way past the Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy, who ensured Friday’s second leg is fi…