Albion head coach Graham Potter was delighted with the courage and quality his young team displayed against a physical Championship team and also praised striker Andi Zeqiri.
The Swiss attacker has had few chances to shine in the first team but his goal tonight - coupled with injuries to Danny Welbeck and Neal Maupay, plus the departure of Florin Andone - could see Zeqiri feature against Everton in the Premier League this Saturday.
"Yes, absolutely," said Potter. "He is pushing all the time. We know his quality. He has suffered because he hasn't always played in the nine position.
"But he has always been positive. It has not been easy for him for lots of different reasons. He his personality has been excellent.
"Everyone at the club loves him. He's a great kid, always smiling, trying to help the team."
"He knows how much the club think of him and how much I think of him. Whatever situation he is in he always tries his best, which sounds like a given but is not always the case.
"I'm delighted he played as a nine and that he scored."
Speaking about the performance as a whole, Potter added: "Really satisfying, very proud of the players. They were fantastic. A young team, they showed courage, had to defend against a strong, physical team.
"Keeping a clean sheet here is not easy."
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League speculation below…
. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 31: A detailed view of the Nike Strike Aerowsculpt Official Premier League match ball is seen prior to the Pre-Season Friendly match between Manchester City and Barnsley at Manchester City Football Academy on July 31, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
Nike Strike Aerowsculpt Official Premier League match ball. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Photo: Lewis Storey
. Diallo could stay put
Manchester United wonderkid Amad Diallo looks set to miss out on a loan move to Wolverhampton Wanderers, Burnley or Crystal Palace. (The Athletic) (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
1. Diallo could stay put
Manchester United wonderkid Amad Diallo looks set to miss out on a loan move to Wolverhampton Wanderers, Burnley or Crystal Palace. (The Athletic) (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
2. Bielsa pulled plug on Lang and Cunha
Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa pulled the plug on potential deals to sign both Noa Lang and Matheus Cunha this summer. (The Athletic) (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images) Photo: Maja Hitij
3. Hornets sign Sissoko
Tottenham Hotspur have sold Moussa Sissoko to Watford. (Official announcment) (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) Photo: Valerio Pennicino
4. Leeds still keen on Nandez
Leeds United are still in the race to sign Nahitan Nandez this summer, although Tottenham continue to provide strong competition. (Calcio Mercato) (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images) Photo: Enrico Locci