After the goal glut of the first two Premier League games of a new season it was never likely this match would serve up a feast.
But that won’t worry Tony Pulis as he celebrated signing his new contract by watching summer signing Ahmed Hegazi’s first-half header earn him three points.
A bright first-half display which should have brought more goals was followed by a brick wall defensive effort.
Summer signing Ahmed Hegazi made an instant impact for West Brom as a debut goal secured a 1-0 win over BournemouthHegazi, who joined the Baggies on a season-long loan for a fee of around £850,000, found the net with a powerful headerThe Egyptian international, who celebrated energetically, was excellent all game as he helped West Brom defend their leadAhmed Hegazi beat Andrew Surman in the air to head home from a Chris Brunt free kick after Allan Nyom had been fouled.