West Bromwich Albion defender Abdoulaye Meite failed to make the cut for South Africa, as did goalkeeper Vincent Angban.

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Albion boss Tony Mowbray made two changes during the interval, sending on Youssouf Mulumbu and Shelton Martis for Jay Simpson and Abdoulaye Meite.

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The Premier League newcomers have added Scott Carson, Gianni Zuiverloon, Marek Cech and Abdoulaye Meite to their squad so far, alongside several youngsters.

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It was Chelsea's first Premier League goal in 460 minutes, Kalou scoring from a tight angle after hesitation between Abdoulaye Meite and Jussi Jaaskelainen.

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West Brom are already minus Filipe Teixeira and Abdoulaye Meite.

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Arshavin's deep cross from the left hit the far post and fell to Abdoulaye Meite, who could not clear his lines and a Van Persie tackle saw the ball trickle over the line.

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Things hardly improved after the break either as an injury to Zuiverloon forced Abdoulaye Meite into action off the bench - although that at least provided watching Ivory Coast boss Sven Goran Eriksson with someone to watch.

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