Pulis told the official web-site: "This was an excellent win today.
"The players have worked hard again and kept their shape very well and I thought we looked a dangerous side on the break.
"The only difference between today's game and other games over the past few weeks is that we've scored a goal and got that bit of luck we deserved.
He added: "Gifton's come into the team today at the last minute he played very well as did John Eustace.