Watford overcame Stoke City in a close win on Friday, 1x2, on matchweek 26. In this competition, Michael O´Neill's team came from two draws, and Xisco Muñoz's team came from two wins.
The first half came to an end without goals.
The first goal of the game was scored by Troy Deeney, from the penalty spot, after 64 minutes. In the 68th minute, Ismaila Sarr struck the second goal for Watford, with a right-foot shot inside the box, laid on by Troy Deeney. With his 5th goal of the season. Steven Fletcher netted the last goal with 83 minutes on the clock with a left-foot strike inside the penalty area. With this strike, Steven Fletcher reached 5th goals for the season.
After the result Watford are 4th in the table, with 47 points, while Stoke City sit 10th place, with 37 points. In the next fixture, Watford's team visit Millwall, whilst Stoke-on-Trent's team will play away against Huddersfield Town.
Stoke City | Watford | |||
7 | 3 | Shots | 2 | 8 |
8 | 1 | Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
3 | Total Tackles | 3 | ||
2 | Tackles Won | 2 | ||
8 | 4 | Ball steals | 12 | 7 |
7 | 67 | Total Passes | 45 | 8 |
7 | 60 | Passes Completed | 34 | 8 |
2 | Saves | 2 | ||
8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 3 | 7 |
7 | 4 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 8 |