English
Watford Stages Thrilling Comeback at Pride Park
Derby, England – In a match full of twists and turns, Watford staged a spectacular comeback to defeat Derby County on their own ground, Pride Park. The match, corresponding to matchday 16 of the Championship, offered an interesting tactical duel, although Watford was the one who ultimately took the victory.
Derby County took the lead with a goal from D. Sanderson in the 36th minute, after a balanced first half. The local joy lasted until the second half, when S. Langas extended the lead in the 55th minute. However, Watford did not give up and began their siege on the rival goal.
L. Kjerrumgaard reduced the deficit for Watford in the 61st minute, starting a phase of visitor dominance. Watford’s constant pressure found its reward in the 85th minute, when E. Kayembe converted a penalty, tying the score. Propelled by the draw, Kayembe scored again in the 88th minute, this time with a normal goal after an assist from I. Louza, sealing the victory for Watford.
The match was characterized by physical play, with a total of 23 fouls committed between both teams. Derby County accumulated two yellow cards, while Watford received one. Although Derby had a higher number of corners (9), Watford dominated possession of the ball with 63%. Ultimately, the score reflected Watford’s superiority in the second half, despite the Derby County’s effort.
*Final Result: Derby County 2, Watford 3*
Substitutions derby: at minute 18 C. Morris came in and A. Weimann went out., at minute 70 B. Brereton Diaz came in and K. Jackson went out., at minute 70 P. Agyemang came in and L. Salvesen went out., at minute 90 S. Langas came in and L. Thompson went out.
Substitutions watford: at minute 35 K. Baah came in and N. Irankunda went out., at minute 65 L. Kjerrumgaard came in and M. Doumbia went out., at minute 65 H. Kyprianou came in and V. Semedo went out., at minute 81 O. Maamma came in and M. Sissoko went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Derby
Titulares:
class=”wg_loader”>
