English
Watford Edges Out Middlesbrough in Close Contest
Watford secured a 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium in a tightly contested Championship match. The only goal of the game arrived in the 40th minute, courtesy of Moussa Sissoko, assisted by Imran Louza. Despite Middlesbrough enjoying a larger share of possession (58%), Watford proved more clinical in front of goal, registering 14 shots (6 on target) compared to Middlesbrough’s 13 (5 on target). Both sides displayed a committed performance, evidenced by 7 fouls each and 2 yellow cards apiece. Ultimately, Watford’s attacking efficiency and defensive resilience secured them the three points.
Substitutions watford: at minute 46 T. Ince came in and M. Sissoko went out., at minute 64 R. Vata came in and M. Doumbia went out., at minute 80 J. Ngakia came in and R. Andrews went out., at minute 90 M. Pollock came in and G. Chakvetadze went out.
Substitutions middlesbrough: at minute 46 D. Burgzorg came in and D. Barlaser went out., at minute 58 F. Azaz came in and K. Iheanacho went out., at minute 59 A. Dijksteel came in and L. Ayling went out., at minute 67 S. Iling Junior came in and M. Whittaker went out., at minute 79 M. Forss came in and Neto Borges went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Middlesbrough
Watford
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