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Late Drama at Vicarage Road: Watford and Portsmouth Share the Spoils
Watford and Portsmouth played out a hard-fought draw at Vicarage Road in their Championship match on matchday 28. The game, characterized by a high tempo and intensity, ended with a score of 1-1.
Despite enjoying the lion’s share of possession (56%), Watford couldn’t translate that dominance into goals. Portsmouth, with 44% possession, looked dangerous on the counter. Portsmouth took the lead in the 73rd minute through A. Segecic, assisted by C. Chaplin. Just when it seemed like the visitors were heading for victory, M. Doumbia equalized for Watford in the 79th minute, with an assist from L. Kjerrumgaard.
The match, officiated by Ben Toner, was marked by intensity in midfield. A. Dozzell of Portsmouth received a yellow card in the 51st minute, and N. Irankunda of Watford was booked in the 90th minute. Both teams earned a similar number of corners (7 each). Watford had more shots than Portsmouth (12 vs 8), but the shot accuracy was similar (3 shots on target for Watford, 2 for Portsmouth). Portsmouth committed more fouls (12) than Watford (8).
Substitutions portsmouth: at minute 46 Z. Swanson came in and J. Williams went out., at minute 83 T. Devlin came in and J. Farrell went out., at minute 90 E. Adams came in and I. Bowat went out., at minute 90 A. Segecic came in and L. Le Roux went out., at minute 90 M. Alli came in and J. Swift went out.
Substitutions watford: at minute 46 G. Chakvetadze came in and M. Doumbia went out., at minute 46 M. Pollock came in and K. Keben went out., at minute 64 O. Maamma came in and R. Vata went out., at minute 81 T. Ince came in and N. Irankunda went out., at minute 81 J. Abankwah came in and E. Kayembe went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Watford
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