FT Watford 1 - 4
West Ham United
Commentary:
90+6' West Ham with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Today's attendance is 20073.
90+6' Ball possession: Watford: 43%, West Ham: 57%.
90+6' Craig Dawson relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+6' Imran Louza from Watford swings in the corner from the left.
90+5' Big save! Francisco Sierralta has a great chance to score, but his header is turned behind for a corner by the keeper!
90+5' Imran Louza from Watford swings in the corner from the right.
90+5' What a save! Emmanuel Dennis has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by the keeper!
90+5' Joao Pedro of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
90+5' A West Ham-player passes the ball to a team mate.
90+5' West Ham are in control of the ball.
90+4' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' Watford are in control of the ball.
90+3' West Ham managed to score the decisive goal in the dying minutes of the game!
90+2' Jarrod Bowen provided the assist for the goal.
90+2' G O O O A A A L - Nikola Vlasic from West Ham taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Nikola Vlasic90+2' Jarrod Bowen of West Ham passes the ball to a team mate.
90+2' Jarrod Bowen from West Ham takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+2' West Ham take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Vladimir Coufal from West Ham tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+1' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Michail Antonio has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
90' Jarrod Bowen of West Ham passes the ball to a team mate.
90' West Ham start a counter attack.
90' Ball possession: Watford: 44%, West Ham: 56%.
90' Joao Pedro from Watford tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Manuel Lanzini is leaving the field to be replaced by Alex Kral in a tactical substitution.
89' The referee signals a free kick as Nikola Vlasic from West Ham trips Juraj Kucka
88' Arthur Masuaku of West Ham passes the ball to a team mate.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Adam Masina from Watford trips Manuel Lanzini
87' Joao Pedro from Watford directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
87' Joao Pedro from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
87' The ref blows his whistle. Juraj Kucka charged Nikola Vlasic from behind and it's a free-kick
87' West Ham are in control of the ball.
86' Safe hands from Lukasz Fabianski as he comes out and claims the ball
86' Emmanuel Dennis of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
86' Imran Louza sends a long ball upfield.
85' Said Benrahma is leaving the field to be replaced by Nikola Vlasic in a tactical substitution.
85' Ball possession: Watford: 44%, West Ham: 56%.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Ken Sema from Watford trips Vladimir Coufal
84' Craig Cathcart relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Arthur Masuaku puts in a cross...
84' West Ham start a counter attack.
84' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' Mark Noble relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Adam Masina puts in a cross...
84' Tomas Soucek relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Imran Louza from Watford swings in the corner from the left.
83' Craig Dawson clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
83' Imran Louza from Watford swings in the corner from the left.
83' Ken Sema from Watford tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
83' Watford are trying to create something here.
82' West Ham take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Goal kick for West Ham.
82' Ben Johnson is leaving the field to be replaced by Arthur Masuaku in a tactical substitution.
81' Joao Pedro goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
81' Moussa Sissoko of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
81' Watford are trying to create something here.
81' Craig Dawson from West Ham receives a yellow card for time wasting.
80' Ball possession: Watford: 44%, West Ham: 56%.
80' The referee signals a free kick as Joao Pedro from Watford trips Michail Antonio
80' Watford are in control of the ball.
79' Vladimir Coufal relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Joshua King from Watford passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
79' Joshua King from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
79' Watford start a counter attack.
79' Said Benrahma from West Ham passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
79' Vladimir Coufal puts in a cross...
79' Jarrod Bowen from West Ham sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
79' Michail Antonio of West Ham passes the ball to a team mate.
78' Goal kick for West Ham.
78' Juraj Kucka goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
78' Craig Dawson relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Imran Louza swings in a cross from the free kick.
78' The referee signals a free kick as Issa Diop from West Ham trips Emmanuel Dennis
77' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
77' Goal kick for West Ham.
77' A chance presents itself to Joshua King from Watford but his header goes wide
77' Joao Pedro from Watford heads the ball to a team mate.
77' Poor play by Michail Antonio as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
77' Imran Louza swings in a cross from the free kick.
76' Michail Antonio is penalised for pushing Juraj Kucka.
76' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' The game is restarted.
75' Ball possession: Watford: 42%, West Ham: 58%.
75' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
75' Michail Antonio is penalised for pushing Francisco Sierralta.
74' The referee signals a free kick as Juraj Kucka from Watford trips Said Benrahma
74' Goal kick for West Ham.
73' Juraj Kucka from Watford crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
73' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' Mark Noble relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Emmanuel Dennis from Watford tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
72' Joshua King of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
72' Good effort by Joshua King as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
72' Joao Pedro of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
72' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' West Ham take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Watford are in control of the ball.
70' Ball possession: Watford: 42%, West Ham: 58%.
70' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Said Benrahma from West Ham is ruled offside.
70' Could be a good chance here as Michail Antonio from West Ham cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
70' Goal kick for West Ham.
69' Imran Louza from Watford crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
69' Tomas Soucek from West Ham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joao Pedro
69' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Issa Diop comes back onto the field.
68' The game is restarted.
68' Issa Diop is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
67' Issa Diop is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
66' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
66' Joshua King from Watford commits a foul by elbowing Issa Diop
66' Watford are in control of the ball.
65' Ball possession: Watford: 40%, West Ham: 60%.
65' Joao Pedro comes back onto the field.
65' Manuel Lanzini hand-balls.
65' The match resumes with a drop ball.
65' Joao Pedro is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
64' Joao Pedro is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
64' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
63' Goal kick for Watford.
63' Manuel Lanzini from West Ham crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
63' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' Goal kick for West Ham.
62' Ozan Tufan is leaving the field to be replaced by Ken Sema in a tactical substitution.
62' Moussa Sissoko from Watford directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
62' Watford are trying to create something here.
61' Safe hands from Daniel Bachmann as he comes out and claims the ball
61' Craig Dawson swings in a cross from the free kick.
60' Ball possession: Watford: 40%, West Ham: 60%.
60' The referee signals a free kick as Moussa Sissoko from Watford trips Tomas Soucek
60' Ben Johnson relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Joao Pedro puts in a cross...
59' Watford are in control of the ball.
58' G O O O A A A L - Mark Noble from West Ham puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Daniel Bachmann chose the wrong side.58' PENALTY - Daniel Bachmann from Watford concedes a penalty for pushing Jarrod Bowen.
57' After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for West Ham!
56' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
56' Lukasz Fabianski clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
56' Poor play by Juraj Kucka as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
56' Michail Antonio puts in a cross...
55' Ball possession: Watford: 39%, West Ham: 61%.
55' The referee signals a free kick as Ozan Tufan from Watford trips Mark Noble
55' Goal kick for Watford.
54' Ben Johnson from West Ham crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
54' Francisco Sierralta is penalised for pushing Mark Noble.
53' Mark Noble relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Emmanuel Dennis puts in a cross...
53' Watford are trying to create something here.
53' Goal kick for West Ham.
53' The game is restarted.
53' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
52' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Ben Johnson relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Adam Masina puts in a cross...
52' Moussa Sissoko has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
52' Emmanuel Dennis from Watford directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
52' Moussa Sissoko of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
52' Watford start a counter attack.
51' Jarrod Bowen from West Ham directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' Vladimir Coufal of West Ham passes the ball to a team mate.
51' Goal kick for West Ham.
50' Ball possession: Watford: 38%, West Ham: 62%.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Tomas Soucek from West Ham trips Emmanuel Dennis
50' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for West Ham is revoked due to a previously committed foul.
49' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
48' G O O O O A A A L! West Ham score! Jarrod Bowen is on the scoresheet.
48' Poor play by Craig Cathcart as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
48' Tomas Soucek from West Ham makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
48' Manuel Lanzini of West Ham passes the ball to a team mate.
48' West Ham start a counter attack.
48' Vladimir Coufal relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Joshua King puts in a cross...
48' Watford are trying to create something here.
47' Joshua King from Watford directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
47' Goal kick for West Ham.
47' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Watford are in control of the ball.
46' Juan Hernandez is leaving the field to be replaced by Joao Pedro in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' West Ham has been the better team in this half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Watford: 38%, West Ham: 62%.
45+2' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+2' West Ham are in control of the ball.
45+1' Goal kick for West Ham.
45+1' Juan Hernandez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
45+1' Ben Johnson relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Adam Masina puts in a cross...
45' Ball possession: Watford: 37%, West Ham: 63%.
45' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Craig Cathcart relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Manuel Lanzini puts in a cross...
45' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Ozan Tufan relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Said Benrahma from West Ham directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45' Said Benrahma from West Ham takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45' West Ham are in control of the ball.
44' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' West Ham are in control of the ball.
43' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Craig Dawson relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Joshua King from Watford crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
42' Watford start a counter attack.
42' Goal kick for West Ham.
41' Adam Masina from Watford heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
41' Francisco Sierralta puts in a cross...
41' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Kiko is coming off and he is replaced by Imran Louza.
40' Ball possession: Watford: 36%, West Ham: 64%.
40' The referee signals a free kick as Ben Johnson from West Ham trips Juan Hernandez
40' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' Vladimir Coufal relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Joshua King puts in a cross...
38' Juan Hernandez of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
37' Manuel Lanzini from West Ham passes the ball in the box, but Daniel Bachmann comes out to smother the ball.
37' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Tomas Soucek relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Francisco Sierralta from Watford tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
36' Adam Masina swings in a cross from the free kick.
35' Ball possession: Watford: 34%, West Ham: 66%.
35' Obstruction as Craig Dawson cuts off the run of Joshua King. A free-kick is awarded.
35' West Ham take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34' West Ham take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' West Ham are in control of the ball.
33' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Vladimir Coufal relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Emmanuel Dennis puts in a cross...
32' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' Goal kick for Watford.
31' Michail Antonio from West Ham heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
31' Manuel Lanzini from West Ham swings in the corner from the left.
31' Craig Cathcart clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
30' Ball possession: Watford: 32%, West Ham: 68%.
30' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Watford are in control of the ball.
29' Michail Antonio provided the assist for the goal.
29' G O O O A A A L - Said Benrahma scores with the right foot!29' Michail Antonio from West Ham directs a ball squarely in the box.
28' Could be a good chance here as Manuel Lanzini from West Ham cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
28' West Ham start a counter attack.
28' Watford are in control of the ball.
27' With that goal, West Ham equalised. Game on!
27' Jarrod Bowen provided the assist for the goal.
27' G O O O A A A L - Tomas Soucek scores with the right foot!27' Jarrod Bowen of West Ham passes the ball to a team mate.
27' West Ham are trying to create something here.
26' Francisco Sierralta relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Vladimir Coufal puts in a cross...
26' West Ham are in control of the ball.
25' Ball possession: Watford: 31%, West Ham: 69%.
25' A shot by Jarrod Bowen is blocked.
25' Michail Antonio of West Ham passes the ball to a team mate.
25' Emmanuel Dennis from Watford crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
25' Juan Hernandez of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
24' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' A shot by Adam Masina is blocked.
24' Poor play by Craig Dawson as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
24' Kiko swings in a cross from the free kick.
23' The referee signals a free kick as Michail Antonio from West Ham trips Kiko
23' Juan Hernandez from Watford directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
23' Watford start a counter attack.
23' Moussa Sissoko relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Jarrod Bowen from West Ham swings in the corner from the right.
22' Craig Cathcart clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
22' Vladimir Coufal puts in a cross...
22' Michail Antonio of West Ham passes the ball to a team mate.
22' Moussa Sissoko relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Vladimir Coufal puts in a cross...
22' Some neat football here as Vladimir Coufal from West Ham plays a 1-2 with Jarrod Bowen.
22' West Ham take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Francisco Sierralta relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Vladimir Coufal puts in a cross...
21' Danger averted there as Vladimir Coufal from West Ham clears the danger with a good tackle
21' Watford start a counter attack.
20' Ball possession: Watford: 27%, West Ham: 73%.
20' Daniel Bachmann relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Manuel Lanzini from West Ham swings in the corner from the left.
20' Juraj Kucka clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
19' The ref blows his whistle. Francisco Sierralta charged Michail Antonio from behind and it's a free-kick
19' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' West Ham are in control of the ball.
18' Goal kick for Watford.
17' The match is very one-sided right now. West Ham are clearly dominating possession
17' West Ham are in control of the ball.
16' West Ham are in control of the ball.
15' Ball possession: Watford: 37%, West Ham: 63%.
15' Craig Dawson is penalised for pushing Francisco Sierralta.
15' Manuel Lanzini puts in a cross...
15' Tomas Soucek from West Ham heads the ball to a team mate.
15' Jarrod Bowen from West Ham swings in the corner from the left.
14' Said Benrahma from West Ham tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
14' A shot by Michail Antonio is blocked.
14' A shot by Jarrod Bowen is blocked.
14' Said Benrahma of West Ham passes the ball to a team mate.
14' Vladimir Coufal puts in a cross...
13' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13' The game is restarted.
12' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
12' Craig Dawson is penalised for pushing Juraj Kucka.
12' Jarrod Bowen puts in a cross...
12' Craig Cathcart relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Jarrod Bowen from West Ham swings in the corner from the right.
11' Moussa Sissoko clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
11' Jarrod Bowen swings in a cross from the free kick.
11' Ozan Tufan from Watford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Michail Antonio
10' Ball possession: Watford: 40%, West Ham: 60%.
10' Goal kick for Watford.
10' CROSSBAR! Said Benrahma misses a clear chance as his shot hits the crossbar! That was a sitter!
10' Manuel Lanzini of West Ham passes the ball to a team mate.
10' West Ham are trying to create something here.
9' Francisco Sierralta relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Michail Antonio of West Ham passes the ball to a team mate.
9' West Ham take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' West Ham take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Kiko from Watford tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
8' Watford are in control of the ball.
7' West Ham take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Good effort by Jarrod Bowen as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
6' Tomas Soucek goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
6' Said Benrahma from West Ham sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
6' West Ham are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: Watford: 40%, West Ham: 60%.
5' Watford managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
4' Joshua King provided the assist for the goal.
4' G O O O A A A L - Emmanuel Dennis scores with the left foot!4' Joshua King of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
4' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' West Ham are in control of the ball.
2' Emmanuel Dennis from Watford passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
2' Watford start a counter attack.
2' Michail Antonio puts in a cross...
2' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Goal kick for West Ham.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Watford kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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