“Jerry Yates breaks the deadlock with a close-range header to give Sheffield Wednesday the lead”
Pivotal“Vivaldo Semedo rescues a dramatic point for Watford with a composed finish into the bottom corner after Pierce Charles made a crucial save”
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Sheffield Wednesday
Watford
Outstanding performance
Watford•MidfielderSheffield Wednesday appeared to have secured all three points through Jerry Yates' well-taken header just after the hour mark, but Watford's persistence paid off in the most dramatic fashion possible. The Hornets threw everything forward in the closing stages, with substitute Vivaldo Semedo proving to be the hero with a composed finish into the bottom corner in the 90th minute after Pierce Charles had made a crucial save moments earlier. The match was a tale of two halves, with Wednesday's early dominance giving way to relentless Watford pressure that eventually broke down the home side's resistance. This point keeps both sides in the thick of the Championship battle, with Wednesday showing they can compete but needing to learn how to close out games, while Watford demonstrated the never-say-die attitude that could serve them well in the run-in.
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The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
assist: Imrân Louza
Goal! It's now Sheffield Wednesday 1, Watford 1. Vivaldo Semedo scores for Watford, firing a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area into the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Imrân Louza.
Another offensive push is underway. Vivaldo Semedo from Watford takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper, Pierce Charles, who is positioned centrally in the goal for Sheffield Wednesday.
A new offensive play unfolds as Pierre Ekwah from Watford takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. The attempt is successfully stopped by Pierce Charles of Sheffield Wednesday, who makes a save in the upper center of the goal. The assist came from Tom Ince.
Jamal Lowe from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
Stephen Mfuni from Watford has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Tayo Adaramola from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
Edoardo Bove from Watford was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Opportunity squandered. Luca Kjerrumgaard from Watford attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area but failed to find the target. The assist came from Stephen Mfuni after a quick counterattack.
Substitution for Watford: Tom Ince is coming on to replace Giorgi Chakvetadze.
Substitution for Watford: Vivaldo Semedo is coming on to replace Nestory Irankunda.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
There's a stoppage in the game due to an injury to Sean Fusire from Sheffield Wednesday.
Svante IngelssonYellow CardSvante Ingelsson of Sheffield Wednesday has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Nestory Irankunda from Watford was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Svante Ingelsson from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Luca Kjerrumgaard from Watford takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Corner awarded to Watford, following a foul by Dominic Iorfa.
Pierre EkwahYellow CardPierre Ekwah from Watford has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Another offensive push. Charlie McNeill from Sheffield Wednesday takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but Egil Selvik from Watford makes a save in the top left corner. The assist came from Jaden Heskey.
Substitution for Sheffield Wednesday: Dominic Iorfa is coming on to replace Cole McGhee.
Substitution for Sheffield Wednesday: Charlie McNeill is coming on to replace Jerry Yates.
James Abankwah from Watford earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Jamal Lowe committed a foul against Sheffield Wednesday.
A new offensive play unfolds as Pierre Ekwah from Watford takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. The attempt is expertly saved by Pierce Charles of Sheffield Wednesday, who keeps it out at the top center of the goal. The assist comes from Luca Kjerrumgaard.
Pierre Ekwah from Watford earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Jarvis Thornton from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
Tayo AdaramolaYellow CardTayo Adaramola of Sheffield Wednesday has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Tayo Adaramola from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
Tayo Adaramola from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
Edoardo Bove from Watford has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
James Abankwah from Watford has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Jerry Yates from Sheffield Wednesday was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
James Abankwah committed a foul against Watford.
James Abankwah committed a foul against Watford.
Corner awarded to Watford after Liam Palmer allowed it to go out.
Corner awarded to Watford after a play that resulted in a deflection off Gabriel Otegbayo.
The attempt is denied. Edoardo Bove of Watford takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Nestory Irankunda.
Offside call against Sheffield Wednesday. Jerry Yates has been caught offside.
Substitution for Watford: Edoardo Bove replaces Edo Kayembe.
Substitution for Watford: Pierre Ekwah comes on to replace Nampalys Mendy.
Jaden HeskeyYellow CardJaden Heskey of Sheffield Wednesday has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Jaden Heskey of Sheffield Wednesday has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Marc Bola from Watford earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Jaden Heskey from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
Sheffield Wednesday has been awarded a corner kick after Edo Kayembe allowed the ball to go out of play.
Liam Palmer from Sheffield Wednesday attempts a shot with his right foot from the center of the penalty area, but it's deflected away.
Corner awarded to Sheffield Wednesday after James Abankwah allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt on goal was thwarted. Jamal Lowe from Sheffield Wednesday took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Jerry Yates.
assist: Sean Fusire
Goal! Sheffield Wednesday takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Watford. Jerry Yates scores with a header from close range.
Another offensive push underway. Jamal Lowe from Sheffield Wednesday takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Egil Selvik of Watford makes a save at the top center of the goal. The assist came from Jarvis Thornton.
The attempt on goal is denied. Jaden Heskey from Sheffield Wednesday tries to score with his left foot from the middle of the penalty area, but his shot is blocked. The cross that set him up came from Tayo Adaramola.
The second half is underway, with the score still tied at Sheffield Wednesday 0, Watford 0.
The first half has concluded with the score tied at Sheffield Wednesday 0, Watford 0.
Opportunity wasted. Jerry Yates of Sheffield Wednesday took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Jaden Heskey.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be six minutes of stoppage time.
Jerry Yates from Sheffield Wednesday earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Nampalys Mendy from Watford committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Edo Kayembe from Watford takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Giorgi Chakvetadze.
The attempt is thwarted. Nestory Irankunda from Watford takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Imrân Louza.
Missed opportunity! Saba Goglichidze from Watford attempted a left-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it sailed over the crossbar. The assist came from Imrân Louza.
Nestory Irankunda from Watford was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Nestory Irankunda from Watford was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Liam Palmer from Sheffield Wednesday.
The attempt is thwarted. Sean Fusire from Sheffield Wednesday takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Sheffield Wednesday has been awarded a corner kick after Saba Goglichidze allowed the ball to go out of play.
Jaden Heskey from Sheffield Wednesday has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
James Abankwah committed a foul against a player from Watford.
Corner kick awarded to Watford after Pierce Charles allowed the ball to go out.
Another offensive push underway. Luca Kjerrumgaard from Watford takes a left-footed shot from close range, but Pierce Charles of Sheffield Wednesday makes a fantastic save, denying him at the top center of the goal. The assist came from Marc Bola.
Nampalys Mendy from Watford has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Jarvis Thornton from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
Gabriel Otegbayo from Sheffield Wednesday earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Luca Kjerrumgaard from Watford committed a foul.
Offside call against Sheffield Wednesday. Jerry Yates has been caught in an offside position.
Saba GoglichidzeYellow CardSaba Goglichidze from Watford has been shown a yellow card for handling the ball.
Saba Goglichidze from Watford commits a handball.
Saba Goglichidze from Watford commits a handball.
Saba Goglichidze from Watford has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Jerry Yates from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered! Giorgi Chakvetadze from Watford attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it narrowly went wide to the left. The assist came from Edo Kayembe.
Missed opportunity! Sean Fusire from Sheffield Wednesday took a right-footed shot from the center of the box that narrowly missed the target. The assist came from Svante Ingelsson following a corner kick.
Sheffield Wednesday has been awarded a corner kick after Imrân Louza allowed the ball to go out of play.
The attempt is thwarted. Jerry Yates from Sheffield Wednesday takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Svante Ingelsson, who delivered a cross.
The pause has ended. They're set to resume play.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Saba Goglichidze from Watford.
Marc Bola from Watford earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Marc Bola from Watford has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Substitution for Watford: Marc Bola comes on to replace Jeremy Petris due to an injury.
Sheffield Wednesday has earned a corner kick after James Abankwah allowed the ball to go out of play.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Jeremy Petris from Watford.
Offside call against Sheffield Wednesday. Jamal Lowe has been caught in an offside position.
Sean Fusire from Sheffield Wednesday earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Luca Kjerrumgaard from Watford committed a foul.
A shot was deflected. Luca Kjerrumgaard from Watford attempted a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Nestory Irankunda.
Jamal Lowe from Sheffield Wednesday has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
James Abankwah commits a foul for Watford.
Corner awarded to Watford after Tayo Adaramola allowed the ball to go out.
Opportunity wasted! Luca Kjerrumgaard from Watford took a left-footed shot from the center of the box that just went wide. The setup came from Giorgi Chakvetadze, who delivered a great cross.
Edo Kayembe from Watford takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area and strikes the right post. The assist came from Luca Kjerrumgaard, who set him up with a header.
Stephen Mfuni from Watford earned a free kick in an attacking position.
Jaden Heskey from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
Jeremy Petris from Watford has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Svante Ingelsson from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
Jeremy Petris from Watford was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Svante Ingelsson from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
Giorgi Chakvetadze from Watford has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Liam Palmer from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
The opening half is underway...
