3 – 0
“Isaac Price broke the deadlock with a composed right-footed finish into the left corner from the centre of the box, capitalising on a dangerous cross from Danny Imray. The move stemmed from sustained West Brom pressure that had already earned a free kick and a corner in the build-up, and Price's clinical finish gave Watford keeper no chance.”
Pivotal“Daryl Dike emphatically doubled West Brom's lead with a powerful header from close range, rising to direct the ball into the high centre of the goal. Coming just four minutes before half-time, the goal extinguished any lingering hope Watford had of getting back into the match before the break.”
Pivotal“Danny Imray capped a superb personal display by tucking away the third goal with a clinical right-footed finish into the top left corner from the six-yard box. The move came from a free kick won by Josh Maja, whose subsequent shot was blocked before Imray reacted quickest to stab home from point-blank range and seal a thoroughly deserved victory.”
West Bromwich Albion
Watford
Outstanding performance
West Bromwich Albion•DefenderWest Bromwich Albion produced a commanding performance at The Hawthorns, dismantling Watford 3-0 in a display that flattered their Championship credentials. The Baggies controlled proceedings from the opening whistle, commanding 57% of possession and generating 14 shots to Watford's eight, with the visitors never truly threatening to get back into the contest. Isaac Price opened the scoring on 21 minutes with a crisp finish from Danny Imray's cross, and by the time Daryl Dike headed home a second just before the break, the game was effectively over as a contest. Watford's ill-discipline — collecting seven yellow cards across the 90 minutes — summed up a frustrating evening for Tom Cleverley's side, who struggled to cope with West Brom's directness and created just one big chance all game. Price and Imray were the standout contributors, the latter capping a fine individual display with a poacher's finish from close range on 69 minutes to complete the rout. For West Brom, this result consolidates their push in the top half of the Championship table and will do wonders for momentum heading into the final weeks of the season, while Watford's evening unravelled as early as the first half and their discipline issues will give the coaching staff serious cause for concern.
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Mamadou Doumbia from Watford missed a header from the center of the box, sending the ball to the left. Othmane Maamma provided the assist with a cross.
Alex Mowatt of West Bromwich Albion receives a yellow card for a foul.
Edo Kayembe from Watford won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul committed by Alex Mowatt of West Bromwich Albion.
Foul by Nathaniel Phillips of West Bromwich Albion.
Mamadou Doumbia from Watford was awarded a free kick in defense.
Substitution for West Bromwich Albion: Tammer Bany replaces Isaac Price.
Substitution for West Bromwich Albion: Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba replaces Josh Maja.
Offside called against West Bromwich Albion. Alex Mowatt is offside.
Nampalys Mendy commits a foul for Watford.
Ousmane Diakité from West Bromwich Albion won a free kick in defense.
Jeremy Ngakia's shot from outside the box for Watford is blocked.
Watford wins a corner after George Campbell concedes.
Missed chance. George Campbell from West Bromwich Albion shoots with his left foot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the left after a corner.
West Bromwich Albion wins a corner after James Abankwah concedes.
Substitution for Watford: Mamadou Doumbia replaces Luca Kjerrumgaard.
Substitution for West Bromwich Albion: Karlan Grant replaces Jayson Molumby.
Substitution for West Bromwich Albion: Aune Heggebø replaces Daryl Dike.
Daryl Dike from West Bromwich Albion committed a foul.
James Abankwah from Watford won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Imrân Louza of Watford.
Isaac Price from West Bromwich Albion won a free kick in defense.
Goal! Danny Imray scores for West Bromwich Albion with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box into the top left corner. The score is now West Bromwich Albion 3, Watford 0.
Josh Maja's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Isaac Price provided the assist with a header.
Imrân Louza from Watford committed a foul.
Josh Maja from West Bromwich Albion won a free kick in an attacking position.
Imrân Louza from Watford committed a foul.
Daryl Dike from West Bromwich Albion won a free kick in defense.
Substitution for Watford: Jeremy Ngakia replaces Jeremy Petris.
Substitution for Watford: Kwadwo Baah replaces Giorgi Chakvetadze.
Nampalys Mendy fouled a player from Watford.
Isaac Price from West Bromwich Albion won a free kick on the left wing.
New attacking attempt. Luca Kjerrumgaard of Watford heads the ball from close range, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Max O'Leary of West Bromwich Albion. The assist comes from Othmane Maamma's cross.
Missed chance. Ousmane Diakité from West Bromwich Albion shot with his right foot from outside the box.
Jayson Molumby of West Bromwich Albion receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Jayson Molumby of West Bromwich Albion.
Imrân Louza from Watford won a free kick on the left wing.
Ousmane Diakité of West Bromwich Albion missed a header from the center of the box. The chance was set up by Isaac Price, who provided a cross following a corner.
James AbankwahYellow CardJames Abankwah of Watford receives a yellow card.
West Bromwich Albion wins a corner after James Abankwah concedes.
Substitution for Watford: Imrân Louza replaces Nestory Irankunda.
The second half begins with West Bromwich Albion leading Watford 2-0.
The first half ends with West Bromwich Albion leading Watford 2-0.
Corner awarded to West Bromwich Albion after Nestory Irankunda concedes.
Kévin Keben from Watford commits a foul.
Daryl Dike from West Bromwich Albion won a free kick on the right wing.
Isaac Price of West Bromwich Albion misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, sending the ball high and wide to the right. The assist was provided by Alex Mowatt.
Nestory IrankundaYellow CardNestory Irankunda from Watford receives a yellow card for a foul.
Callum Styles of West Bromwich Albion won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Nestory Irankunda of Watford.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by James Abankwah of Watford.
Josh Maja of West Bromwich Albion won a free kick in defense.
Goal! West Bromwich Albion lead 2-0 against Watford. Daryl Dike scores for West Bromwich Albion with a header from close range into the high center of the goal.
Edo Kayembe of Watford committed a foul.
Edo Kayembe of Watford committed a foul.
Watford wins a corner after Callum Styles concedes.
Daryl Dike from West Bromwich Albion missed a chance with a header from the center of the box.
Offside called against Watford. Luca Kjerrumgaard is in an offside position.
Missed chance. Nestory Irankunda of Watford heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes high and wide to the left. The assist came from Othmane Maamma, who delivered a cross after a fast break.
Alex Mowatt from West Bromwich Albion had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from the left side of the box, but it went close and missed.
Alex Mowatt from West Bromwich Albion had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from the left side of the box, but it went wide.
Mattie PollockYellow CardMattie Pollock from Watford receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Mattie Pollock of Watford.
Isaac Price from West Bromwich Albion won a free kick in an attacking position.
Offside called against Watford. James Abankwah is offside.
Danny Imray of West Bromwich Albion receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Danny Imray of West Bromwich Albion.
Nestory Irankunda from Watford won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Nestory Irankunda of Watford.
Alex Mowatt of West Bromwich Albion won a free kick in defense.
Watford wins a corner after Daryl Dike concedes.
Foul committed by Nathaniel Phillips of West Bromwich Albion.
Giorgi Chakvetadze from Watford won a free kick in an attacking position.
Giorgi Chakvetadze commits a handball for Watford.
New attacking attempt. Nampalys Mendy from Watford takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved.
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Goal! West Bromwich Albion leads 1-0 against Watford. Isaac Price scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the left corner, assisted by Danny Imray's cross.
West Bromwich Albion win a corner after Jeremy Petris concedes.
Foul committed by Giorgi Chakvetadze of Watford.
Callum Styles from West Bromwich Albion won a free kick in defense.
Daryl Dike from West Bromwich Albion won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by James Abankwah of Watford.
Callum Styles of West Bromwich Albion receives a yellow card for a foul.
Callum Styles fouled a player from West Bromwich Albion.
Nestory Irankunda from Watford won a free kick in defense.
Edo Kayembe's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Giorgi Chakvetadze from Watford won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul by Nathaniel Phillips of West Bromwich Albion.
New attacking attempt. Josh Maja of West Bromwich Albion shoots with his right foot from outside the box, but Egil Selvik of Watford saves it in the left corner. The assist comes from Callum Styles.
Josh Maja commits a handball for West Bromwich Albion.
Luca Kjerrumgaard of Watford commits a handball.
Ousmane Diakité of West Bromwich Albion won a free kick in defense.
