Match report

Watford Defeats QPR 1-0 in FA Cup Thriller

QPR
QPR
0–1
FT
Watford
Watford
Feb 15, 2019

Watford stunned QPR with a 1-0 win in the FA Cup third round, courtesy of Etienne Capoue's goal. QPR struggled to find the equalizer despite making multiple substitutions, with the game marked by yellow cards and intense defensive play.

Key Facts

  • • Watford's Etienne Capoue scored the only goal at 45+1 minutes, assisted by Tom Cleverley
  • • QPR made three substitutions: Nahki Wells replaced T. Hemed (71'), P. Wszolek replaced E. Eze (76'), and another (86')
  • • M. Luongo of QPR received a yellow card at 73 minutes
  • • Watford's A. Mariappa, A. Doucouré, and D. Janmaat each received yellow cards in the latter stages of the game

Lineups

QPR

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Lumley (G)
  • 4 G. Hall (D)
  • 3 J. Bidwell (D)
  • 37 T. Leistner (D)
  • 2 D. Furlong (D)
  • 23 P. Wszołek (M)
  • 8 J. Cousins (M)
  • 21 M. Luongo (M)
  • 7 L. Freeman (M)
  • 32 N. Wells (F)
  • 17 M. Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 T. Hemed
  • 10 E. Eze
  • 20 B. Osayi-Samuel
  • 1 M. Ingram
  • 11 J. Scowen
  • 14 R. Manning
  • 24 O. Kakay

Watford

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Gomes (G)
  • 25 J. Holebas (D)
  • 3 M. Britos (D)
  • 27 C. Kabasele (D)
  • 2 D. Janmaat (D)
  • 29 E. Capoue (M)
  • 8 T. Cleverley (M)
  • 19 W. Hughes (M)
  • 12 K. Sema (M)
  • 9 T. Deeney (F)
  • 18 A. Gray (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 A. Mariappa
  • 16 A. Doucouré
  • 20 Domingos Quina
  • 7 Deulofeu
  • 17 A. Peñaranda
  • 23 Marc Navarro
  • 30 P. Dahlberg

Timeline

  1. Watford
    45'+1 Watford Goal · Normal Goal
    Étienne Capoue · Assist: T. Cleverley
  2. QPR
    71' QPR subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nahki Wells · On: T. Hemed
  3. QPR
    73' QPR Card · Yellow Card
    M. Luongo
  4. Watford
    74' Watford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Sema · On: A. Mariappa
  5. Watford
    74' Watford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Andre Gray · On: A. Doucouré
  6. Watford
    76' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    A. Mariappa
  7. QPR
    76' QPR subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Wszolek · On: E. Eze
  8. Watford
    84' Watford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Cleverley · On: D. Quina
  9. Watford
    86' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    A. Doucouré
  10. Watford
    90' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    D. Janmaat

Match Stats

Stat QPR Watford
Fouls 12 7
Pass Accuracy 68% 78%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 7
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 314 455
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 1 1
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 212 354
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Etienne Capoue's goal at 45+1 minutes was a crucial turning point, giving Watford the lead heading into halftime
  • ▸ Watford's defensive resilience and tactical substitutions by manager kept QPR at bay, securing the FA Cup victory