Match report
Tottenham Defeats Watford 2-0 in Premier League Clash
Tottenham
2–0
FT
Watford
Apr 30, 2018
Tottenham held off a resilient Watford to secure a 2-0 victory in their Premier League match on April 30. Goals from Dele Alli and Harry Kane proved decisive as Tottenham maintained their grip on the top four. Despite a late surge, Watford failed to find the back of the net, with Tottenham's defensive solidity proving too much for the Hornets to overcome.
Key Facts
- • Tottenham's Dele Alli scored the opening goal in the 16th minute, assisted by Christian Eriksen.
- • Harry Kane netted the second goal for Tottenham in the 48th minute, with the assist coming from Kieran Trippier.
- • Victor Wanyama received a yellow card for Tottenham in the 64th minute.
- • Tottenham made three substitutions, bringing on Victor Wanyama for Moussa Sissoko, then Moussa Sissoko for Mousa Dembélé, and finally Erik Lamela for Dele Alli.
Lineups
Tottenham
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 H. Lloris (G)
- 5 J. Vertonghen (D)
- 2 K. Trippier (D)
- 33 B. Davies (D)
- 6 D. Sánchez (D)
- 19 M. Dembélé (M)
- 23 C. Eriksen (M)
- 20 D. Alli (M)
- 15 E. Dier (M)
- 7 Son Heung-Min (M)
- 10 H. Kane (F)
Substitutes
- 12 V. Wanyama
- 17 M. Sissoko
- 11 E. Lamela
- 4 T. Alderweireld
- 13 M. Vorm
- 24 S. Aurier
- 27 Lucas Moura
Watford
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 30 O. Karnezis (G)
- 6 A. Mariappa (D)
- 25 J. Holebas (D)
- 15 C. Cathcart (D)
- 27 C. Kabasele (D)
- 21 Kiko Femenía (M)
- 29 E. Capoue (M)
- 16 A. Doucouré (M)
- 19 W. Hughes (M)
- 18 A. Gray (F)
- 11 Richarlison (M)
Substitutes
- 7 Deulofeu
- 9 T. Deeney
- 28 A. Carrillo
- 1 Gomes
- 2 D. Janmaat
- 3 M. Britos
- 17 J. Sinclair
Timeline
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16' Tottenham Goal · Normal GoalD. Alli · Assist: C. Eriksen -
48' Tottenham Goal · Normal GoalH. Kane · Assist: K. Trippier -
63' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Dembélé · On: V. Wanyama -
64' Tottenham Card · Yellow CardV. Wanyama -
64' Watford subst · Substitution 1Off: Kiko Femenia · On: Deulofeu -
64' Watford subst · Substitution 2Off: Andre Gray · On: T. Deeney -
74' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2Off: Heung-Min Son · On: M. Sissoko -
82' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Alli · On: É. Lamela -
83' Watford subst · Substitution 3Off: W. Hughes · On: André Carrillo
Match Stats
| Stat | Tottenham | Watford |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 72% |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 13 |
| Corners | 4 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 557 | 354 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Accurate Passes | 479 | 256 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 10 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Tottenham's early goal by Dele Alli in the 16th minute set the tone for the match, giving them a psychological edge.
- ▸ Harry Kane's goal just after halftime reinforced Tottenham's dominance and effectively ended Watford's hopes of a comeback.