Match report

Tottenham Defeats Watford 2-0 in Premier League Clash

Tottenham
Tottenham
2–0
FT
Watford
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

  1. Tottenham
    16' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Alli · Assist: C. Eriksen
  2. Tottenham
    48' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane · Assist: K. Trippier
  3. Tottenham
    63' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Dembélé · On: V. Wanyama
  4. Tottenham
    64' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    V. Wanyama
  5. Watford
    64' Watford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kiko Femenia · On: Deulofeu
  6. Watford
    64' Watford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Andre Gray · On: T. Deeney
  7. Tottenham
    74' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Heung-Min Son · On: M. Sissoko
  8. Tottenham
    82' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Alli · On: É. Lamela
  9. Watford
    83' Watford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: 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.