Match report

Watford Defeats Newcastle 2-1 in Premier League Clash

Watford
Watford
2–1
FT
Newcastle
Newcastle
May 5, 2018

Watford demonstrated resilience to hold off Newcastle's late push, securing a 2-1 victory in their Premier League encounter on Saturday. With goals from R. Pereyra and Andre Gray early in the match, Watford built a lead they managed to defend despite a spirited effort from Newcastle to equalize.

Key Facts

  • • Watford's R. Pereyra opened the scoring in the 2nd minute with an assist from A. Doucouré
  • • Andre Gray extended Watford's lead to 2-0 with a goal in the 28th minute, also assisted by R. Pereyra
  • • Newcastle's A. Perez scored a consolation goal in the 55th minute, assisted by Javi Manquillo
  • • Watford received three yellow cards during the match, including to C. Kabasele and José Holebas
  • • Newcastle's A. Perez was shown a yellow card in the 42nd minute

Lineups

Watford

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 30 O. Karnezis (G)
  • 25 J. Holebas (D)
  • 15 C. Cathcart (D)
  • 27 C. Kabasele (D)
  • 2 D. Janmaat (D)
  • 29 E. Capoue (M)
  • 37 R. Pereyra (M)
  • 16 A. Doucouré (M)
  • 19 W. Hughes (M)
  • 9 T. Deeney (F)
  • 18 A. Gray (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Deulofeu
  • 6 A. Mariappa
  • 11 Richarlison
  • 1 Gomes
  • 3 M. Britos
  • 17 J. Sinclair
  • 21 Kiko Femenía

Newcastle

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 12 M. Dúbravka (G)
  • 20 F. Lejeune (D)
  • 6 J. Lascelles (D)
  • 3 P. Dummett (D)
  • 19 Javi Manquillo (D)
  • 8 J. Shelvey (M)
  • 10 M. Diamé (M)
  • 15 Kenedy (M)
  • 7 Jacob Murphy (M)
  • 9 D. Gayle (F)
  • 17 Ayoze Pérez (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Ritchie
  • 22 D. Yedlin
  • 23 Mikel Merino
  • 14 I. Hayden
  • 21 Joselu
  • 25 M. Haïdara
  • 26 K. Darlow

Timeline

  1. Watford
    2' Watford Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Pereyra · Assist: A. Doucouré
  2. Watford
    28' Watford Goal · Normal Goal
    Andre Gray · Assist: R. Pereyra
  3. Newcastle
    42' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    A. Perez
  4. Newcastle
    53' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Murphy · On: M. Ritchie
  5. Newcastle
    55' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Perez · Assist: Javi Manquillo
  6. Watford
    56' Watford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Pereyra · On: Deulofeu
  7. Watford
    58' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    C. Kabasele
  8. Watford
    62' Watford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Deeney · On: A. Mariappa
  9. Newcastle
    67' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Javi Manquillo · On: D. Yedlin
  10. Watford
    72' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    José Holebas
  11. Watford
    80' Watford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andre Gray · On: Richarlison
  12. Newcastle
    84' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mohamed Diamé · On: M. Merino

Match Stats

Stat Watford Newcastle
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 75% 82%
Offsides 5 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 384 577
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 8 1
Shots off Target 1 4
Possession 39% 61%
Accurate Passes 288 474
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Watford's quick 2-0 lead within the first 28 minutes put Newcastle on the back foot, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Newcastle's goal in the 55th minute provided a glimmer of hope, but they were unable to capitalize on their momentum and level the score