Watford 2 – 2 Leeds – KhabarSahiHai

Leeds secured a late 2-2 draw at Watford on Good Friday however missed the possibility to reclaim prime spot within the Championship.

After Ipswich’s 1-0 win at Blackburn noticed them transfer above Leicester and Leeds to the summit, Daniel Farke’s aspect wanted a victory to reclaim their earlier place of league leaders.

However they confronted a well-drilled Watford – particularly within the first half – and the hosts deservedly took the lead by way of Vakoun Bayo (30).

Leeds replied in fashion although as Crysencio Summerville curled house a shocking effort (37), however this was matched by Emmanuel Dennis (44) as Watford went into the break forward.

The guests dominated the ball for a lot of the second half with out creating an excessive amount of. Nevertheless, after being on the sphere for simply 25 seconds, Mateo Joseph (85) secured a much-needed level for Leeds.

In the end, Farke’s aspect missed the possibility to go prime of the Championship – though stay unbeaten in 2024 – now some extent behind Ipswich and one forward of Leicester – who misplaced to Bristol Metropolis earlier on Friday. Watford are additionally unbeaten of their first two video games underneath interim supervisor Tom Cleverley, and stay in 14th place.

How Leeds got here from behind for some extent

Watford started brightly in Tom Cleverley’s first match at Vicarage Street as interim supervisor. They received early set items and had a shout for a penalty – however Ethan Amapdu’s coming along with Yasser Aspirilla was not sufficient for a spot kick.

However Leeds did fireplace off a warning shot within the sixteenth minute. Crysencio Summerville skipped previous two Watford gamers earlier than putting from the left of the field, forcing a fantastic save from Daniel Bachmann.

The hosts made the breakthrough simply after the half-hour mark. It was an awesome break from Watford, with Dennis’ preliminary strike parried by Illan Meslier. However Bayo was lurking on the fitting to hook the ball house.

And it took a second of sheer high quality to see Leeds degree quickly after. Glen Kamara slotted in Summerville down the left wing. He then darted previous his marker, opening up some area earlier than curling house excellent effort into the highest nook.

However something Summerville might do, Dennis had a reply as he fired Watford again in entrance. He picked up the ball down the fitting wing earlier than squaring as much as Cooper. He discovered his area earlier than fizzing a elegant effort across the Leeds defenders and previous the goalkeeper.

The second half was a much more even affair and each had early openings. Mattie Pollock nodded huge from a Watford nook, whereas Summerville confirmed his class once more as a shot from shut vary was stopped by Bachmann.

The sport quickly started to meander, however Leeds actually noticed the higher of the play. They had been rewarded for his or her efforts as effectively late on in what was a scrappy equaliser. Jospeh’s first effort was blocked, however the ball was finally turned house after a Jamal Lewis’ clearance ricocheted off the Leeds man.

It confirmed Leeds’ mettle to come back from behind twice to safe some extent, however could really feel disillusioned to haven’t taken the possibility to return prime of the Championship heading into Easter Monday.

Deeney: I would like Dennis to do extra

Troy Deeney on Sky Sports activities:

“Watford tactically were fantastic. They’ll be really happy with how the shape was and everyone knew their roles and responsibilities really well.

“I feel he [Cleverley] can be disillusioned that they invited the stress within the second half. However Dennis going off for 2 video games in a row now and also you’re questioning why. It is killing the group a bit bit and within the long-term, they’re going to have to take a look at that.

“For Leeds, it’s about getting through this unscathed now. Keep grinding out any kind of win, any kind of draw – just don’t lose. The other guys aren’t going to let themselves down, they’re going to keep going so you have to match that pace.

“Hopefully certainly one of them slips up then you’ll be able to kick on and get promoted.”

Nigel Pearson on Sky Sports:

“Within the context of what we have seen, they’ve come again to take one thing out of the sport after they did not play very effectively.

“They would expect to go there and play better. They could have given themselves a much better chance to win it if they’d started with the intent they played with at the end.

“Truthful play to Watford, within the first half, they had been very constructive, they used their tempo and energy effectively.

“It’s a decent point in the end for Leeds bearing in mind they’ve been well under par today.”

The managers

Leeds’ Daniel Farke to Sky Sports activities:

“Definitely a really good point for us. It was a difficult home away from home.

“We performed them on the worst potential second with a brand new supervisor, a little bit of recent air, a former team-mate, they’ve confidence, they really feel a bit unleashed and so they take pleasure in for the primary time shortly the positivity within the house stadium.

“I didn’t want to speak about this too much before the game because I didn’t want to send the wrong message, but we had the worst possible international break.

“Three gamers got here again injured… Junior Firpo performed on Wednesday morning and it merely wasn’t potential for him [to start], Rutter had surgical procedure 10 days in the past… so we did not have one coaching session along with the lads.

“Until Wednesday, we only had six first-team players together. Then to play this game and show such a good second half, it definitely wasn’t our best football game but we showed mentality. I’m so happy and proud of the lads.

“The Championship is relentless… every recreation is a problem. We can not affect different outcomes and we’re simply targeted on our recreation.”

Watford’s Tom Cleverley to Sky Sports activities:

“I’m a little bit disappointed when we led twice. We had some chances to go 2-0 up at the time, but I’m pleased with how we performed.

“We carried out our recreation plan, we dominated and managed for big components. However they’re leaders for a motive, they’ve actual high quality in Summerville and gamers off their bench.

“It was a good game of football and I’m still pleased with a point… A draw might be a fair result.

“Dennis is nursing a small groin situation so we’ll need to watch out along with his minutes over the busy interval. He was explosive tonight, he was dynamic, he was harmful, he competes, he is bought the total package deal. I used to be happy along with his efficiency tonight.

“Physically we’re in great shape and it’s a talented group of players. Now if we can show the fight and desire we showed tonight and concentration for 95 minutes, I think this team has got a high ceiling.”