Championship wrap: Vata on target as Watford draw

Championship wrap: Vata on target as Watford draw

Rocco Vata came off the bench to score for Watford as they traded blows with Portsmouth at Fratton Park, but his side had to settle for a point after a 2-2 draw.

Watford fans make feelings known as Pezzolano explains decision to sub off Irankunda on 35 minutes

Watford fans make their feelings known as Paulo Pezzolano explains the decision to sub off Nestory Irankunda on 35 minutes. It came in the 35th minute, with Paulo Pezzolano saying it was due to the player appearing fatigued, aiming to prevent injury. Irankunda reacted furiously, punching a chair and throwing a water bottle before leaving the field. Both Pezzolano and teammate Mattie Pollock noted that Irankunda had calmed down by the end of the …

Vata on target as Segecic earns Portsmouth a late point against Watford

Republic of Ireland international Vata supplied a goal and an assist.

Paulo Pezzolano hails Watford determination in draw at Portsmouth

Watford head coach Paulo Pezzolano hailed his side’s “determination and courage” to secure a 2-2 draw with Portsmouth after another slow start.Pompey burst into a fifth-minute lead through Yang Min-Hyeok’s early strike as the Hornets went behind for the fifth match in a row.Watford have only lost two of those fixtures and Rocco Vata scored one and assisted one within 10 minutes of the restart to turn things around.But Adrian Segecic made sure th…