Match Wrap: Swansea City 1-1 Watford.
Nestory Irankunda’s superb free-kick was cancelled out by a Žan Vipotnik header as the Hornets took home a point from South Wales.
Watford controlled the first half with a superb physical performance but the hosts were improved after the break as they earned a share of the spoils.
Imrân Louza started his three-match suspension and was replaced by Max Alleyne in the only change from the 2-1 win over QPR.
The Hornets stuck with their 5-3-2 shape which saw Alleyne as one of three central defenders, a move which pushed Hector Kyprianou into midfield.
KEY MOMENTS. 25′ Marc Bola’s superb cross is met by Luca Kjerrumgaard’s head, and Lawrence Vigouroux’s excellent save keeps it out.
26′ Kjerrumgaard nearly chests home the following corner from close range, but Ben Cabango saves it superbly.
35′ Irankunda opens his Watford account with a stunning free kick into the top corner. It’s exactly what the Hornets deserved after their high-intensity performance and dominance in the midfield battle.
50′ Kjerrumgaard lets fly from the area’s edge, forcing Vigouroux to tip it over.
61′ Liam Cullen misses a good chance for Swansea at the near post following Josh Tymon’s low cross.
Vipotnik equalises in the 82nd minute with a header off the post. 90+5′ Egil Selvik saves a cross, but Vipotnik is unable to get his foot on the loose ball to convert it.
KEY MAN. Nestory Irankunda introduced himself to the Hornets fans with a superb free kick.
The Australian was a handful throughout with his dribbling and trickery, and Swansea improved after he was replaced in the second half.
STAT ATTACK. Watford has now lost just one of their last five league games against Swansea City (W2 D2).
WHAT’S NEXT
The Golden Boys will return to Vicarage Road next Saturday when Southampton visit (August 30, 3pm kick-off).
Ticket information can be found here.
LINE-UP
Watford: Selvik (GK); Ngakia (Andrews 78), Keben, Abankwah, Alleyne (Vata 87), Bola; Kyprianou, Sissoko (C); Kayembe (Morris 87); Irankunda (Baah 58), Kjerrumgaard (Semedo 78). Unused substitutes: Baxter (GK), Sanghrajka, and Dele-Bashiru.
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