Published 09:40 IST, August 9th 2022
Ismaila Sarr scores jaw-dropping David Beckham-esque goal from inside his own half: WATCH
Ismaila Sarr controlled the ball couple of yards behind the halfway mark before taking a shot while West Bromich Albion goalkeeper David Button was off his line
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It was a day of highs and lows for Watford forward Ismaila Sarr who t only probably scored goal of season but also missed a penalty which cost his team all three points. Watford vs West Bromich Albion ended in a 1-1 draw after Sarr missed a penalty to give his team a two-goal cushion. After two matches Watford are fourth in EFL Championship standings with one win and one draw.
Watford vs West Bromich Albion: Ismaila Sarr's goal of season
Ismaila Sarr's goal from inside his half gave Watford le against West Bromich Albion. Senegal player controlled ball a couple of yards behind halfway mark before taking a shot. West Bromich Albion goalkeeper David Button was a long way off his line due to which he failed to save Sarr’s effort. shot from Sarr saw ball taking just one bounce before dropping into net. goal was a resemblance to one scored by David Beckham against Wimbledon in 1996 and Wayne Rooney's at West Ham in 2014.
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Watford vs West Brom match highlights
Watford keeper Bachmann was excellent between sticks as he denied goal-scoring opportunities to Darnell Furlong and Grant in quick succession. John Swift came close to giving West Brom le but Bachmann denied him from close range. Sarr broke delock in 12th minute with a goal from halfway mark which even West Brom keeper David Button could t keep out.
Karlan Grant levelled score for West Brom in injury time of first half. striker compensated for his earlier miss by latching onto Gry Diangana's defence-splitting pass, and firing beyond grasp of Bachmann to level proceedings two minutes prior to break.
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game once again turned in Watford's favour midway through second half when West Brom defender Semi Ajayi's clumsy challenge saw Ismaila Sarr going down inside box resulting in a penalty kick. After scoring breathtaking goal in first half striker failed to double le as he saw his effort from 12 yards being easily saved by Wst Brom goalkeeper Button in 73rd minute.
09:40 IST, August 9th 2022