Soccer picks Southampton turned Watford into a derby between the latter

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Southampton achieved St Mary`s first win since April after beating Watford 2-1 in the Premier League derby. The Hornets were the more dangerous team in the first half and led by Ismail Sar (24 `). By the break, several good interventions by Alex McCarthy left the hosts in the match. Southampton pushed through in the second half and came to a complete reversal after goals from Danny Ings (78 `) and James Ward-Prime (83 `).

Musa Genepo replaces injured Stuart Armstrong in the Saints. Adam Masina and Ismail Sar started for the guests.

In the 24th minute, Sar got the result. Kapu made a pass on the right flank. At first, it seemed that Stevens would control the ball, but he failed to control it, and she found herself on the path of Sar, who broke into the penalty area and fired a very powerful shot below the crossbar - 0:1.

Alex McCarthy rescued Southampton from a more serious liability after first kicking Sar with a second kick, then parrying a shot at Deulofeu with his fingertips.

In the 69th minute, Foster intervened beautifully to strike Long`s very dangerous shot over the beam. Shortly thereafter, Genepo fell into the penalty box, claiming he had been dropped by Capu. Michael Oliver bypassed the claims, and then VAR reviewed the situation, but the penalty was not awarded.

In the 77th minute, Ward-Prase`s shot was cleared of the line.

Southhampton`s pressure came two minutes later when Genepo demonstrated technique on the right, then passed low, and Ings was able to score close, although there were plenty of Watford players around - 1:1. It wasn`t until the end of the match that it was showna repetition that showed that there was a game of Gennepo`s hand before Ings` goal. However, this point was clearly not noticed by the video assistants, otherwise the hit would have to be canceled.

In the 83rd minute, the Saints made a complete turnaround after Ward-Prime fulfilled his specialty - a perfect free kick and a goal.

In the extra time Andre Gray missed bringing Watford`s point. McCarthy saved Chalob`s dangerous center line and then the ball went to his door.

With a victory Watford climbed to 18th position with a 12-point asset, but also a match predicted by soccer tipster archive more than Norwich. Watford is at the bottom with eight points.

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