Watford 1-1 Newcastle: VAR denies Hornets last-minute win at Vicarage Road as Ismaila Sarr punishes wasteful Magpies to extend Steve Bruce's wait for a first league win of the season

Daily Mail | September 25, 2021

An Ismaila Sarr equaliser denied Newcastle their first win of the Premier League season in a 1-1 draw at Watford.

The Magpies went into the game with just two points so far in the league, before Sean Longstaff's curled 20-yard strike gave the visitors a 24th minute lead at Vicarage Road.

Newcastle looked on course for their first win of the season, finishing with 19 shots and with five on target, but were unable to add to their lead.

Newcastle's wait for their first league win of the season continues after draw at Watford

Sean Longstaff gave the visitors the lead before the half time break with a long range effort

The English midfielder wheels away in celebration after putting the Magpies in front

MATCH FACTS

Watford (4-2-3-1): Foster; Kiko, Troost-Ekong, Cathcart, Rose; Kucka, Sissoko; Sarr, Cleverley, Dennis; King

Subs not used: Cucho, Elliot, Kabasele, Masina, Sema

Scorer: Sarr (72)

Booked: Troost-Ekong, Rose, Dennis, Cathcart

Manager: Xisco

Newcastle (5-4-1): Darlow; Manquilo, Hayden, Fernandez, Clark, Ritchie; Almiron, Willock, Longstaff, Joelinton' Saint-Maximin

Subs not used: Anderson, Fraser, Gillespie, Hendrick, Krafth, Lewis, Schar

Scorer: Longstaff (23)

Booked: Manquilo, Ritchie, Darlow

Manager: Steve Bruce

Instead it was Watford who levelled the contest, when Ismaila Sarr found himself unmarked to nod home at the far post for a 72nd minute equaliser.