Back to the Soccer Newsfeed

Javi Gracia Says Southampton's Early Goal Is 'Something That Happens' as Watford Salvage Draw

Watford manager Javi Gracia has acknowledged the importance of his side's hard-fought 1-1 draw against Southampton on Tuesday evening, but despite the goal they conceded he refused to place blame on any of his players.

The match started in dramatic fashion, as Shane Long capitalised on a mistake from defender Craig Cathcart to steal the ball and chip over keeper Ben Foster, scoring the quickest goal in Premier League history within seven seconds.

The Hornets struggled to find the equaliser, but eventually managed to snatch a point to keep them in the running for a Europa League spot through a strike from Andre Gray in the last minute of regular time.