Match 5 of 10: Watford vs Brighton

Result: 2–0

Goal Scorers:

  • Watford: Roberto Pereyra 35′, 54′

Match Statistics:

Watford Team Stats Brighton
19 Shots 6
5 Shots On Target 0
53% Possession 47%
438 Passes 389
75% Pass Accuracy 76%
10 Fouls 16
2 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 3
8 Corners 2

Highlights:

  • Roberto Pereyra shined for Watford as Brighton lost their opening match of the Premier League 2018-19.
  • In the first half, Pereyra scored the opening goal of the match with a superb volley which came off Jose Holebas accurate corner.
  • Despite the possession being almost equal, Brighton could not find one shot on target and the first half ended with the score being 1-0.

  • 9 minutes into the 2nd half, Pereyra scored his 2nd goal by diving into the 18 yard box and finding the back of the net to double his team’s lead.

  • On the other hand, Brighton looked out of touch in the whole match, as not one of their 6 shots were on target.
  • This was also the main reason as to why they lost their opening game of the Premier League 2018-19.

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Match 6 of 10: Fulham Vs Crystal Palace

Result: 0–2

Goal Scorers:

  • Crystal Palace: Jeffrey Schlupp 41′, Wilfried Zaha 79′

Match Statistics:

Fulham Team Stats Crystal Palace
15 Shots 10
6 Shots On Target 9
66% Possession 34%
670 Passes 352
87% Pass Accuracy 73%
9 Fouls 11
1 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0
2 Offsides 3
5 Corners 5

Highlights:

  • Fulham qualified for this year’s Premier League, but remained unlucky in their first match as they lost to Crystal Palace.
  • In the first half, a load of chances were created by Fulham’s midfield, however their strikers remained unable to endorse their finishing abilities.
  • On the other hand, Crystal Palace’s Jeffrey Schulupp took his chances and converted a pass from Patrick van Aanholt in the opening goal of the match.

  • The first half ended with Crystal Palace in the lead.
  • Fulham’s pattern to not being able to convert from their chances continued in the 2nd half.
  • As, despite getting clear shots at equalising the scoreboard, their strikers remained clueless, regarding the finishing aspect.
  • The match entered in the last 15 minutes of play. And this is when, Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha doubled the lead by scouring the ball between Fabri’s legs.

  • In reply, Fulham could not score a single goal, as Crystal Palace won their opening match of the Premier League 2018-19.

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Match 7 of 10: Wolves vs Everton

Result: 2–2

Goal Scorers:

  • Wolves: Ruben Neves 44′, Raul Jiminez 80′
  • Everton: Richarlison 17′, 67′

Match Statistics:

Everton Team Stats Wolves
11 Shots 6
4 Shots On Target 5
58% Possession 42%
547 Passes 410
82% Pass Accuracy 74%
8 Fouls 7
0 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 1
2 Offsides 3
3 Corners 6

Highlights:

  • Despite Richarlison’s two goals, Wolves found a way to equalise the scoreboard by scoring late in their opening match of the Premier League 2018-19.
  • In the first half, Everton got an early lead, courtesy of Richarlison who converted Micheal Keane’s free kick into a goal.

  • However, Everton’s luck ran out as they were reduced to 10 men, when Phil Jagielka’s lack of control earned him a red card.
  • And the 10 man weakness was fully exploited by Wolves who equalized the scoreboard at the 44th minute, courtesy of Neves who dived successfully to equalize the scoreboard.
  • The first half ended with the scoreboard equalized at 1 – 1.

  • In the 2nd half, it was Richarlison who scored once again and successfully restored his team’s lead.

  • However, Wolves remained composed till the very end and it was Raul Jiminez who struck at the 80th minute to equalize the scoreboard.
  • No goals were struck after this point as the match ended in a draw.

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