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Watford vs Crystal Palace, FA Cup: Andre Gray the hero as Hornets secure Wembley trip

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Michael Jones
Saturday 16 March 2019 11:02 EDT
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Andre Gray's late strike sent Watford through to the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.

The game looked to be heading to extra time after Michy Batshuayi cancelled out Etienne Capoue's first-half opener.

But Gray struck in the 79th minute, converting Roberto Pereyra's cross from close range to earn a Wembley date for his side.

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Bournemouth 0 - 0 Newcastle

Isaac Hayden has a chance for Newcastle. Ayoze Perez gives him the ball just outside the box and Hayden takes a right footed shot trying to curl it around the goalkeeper but it is saved. 

Michael Jones16 March 2019 15:07
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West Ham 0 - 0 Huddersfield

West Ham have the first real chance of the game! Declan Rice crosses the ball back in after a corner was cleared. Antonio meets it and heads it against the crossbar!

Michael Jones16 March 2019 15:09
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Bournemouth 0 - 0 Newcastle 

King sends the bar out wide to Fraser for Bournemouth, who brings it into the box and shoots across goal. The goalkeeper gets a hand to it and tips it onto the post, Wilson tries to follow it up but the ball is cleared away by Newcastle. Chances are coming at either end.

Michael Jones16 March 2019 15:12
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West Ham 0 - 0 Huddersfield

Penalty to West Ham!

Creswell delivers a free kick into the box and Lanzini nips in front of Rowe who mis times his challenge and gives away the penalty. 

Michael Jones16 March 2019 15:14
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15 mins: West Ham 1 - 0 Huddersfield - Noble

Mark Noble takes the penalty and slots it home with ease.

Michael Jones16 March 2019 15:15
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17 mins: West Ham 1 - 1 Huddersfield - Bacuna

Mooy puts a corner ball into the box and Bacuna wants the ball. He heads the ball into the bottom corner and brings Huddersfield level.

Michael Jones16 March 2019 15:18
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Bournemouth 0 - 0 Newcastle

Jefferson Lerma makes a bad challenge and is shown the yellow card. Hayden tries to slip Almiron in behind the defence with a decent through ball but Newcastle's record signing is caught offside. 

Michael Jones16 March 2019 15:23
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West Ham 1 - 1 Huddersfield

Huddersfield are playing as though they're already relegated. They have no fear and are stringing passes together well. 

Antonio sends another shot over the bar for West Ham though as he continues to cause problems for the visitors.

Michael Jones16 March 2019 15:26
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Burnley 0 - 0 Leicester

Leicester are dominating the match despite going down to 10-men, they win a couple of back to back corners but Burnley defend well to keep the match goalless. 

Michael Jones16 March 2019 15:27
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30 mins: West Ham 1 - 2 Huddersfield - Grant

Pritchard sends a free kick out wide to Löwe who puts the ball into the box. Grant wins it an puts Huddersfield in front.

Michael Jones16 March 2019 15:32

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