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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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33 mins: Burnley 0 - 1 Leicester - Maddison

Maddison is brought down and wins a free kick. He takes it himself sending the ball over the wall and curls it into the top corner. What a goal!

Burnley are in trouble now.

Michael Jones16 March 2019 15:34
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38 mins: Burnley 1 - 1 Leicester - McNeil

Great response from Burnley. Vardy misses a chance for Leicester but Burnley attack down the right before switching the play out to the left. Charlie Taylor pulls the ball back to McNeil who shoots from outside the box and squeezes it past Schmeichel.

Michael Jones16 March 2019 15:39
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Bournemouth 0 - 0 Newcastle

Fraser puts Wilson down the right hand side and his sends a shot way wide of goal. It's been a tough game for both sides with no clear cut chances being created. 

Michael Jones16 March 2019 15:42
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Burnley 1 - 1 Leicester

Burnley have a good chance from a corner. Gudmundsson crosses the ball in and Chris Wood wins the header from the centre of the box but sends it to the left of goal.

Michael Jones16 March 2019 15:45
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45+4 mins: Bournemouth 0 - 1 Newcastle - Rondon

Bournemouth have a corner but Newcastle clear it and break with Almiron. Almiron bombs forward before being tackled and winning a free kick.

Rondon takes the free kick and fires it past Boruc from range, Newcastle are in front!

Michael Jones16 March 2019 15:49
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Half-time in the Premier League:

West Ham 1 - 2 Huddersfield

Burnley 1 - 1 Leicester

Bournemouth 0 - 1 Newcastle

Huddersfield are in front, Leicester are down to 10-men and Bournemouth are behind against Newcastle.

Michael Jones16 March 2019 15:51
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SECOND HALF: A big 45 minutes coming up in the Premier League, here's how it stands

Bournemouth 0 - 1 Newcastle

West Ham 1 - 2 Huddersfield

Burnley 1 - 1 Leicester

Michael Jones16 March 2019 16:03
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West Ham 1 - 2 Huddersfield

Manuel Pellegrini looks to change things up as he takes Antonio off and brings Hernandez on

Michael Jones16 March 2019 16:05
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Bournemouth 0 - 1 Newcastle

Ibe gives a poor ball out to Fraser but he wins a corner for the home side. The ball comes in and Mike Dean gives a penalty as Fernandez pulls down Ake in the box. 

Michael Jones16 March 2019 16:07
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48 mins: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Newcastle - King

Josh King steps up and scores the penalty to bring Bournemouth back level!

Michael Jones16 March 2019 16:08

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