Gerard Deulofeu inspires Watford to thrilling FA Cup comeback against Wolves
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Your support makes all the difference.Gerard Deulofeu inspired Watford to only their second FA Cup final as the super sub's magical brace sealed an extraordinary 3-2 comeback win against Wolves in a semi-final that will live long in the memory.
A rocking Wembley witnessed stunning goals, controversy and no little fight as these sides played out an incredible match that was heading only one way after goals from Matt Doherty and Raul Jimenez.
But Wolves' dreams of a first FA Cup final appearance since 1960 was scotched in the most remarkable fashion as Javi Gracia's decision to bring on Deulofeu paid off in style.
The substitute's exceptional clipped goal was the catalyst for a staggering finale as Watford captain Troy Deeney levelled with a stoppage-time penalty.
Wolves were reeling and Deulofeu secured his place in club folklore by racing through in the first half of extra-time to coolly direct a finish home and seal a win that left fans rubbing their eyes in disbelief.
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Half time: That's it for the first 15 minutes of extra time. Watford now lead and are just a quarter of an hour away from the FA Cup final. This could be one of the great cup comebacks.
Wolves kick off for the last time today. They've got 15 minutes to find an equaliser.
Vinagre replaced Jonny at left back for Wolves during the break.
Watford 3-2 Wolves
ET: 18 minutes
Watford make another change: Femenia is replaced by Janmaat.
Watford 3-2 Wolves
ET: 20 minutes
Wolves, for all their effort, are struggling to make things stick in the final third now. Watford, meanwhile, look a real threat when they break through Deulofeu and Gray.
Watford 3-2 Wolves
ET: 21 minutes
Cavaleiro whips the ball into the box at the second attempt from a corner and very nearly picks out the head of one his teammates. Instead, Gomes gets there first, punching the ball away.
Watford 3-2 Wolves
ET: 22 minutes
Deulofeu, having made such an impact from the bench, is replaced after taking a knock to his ankle. Sema replaces him.
Watford 3-2 Wolves
ET: 24 minutes
Traore ghosts past three Watford players and reaches the byline on the right hand side. But his cross is far too close to Gomes, who claims the ball easily. Wolves need better service than that from wide areas.
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