Early Goal Sets the Tone
The atmosphere at The Den was electric when Camiel Neghli found the back of the net in the 10th minute. The Dutch forward broke through Watford’s high press, timed a clever run, and slipped a low drive past the keeper. That early strike forced the Hornets to chase the game, reshaping tactics for the rest of the 90 minutes.
Watford’s Fight Back and Millwall’s Resolve
After the early setback, Watford piled on the pressure, especially through the midfield duo of Duncan Watmore and Tom Cleverley. Both attempted long‑range efforts, and Watmore’s runs into the box kept the Millwall defence on edge, but the home side’s backline, marshaled by veteran defender Jacob Frye, stayed compact. A series of hard‑working tackles in the final third nullified several promising attacks, and a late clearance from goalkeeper Aiden O'Neill preserved the lead.
In the second half, Millwall shifted to a more defensive shape, inviting Watford to commit numbers forward. The strategy paid off as the visitors began to overcommit, leaving gaps that Millwall used for brief counter‑attacks. Although none translated into another goal, the quick transitions kept Watford wary and prevented them from dominating possession.
When the final whistle blew, the scoreboard read Millwall vs Watford 1-0, a result that reflects both the early brilliance of Neghli and the disciplined performance of the home side. Millwall collects three points and climbs a notch higher in the Championship table, while Watford must regroup ahead of their next fixture.
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