In a brilliant season opener at Vicarage Road, Tom Dele-Bashiru proved to be the catalyst as Watford secured a resounding 4-0 victory against Queens Park Rangers (QPR) during their Championship game.
The 23-year-old Nigerian forward etched his name in history books by scoring the earliest league goal for Watford since November 2016, igniting the floodgates within a mere 33 seconds of kick-off.
Dele-Bashiru’s blistering start set the tone for an impressive first-half performance from the Hornets, who wasted no time asserting their dominance.
The Nigerian forward, who joined Watford in the summer of 2019 on a six-year deal after his contract expired at Manchester City, displayed his prowess with a clinical finish, leaving the QPR defense stunned.
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The scoreline only displayed Watford’s attacking prowess, with Imran Louza, Matheus Martins, and Vakoun Bayo all finding the net before the half-time whistle.
QPR’s defense found themselves overwhelmed and unable to contain Watford’s relentless offensive onslaught.
For QPR, it was a nightmare start as they struggled to gain any foothold in the match, leaving fans and their manager, Gareth Ainsworth, with much to ponder.
Despite only featuring for 66 minutes in the game, Dele-Bashiru’s impact was immense, and his goal-scoring display showcased his potential as a key player for Watford this season.
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