EFL: Emmanuel Dennis reopens Watford goal account in loss to Leicester City
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Emmanuel Dennis was on the score sheet in the Sky Bet Championship, but he couldn't stop Watford from a defeat to league leaders, Leicester City on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Dennis came from the bench to score 2 minutes after the Hornets were 2 goals down at the pristine Vicarage Road.
An early penalty in the 10th minute saw the hosts in the lead after Chakvetadze fouled Dennis Praet in the box and the referee has no hesitation in pointing to the spot.
Patson Daka stepped up to send the goalkeeper the wrong way a minute later.
The Foxes doubled their lead through captain Ricardo Pereira in the 55th minute while Watford were trying to get back into the game.
At the one hour mark, Dennis came in for Sema and he made an instant impact to reduce the deficit in the 63rd minute.
Leicester City's goalkeeper, Mads Hermansen passed the ball straight into the path of Dennis in the box, unmarked, with the forward making no mistake with the finish.
The Foxes held on to get the vital points at the end of the encouounter.
Uche Dozie
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