Gracia delight at Gray impact
Watford manager Javia Gracia was delighted with the impact Andre Gray made when coming on, scoring to send the Hornets into the FA Cup semi-finals.
Watford are the first team through to the last four of the competition after beating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Vicarage Road.
Etienne Capoue had given the home side the lead just before the half hour mark. Michy Batshuayi equalised for the Eagles after an hour but Gracia sent on Gray as a second half substitute, replacing Will Hughes and the striker made an immediate impact.
When he plays he shows me his quality and is scoring important goals.
Javi Gracia
Roberto Pereyra found Gray in space in the penalty area and he made no mistake, firing past Vincente Guaita to send the Hornets through to their sixth FA Cup semi-final.
Gracia said afterwards that he was thrilled with the impact Gray made when coming on.
He said to the BBC: "It was a difficult moment (when Crystal Palace equalised), a mistake when we conceded but I was confident we would be able to win the game.
"We put Andre Gray on the pitch, he always has a good chance to score and scores important goals for the team, he deserves it and I am happy for him.
"There are other players working hard from the beginning but when he plays he shows me his quality and is scoring important goals. We have different options and all of them are ready to compete well." Watford are 7/1 to win the FA Cup.
With his side through to the last four of the FA Cup, it is turning into a very satisfying season all round for Gracia and Watford.
His side are eighth in the Premier League table and within sight of European football next season, either through the league or cup.
They now have the benefit of two weeks off before their next game, the international break giving the Premier League a week off.
The Hornets are back in action on 30th March when they travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United. The Hornets are 7/1 for the win with United 4/9 and the draw 3/1.
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Watford manager Javia Gracia was delighted with the impact Andre Gray made when coming on, scoring to send the Hornets into the FA Cup semi-finals.
Watford are the first team through to the last four of the competition after beating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Vicarage Road.
Etienne Capoue had given the home side the lead just before the half hour mark. Michy Batshuayi equalised for the Eagles after an hour but Gracia sent on Gray as a second half substitute, replacing Will Hughes and the striker made an immediate impact.
When he plays he shows me his quality and is scoring important goals.
Javi Gracia
Roberto Pereyra found Gray in space in the penalty area and he made no mistake, firing past Vincente Guaita to send the Hornets through to their sixth FA Cup semi-final.
Gracia said afterwards that he was thrilled with the impact Gray made when coming on.
He said to the BBC: "It was a difficult moment (when Crystal Palace equalised), a mistake when we conceded but I was confident we would be able to win the game.
"We put Andre Gray on the pitch, he always has a good chance to score and scores important goals for the team, he deserves it and I am happy for him.
"There are other players working hard from the beginning but when he plays he shows me his quality and is scoring important goals. We have different options and all of them are ready to compete well." Watford are 7/1 to win the FA Cup.
With his side through to the last four of the FA Cup, it is turning into a very satisfying season all round for Gracia and Watford.
His side are eighth in the Premier League table and within sight of European football next season, either through the league or cup.
They now have the benefit of two weeks off before their next game, the international break giving the Premier League a week off.
The Hornets are back in action on 30th March when they travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United. The Hornets are 7/1 for the win with United 4/9 and the draw 3/1.
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Source: bet365.com
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