Report: Watford 3-1 Leicester

Troy Deeney's 96th-minute goal fired Watford into the npower Championship play-off final in the most dramatic fashion at Vicarage Road

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Leicester City in play-off drama

Leicester City lose in dramatic play-off semi-final against Watford

by Joe Lobo
Leicester City's David Nugent celebrates with his team mates after scoring his first goal of the game
Leicester City's David Nugent celebrates with his team mates after scoring his first goal of the game Credit: Clive Gee/EMPICS Sport
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson before the
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson before the game Credit: Clive Gee/EMPICS Sport
Leicester City fans celebrate their first goal in the stands
Leicester City fans celebrate their first goal in the stands Credit: Nick Potts/PA Wire/Press Association Images
Watford's Matej Vydra celebrates his second goal of the game
Watford's Matej Vydra celebrates his second goal of the game Credit: Clive Gee/EMPICS Sport
Leicester City's Anthony Knockaert (right) is fouled by Watford's Marco Cassetti (left) to concede the penalty
Leicester City's Anthony Knockaert (right) is fouled by Watford's Marco Cassetti (left) to concede the penalty Credit: Nick Potts/PA Wire/Press Association Images
Watford goalkeeper Manuel Almunia saves a penalty rebound attempt from Leicester City's Anthony Knockaert
Watford goalkeeper Manuel Almunia saves a penalty rebound attempt from Leicester City's Anthony Knockaert Credit: Nick Potts/PA Wire/Press Association Images
Leicester City's Anthony Knockaert looks dejected on the pitch after Watford score their third goal of the game
Leicester City's Anthony Knockaert looks dejected on the pitch after Watford score their third goal of the game Credit: Nick Potts/PA Wire/Press Association Images
Leicester City fans look dejected in the stands after the final whistle
Leicester City fans look dejected in the stands after the final whistle Credit: Nick Potts/PA Wire/Press Association Images
Watford's Troy Deeney celebrates scoring the winning goal during the npower Football League Championship match at Vicarage Road.
Watford's Troy Deeney celebrates scoring the winning goal during the npower Football League Championship match at Vicarage Road. Credit: Clive Gee/EMPICS Sport
Watford's Nathaniel Chalobah is mobbed by home fans on the pitch after the final whistle
Watford's Nathaniel Chalobah is mobbed by home fans on the pitch after the final whistle Credit: Nick Potts/PA Wire/Press Association Images
Watford fans on the pitch after the npower Football League Championship match at Vicarage Road.
Watford fans on the pitch after the npower Football League Championship match at Vicarage Road. Credit: Clive Gee/EMPICS Sport
Watford's Troy Deeney is mobbed by fans on the pitch
Watford's Troy Deeney is mobbed by fans on the pitch Credit: Clive Gee/EMPICS Sport
Leicester City fans look dejected in the stands after the final whistle
Leicester City fans look dejected in the stands after the final whistle Credit: Nick Potts/PA Wire/Press Association Images

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Leicester City in play-off drama

Pearson: Leicester match 'is tight'

Speaking on Sky Sports Nigel Pearson the manager of Leicester City said the club's match against Watford today 'is tight.'

He said: 'I think both sides recognise it's a close contest. I'm sure Watford will be thinking to come out of the blocks quickly - we'll want to do the same.

It's about keeping your nerve and being able to perform under pressure. Both sides are well equipped to do that. When you get to this stage, it could be who makes the fewest mistakes.'

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