Chelsea Edges Watford 2-1 as Ziyech Scores Late Winner, Maintains Premier League Lead
The Moroccan international, Hakim Ziyech, scored the winning goal in the match against Watford (1-2), counting for the 14th round of the English football championship.
Hakim Ziyech gave Chelsea the victory, only 10 minutes after coming on as a substitute in the second half. The two teams were level before the break.
To read: Ziyech’s Late Strike Propels Chelsea to Champions League Victory Over Malmö
The Blues opened the scoring in the 29th minute with a goal by Mason Mount, before Watford equalized, a few minutes before the break, thanks to a goal by Emmanuel Dennis. The Moroccan Adam Masina, injured in the 12th minute of play, had to leave the field during this first half.
Chelsea remains at the top of the Premier League with 33 points, far ahead of Manchester City.
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