Law man shoots Grecians level top
moved level on points with at the top of Sky Bet League Two as Nicky Law’s composed finish was enough to secure a 1-0 win at
It was the Mariners’ first defeat in six matches, with Law beating two defenders before curling a left-foot finish beyond goalkeeper James McKeown for the only goal of the game.
Swindon still lead the way, but they were beaten 2-0 at
The Exiles opened the scoring inside the first minute as Josh Sheehan (right) bagged. Jamille
Matt bundled in a second goal.
moved up to third as Perry Ng’s drilled strike from distance was enough to sink Cheltenham, who had started the day in the top three.
Niall Canavan headed in George Cooper’s free-kick to give the lead in their 3-1 home win over Mansfield. Antoni Sarcevic’s penalty doubled Argyle’s lead but Mansfield pulled a goal back through Andy Cook. Ryan Hardie wrapped up the points. ran out 4-1 winners against who slipped to the foot of the table. threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at home to
Bantams went two up through Hope Akpan and James Vaughan. Scunthorpe pulled a goal back when Alex Gilliead fired through a crowded area and John McAtee made it 2-2 in the 74th minute.
A 4-0 win for at moved them off the bottom, with goals from Elliott List, Jake Cassidy, Charlie Carter and Charlie Lakin. First-half goals from Callum Harriott and Fiacre Kelleher, into his own net, earned
The a 2-1 victory over in
Mark Kennedy’s first game in charge of the Silkmen.
A debut goal for Michael O’Connor earned nine-man a 2-1 win at after new Rovers signing Josh March had cancelled out Ibou Touray’s early free-kick opener. David Amoo scored the only goal as claimed a 1-0 win over Wes McDonald’s 88th-minute curler snatched a 2-1 victory against and Jonny Smith earned Oldham a 1-1 draw at home to
JOSE MOURINHO did not want to talk about VAR, the ref, goalline technology, Christian Eriksen or Spurs’ injury problems.
But most of all, he didn’t want to drop the H-bomb.
In the end, of course, he commented on of the above and admitted just how badly they will miss Harry Kane.
A bizarre malfunction with VAR – the battery went in ref Michael Oliver’s communication toy – prevented a potential 26th-minute red card against Watford’s Etienne Capoue as he stamped down on Japhet Tanganga. Only a foul was awarded.
The France midfielder later whipped Giovani Lo Celso’s legs from under him in another meaty challenge, further increasing Mourinho’s frustration.
A penalty decision also went against him – although Troy Deeney’s effort was saved by Paulo Gazzaniga – and Erik Lamela was denied a goal by sub Ignacio Pussetto’s goalline clearance in the dying seconds.
Spurs were far from their fluid best against a Hornets’ side that has certainly rediscovered their mojo.
Mourinho said: “We started well, we ended well and for the majority of time we played well. About VAR, I prefer not to answer. Nor Mr Oliver, the referee and Mr Friend (VAR official). I will go in a direction I don’t want to go.
“I would have to start with minute one. I’d have to speak about Capoue on Lo Celso. I prefer not to.
“And I promised I wouldn’t speak about the boys we don’t have. I don’t want to – I have to try not to.
“But it was the kind of game where if you have a goalscorer – a guy who smells goals – probably you win it.”
The game desperately needed a goal. And when Jan Vertonghen charged at Gerard Deulofeu’s shot, the ball smashing into his hand, Mr Oliver did not need to consult Stockley pointed to the spot.
Deeney was tasked with helping Watford towards their 16th point from 21 under new boss Nigel Pearson, but fluffed his lines, visitors’ keeper Gazzaniga saving to his right.
Pearson said: “I’ve seen my players put in an honest performance. We have a group who ‘get’ the situation we are in.”
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