'Hornets' stung as 'Cherries' pick them apart

David Brooks began the 'Cherries' rout before Josh King added a second from the penalty spot - he had been brought down by Christian Kabasele originally. The Belgian was sent off, receiving a second yellow for the challenge. 

King then added another just before the break, while Callum Wilson grabbed a goal to make it four for Eddie Howe's side. 

Speaking to 'BBC Sport', Howe praised his side's efforts and was pleased with the victory. 

"It wasn't perfect. I'm pleased but we have room to improve and grow from today. Watford made it difficult, even with 10 [men], but we were professional.

"It's a great start. It is so early it is difficult to make predictions. All we can do is work and try to achieve what our limit is."

Watford boss Javi Gracia, however, had contrasting emotions. 

"It is always a bad moment to lose like today. Today is the first day we haven't competed as in other games. They were much better than us. We will try to improve for the next game."

 

6 de octubre de 2018