Wolves squander two-goal lead as Watford win in extra time to reach FA Cup final

Super Eagles forward, Isaac Success was missing in action for Watford, who pulled off an incredible comeback to beat Wolves in extra time on Sunday.

Watford were trailing 2-0 after one hour following Matt Doherty’s first-header and Raul Jimenez’s superb chest down and volleyed finish.

And with 11 minutes left, Wolves looked on course for their first FA Cup final in 59years when Gerard Deulofeu began what would later be a stunning comeback.

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The former Barcelona and Everton star produced an audacious angled flick to half the deficit.

Watford then drew level in injury time as captain Troy Deeney drilled home from the penalty spot after he had been fouled by Leander Dendoncker.

The game was forced to go into extra time as Deulofeu steered a finish beyond John Ruddy in the 104th minute to send Watford to their first FA Cup final since 1984.

Watford will face Manchester City in the final on May 18th, 2019.

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