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Watford 2-1 Hull City: Paulo Pezzolano defies boo-boys after win buys time

Struggling Watford boss Paulo Pezzolano insists he is strong enough to handle the pressure after seeing his players seemingly buy him more time in the Hornets’ hotseat.

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The LeaguePaper Team
28 September 2025

Vivaldo Semedo savours his winner for Watford

By Matt Kirk

WATFORD 2
Louza 60, Semedo 78

HULL CITY 1
McBurnie 25
Struggling Watford boss Paulo Pezzolano insists he is strong enough to handle the pressure after seeing his players seemingly buy him more time in the Hornets’ hotseat.
Vivaldo Semedo’s first goal for the club stifled the air of mutiny at Vicarage Road after the home fans had booed their team off at half-time and turned on their manager.
Skipper Imran Louza’s first goal since February cancelled out Oli McBurnie’s fifth of the season – a goal which had sparked the ire of the Watford faithful – and the Uruguayan boss was del...

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