Watford players rated after Carabao Cup loss to Newport County

Watford were beaten by Newport in the Carabao Cup. Picture: Action Images
Watford were beaten by Newport in the Carabao Cup. Picture: Action Images
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Watford crashed out of the Carabao Cup at the hands of Newport County on Tuesday evening. Here's how we assessed their individual performances.

Daniel Bachmann - 5

A bad day at the office for the goalkeeper but not much he could've done to keep the goals out. 

 

Toby Stevenson - 5.5

After an impressive attacking display at Oxford, Stevenson didn't make enough of a mark on the game.

 

Craig Dawson - 4.5

Was unable to make his experience count for much. 

 

Derek Agyakwa - 5.5

Had a more positive second-half after moving out to the right, but still a lot to work on.

 

Francisco Sierralta - 5

Too easily bullied by the Newport strikers.

 

Ignacio Pussetto - 5.5

Benefited from a move further forward in the second-half and played his part in Watford's goal, but looked worryingly out of his depth in the first-half.

 

Joseph Hungbo - 4

No surprise to see Hungbo make way at half-time after a really poor display. Gave the ball away frequently and couldn't handle the physicality of the match. 

 

Dan Phillips - 5.5

Made a big mistake for goal number three, but looked promising in moments before that.

 

James Garner - 5.5

Looked frustrated by those playing alongside him, who would give the ball away as soon as he passed it to them.

 

Glenn Murray - 3.5

Another experienced player who offered little in the way of an example to the youngsters on the pitch. Unsurprisingly taken off at the break, it simply wasn't working.

 

Jerome Sinclair - 5

A spirited showing, but ultimately one of little quality.

 

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Adalberto Penaranda - 6

Took his penalty well and produced flashes of exciting play, but downed tools following the third goal.

 

Stipe Perica - 4

Picked up a really needless red card with the game already gone. 

 

Kane Crichlow - N/A

Joined the game too late to make an impact.

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