GALLERY: Best images of Bove's Rookery End celebration

Bove's injury-time strike came in euphoric circumstances, too, at the end of a long half of football during which the Hornets had defended a 2-1 lead.

The Italian's emotional celebration provided the Rookery End with one of its most memorable moments of recent times.

Here are all the best snaps and clips of the moment, beginning with the goal itself...

Game over! ❌

Edoardo Bove gets his first goal for Watford late on! 🟡 pic.twitter.com/fAmk7tFUPB

— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) March 17, 2026

...Bove steers in the decisive goal...

Edoardo Bove's goal captured (Image: Andy Fitzsimons)

Edoardo Bove slides in the crucial goal (Image: Alan Cozzi/Watford FC)

...and runs away to celebrate...

Edoardo Bove wheels away after tucking into the net (Image: PA)

...and here comes the moment we'll all remember...

Edoardo Bove and the Rookery End (Image: Andy Fitzsimons)

Edoardo Bove climbs up onto the advertising hoardings (Image: Alan Cozzi/Watford FC)

Edoardo Bove's team-mates join the celebration (Image: Andy Fitzsimons)

...Formose Mendy jumps up, too - and even Egil Selvik joins in with the fun...

Formose Mendy joins in the fun with Edoardo Bove (Image: Andy Fitzsimons)

pic.twitter.com/FtPPIcYHhV

— Dave Prall (@dave_prall) March 17, 2026

Edoardo Bove is finally allowed off the hoardings (Image: PA)

...perhaps the snap that will soon be appearing on the walls inside the Rookery...

Edoardo Bove's celebration continues (Image: Alan Cozzi/Watford FC)

Edoardo Bove celebrates passionately (Image: Alan Cozzi/Watford FC)

...Bove's boss was delighted...

Ed Still embraces Edoardo Bove (Image: Alan Cozzi/Watford FC)

...as were the Roma fans in attendance, who still adore their former player...

Edoardo Bove approaches a group of Roma fans (Image: Alan Cozzi/Watford FC)

Things you love to see! #WatfordFC pic.twitter.com/dBaIIB9pTo

— TheWatfordWay (@thewatfordway) March 17, 2026

...Bove then takes a few moments to himself...

Bove spends a moment alone with his thoughts #watfordfc pic.twitter.com/g32SKHXZlC

— Anthony Matthews (@Ant_Watford) March 17, 2026

...the midfielder has been brilliant with reporters since he signed...

Very happy Edoardo Bove: 'I had a lot of time to think about my first goal and the celebration was unbelievable. An amazing night for me.' #watfordfc pic.twitter.com/C14Td58NgW

— Adam Drury (@Adam_Drury1) March 17, 2026

...and finish off with a couple of alternative views of the memorable moment...

What a moment for Edoardo Bove #watfordFC pic.twitter.com/Wsax65OvpB

— Rio Woolf (@rio_woolf) March 17, 2026

Your Hollywood ending 😍 pic.twitter.com/APdZPqMoTo

— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) March 17, 2026

A night to remember!