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Watford 1-2 Burnley: Sam Vokes and Jack Cork score in space of three minutes as Sean Dyche's men come from behind to beat the Hornets in second half

Daily Mail | April 7, 2018

Related Topics: Sean Dyche, Sam Vokes, Jack Cork, Man, Space, Burnley F.C., Premier League, Orestis Karnezis, Roberto Pereyra

Burnley came from behind to beat Watford 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to quickfire goals from Sam Vokes and Jack Cork.

After a goalless first half, it was the hosts who grabbed the first advantage of the game after Roberto Pereyra tucked the ball home from close range past Nick Pope.

But Sean Dyche's men hit back in style, with Sam Vokes netting the equaliser with his first touch in the 70th minute before Jack Cork grabbed the winner just three moments later.

More to follow...

Jack Cork scored the winning goal in the second half as Burnley came from behind to narrowly beat Watford 2-1
Jack Cork scored the winning goal in the second half as Burnley came from behind to narrowly beat Watford 2-1
Cork is mobbed by his ecstatic Burnley team-mates after firing home the winner against Watford in the Premier League
Cork is mobbed by his ecstatic Burnley team-mates after firing home the winner against Watford in the Premier League
Cork tucks home from close range as Watford shot-stopperu00a0Orestis Karnezis desperately tries to get a hand on the ball
Cork tucks home from close range as Watford shot-stopper Orestis Karnezis desperately tries to get a hand on the ball
The English midfielder's effort just about crosses the goalline to put the Clarets 2-1 ahead in the 73rd minute
The English midfielder's effort just about crosses the goalline to put the Clarets 2-1 ahead in the 73rd minute
Welsh striker Sam Vokes equalised for the visitors with his first touch of the game in the 70th minute
Welsh striker Sam Vokes equalised for the visitors with his first touch of the game in the 70th minute
Vokes celebrates in front of the travelling Burnley supporters after being congratulated by his team-mates in the second half
Vokes celebrates in front of the travelling Burnley supporters after being congratulated by his team-mates in the second half
The 28-year-old is pictured firing the ball home after connecting onto Adrian Mariappa's awful header
The 28-year-old is pictured firing the ball home after connecting onto Adrian Mariappa's awful header
Roberto Pereyra opened the scoring for the hosts in the 61st minute thanks to a well-taken finish at Vicarage Road
Roberto Pereyra opened the scoring for the hosts in the 61st minute thanks to a well-taken finish at Vicarage Road
The winger wheels away to celebrate in front of the jubilant Watford fans on the hour mark on Saturday afternoon
The winger wheels away to celebrate in front of the jubilant Watford fans on the hour mark on Saturday afternoon
Pereyra pictured firing the ball past Nick Pope, who earned his first England call-up for the friendlies against Holland and Italy
Pereyra pictured firing the ball past Nick Pope, who earned his first England call-up for the friendlies against Holland and Italy
Watford goalkeeperu00a0Karnezis tries to show his authority in the air but clumsily drops the ball in his area
Watford goalkeeper Karnezis tries to show his authority in the air but clumsily drops the ball in his area
Karnezis then blocks Ashley Westwood's shot after mishandling the ball as the visitors looked to claim first advantage
Karnezis then blocks Ashley Westwood's shot after mishandling the ball as the visitors looked to claim first advantage
Englishman Troy Deeney speaks to the officials as he walks off down the tunnel following the half-time whistle
Englishman Troy Deeney speaks to the officials as he walks off down the tunnel following the half-time whistle
Burnley goalkeeper Pope attempts to get his hand on the ball as Watford search for the opening goal
Burnley goalkeeper Pope attempts to get his hand on the ball as Watford search for the opening goal
Watford winger Pereyra in action against Burnley's Ashley Westwood during the opening half on Saturday afternoon
Watford winger Pereyra in action against Burnley's Ashley Westwood during the opening half on Saturday afternoon
Pereyra and Watford team-mate Jose Holebas appeal to the linesman at Vicarage Road after a decision doesn't go their way
Pereyra and Watford team-mate Jose Holebas appeal to the linesman at Vicarage Road after a decision doesn't go their way
Burnley manager Sean Dyche gives instructions to his players during the early stages of the 3pm fixture
Burnley manager Sean Dyche gives instructions to his players during the early stages of the 3pm fixture
Watford and Burnley players observe a minutes silence for the late Ray Wilkins at Vicarage Road on the weekend
Watford and Burnley players observe a minutes silence for the late Ray Wilkins at Vicarage Road on the weekend
Watford fans wave flags high in the air prior to kick-off in the tight Premier League encounter against the Clarets
Watford fans wave flags high in the air prior to kick-off in the tight Premier League encounter against the Clarets
Watford striker Deeney speaks to the medical team ahead of kick-off on Saturday after injuring his left foot
Watford striker Deeney speaks to the medical team ahead of kick-off on Saturday after injuring his left foot
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