ASPRILLA DELIVERS THE HORNETS STING

WATFORD boss Valerien Ismael was a relieved man after his side ended their losing streak with victory at Rotherham.

- Mike Watkins

Neither side entered the contest with much confidence following three straight defeats each but it was Watford who snatched the points thanks to Yaser Asprilla's second-half strike.

Ismael said: "We were ready for the battle. We spoke about it before the game. It was all about the result. We had to be solid and to do the basics right.

"Finally it was another clean sheet. It was very difficult but we managed well. It's a big relief to get three points. The next challenge is to win the next home game.

"Our focus was all about the result. We have had to stay positive. There is no excuse any we had to act on the more pitch.