The U.S. international expressed gratitude to the club's fans following Watford's important victory
Wiley provides match-winning assist in 1-0 triumphU.S. international delivers standout performanceMidfielder acknowledges fan support in tight playoff raceGetty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED
Watford were pushed to the wire by Hull City, but Caleb Wiley played a pivotal role as the Hornets managed to secure a 1-0 home win on Tuesday. The U.S. national delivered the assist for Moussa Sissoko's 55th-minute goal, which eventually turned out to be the only goal in the game.
Following his impressive performance, Wiley took to social media to acknowledge the unwavering support of the Hornets faithful.
“What’s up guys, it’s Caleb Wiley here. What a performance tonight, great win and we appreciate all the fans coming out and supporting, and we go again this weekend. See you guys later!” Wiley said in a video posted on Watford’s social accounts.
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Watford's win, orchestrated in part by Wiley's assist, moves the team closer to the promotion playoff spots. The Hornets are in 10th place on the league table but are only four points behind sixth-place Middlesbrough, who sit in the last promotion playoff place with five games left in the regular season.
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Thanks to their 1-0 win over Hull City, Watford continue their run in a tight fight for a playoff spot, and the Hornets face eighth place West Bromwich Albion next on April 11. Following that, Tom Cleverley’s side battles second place side Burnley at Vicarage Road on April 17.