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Watford captain Deeney mocks 'loser' Jimenez, but then he...

Watford captain Troy Deeney mocked Raul Jimenez after their stunning 3-2 FA Cup semifinal win over Wolves.

Jimenez donned a wolf mask after scoring Wolves' second goal in their FA Cup semi-final against Watford .

The goal looked to have secured Wolves a place in the FA Cup final - but his celebrations were premature, as a Gerard Delofeu-inspired Watford stormed back with three goals in one of the competition's greatest comebacks.

Watford captain Deeney scored the injury time penalty to take the tie into extra time before Watford eventually won 3-2 to set up a final against Manchester City.

Afterwards, Deeney told Bein Sport of Jimenez: "I hope he enjoys his mask.

"I'm glad he put that mask on - he could wear it out now as well, now he's a loser. So, enjoy the mask - we got the victory."

However, he later stated: "He's a top, top player.

"It was a great finish, but I didn't see the mask thing. I'm quite happy I only saw it now because I probably would have lost my head if I saw that.

"I think you've got to wear the mask and do all that stuff when you know you're going to win the game."

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