Ismaïla Sarr scores goal of the season contender reminiscent of David Beckham – but then misses penalty

Ismaila Sarr’s David Beckham-esque goal was described by Rob Edwards, the Watford manager, as a “moment of genius” but the striker went from hero to villain at The Hawthorns.

Sarr scored with a 60-yard chip from just inside his own half in a goal reminiscent of then Manchester United midfielder Beckham, the strike that launched him to stardom in 1996.

The Watford winger later squandered a penalty after Karlan Grant rewarded overwhelming West Bromwich Albion pressure with an equaliser on the stroke of half-time.

But Sarr’s opening goal in the 12th minute will live long in the memory. “Just seeing it and his quality, it was a moment of genius really,” Edwards said. “It was a great bit of technique and vision – whenever you