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Mason Holgate | Watford defeat tough one to take

Mason Holgate is interviewed following Albion's defeat at Watford

Mason Holgate says Albion were disappointed with the fashion of their defeat to Watford on Sunday afternoon.

The Baggies suffered a 2-1 setback at Vicarage Road on an afternoon where Vakoun Bayo scored twice before Jayson Molumby notched a consolation strike near the end. 

It was Carlos Corberán’s side’s first defeat in 13 games and Holgate believes after a strong opening 45, the second Hornets goal gave them a “mountain to climb”.

Mason Holgate in action at Watford in the home kit

The defender said: “It's disappointing to lose any game, but I think we're more disappointed with the fashion of how we lost today.

“We had our chances, but if we look at their goals and analyse them, there are definitely things we can work on.

“It's a busy period though, all we can do is dust ourselves down and go again. We can't dwell on it too much. 

Mason Holgate on the ball at Watford in the home kit

“Whether we win or whether we lose we've just got to keep going and be the best team we can be each game. Obviously, we're disappointed today but there's so many games coming over this period, it's all about how you react.

“First half we were doing really well and had our chances. If anything I'd say we were the better team - so it was disappointing to come out of that one goal down. I don't think we deserved to be 1-0 down.

“Obviously, we then concede an avoidable goal to start the second half and then we’re uphill from there and giving ourselves a mountain to climb. We managed to get one back and we got some shots off, but we didn't quite do enough to get an equaliser which is frustrating.

“It's tough to take, but we've got to react to it and keep going now.”

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