The Championship 2022/23 has started and has had Chileans playing an important role. This Monday it was the turn of Francisco Sierralta, who started in the tight 1-0 victory of Watford against Sheffield United.
The team of the Chilean defender was one of the relegated teams in the last Premier League and in this match, they sealed their return to the tournament. They had some problems securing the three points but managed to strike at the right moment.
It was vital for Watford to start the Championship with a win. The poor performances they showed last season raised a lot of doubts, so they needed to convince both the fans and the squad that they had to change their focus.
This was reflected on the Vicarage Road pitch, where they caused several problems for Sheffield United. Although despite all the efforts, it wouldn't be until the second half when things would change on the scoreboard.
It was in the 56th minute when the home team finally managed to make a difference. A lethal counterattack ended up finding Ismaila Sarr free and right on the edge of the offside position on the right flank.
From there, he delivered a low cross for Joao Pedro to appear, who didn't miss and finished with a low shot that the goalkeeper had no way of stopping, unleashing madness in the stands.
Francisco Sierralta made himself noticeable and had a confrontation on the pitch, although it didn't escalate. What he did receive was a yellow card, tarnishing his return to the English promotion.
Watford starts their new adventure in the Championship in the best way possible and hopes to be one of the contenders in the season. The Chilean defender establishes himself as a starter in a tournament that won't be easy at all and that in this version will have Chilean influences, with Ben Brereton Díaz and the imminent arrival of Marcelino Núñez.
Check the Championship standings
Here is the current Championship standings after the victory of Watford against Sheffield United.