"The former Watford and Birmingham City striker scored more than 200 goals during this time, but when it came to the most dramatic strike of his career, one particular goal stands out. His 97th-minute stunner for the Hornets against Leicester City in the 2013 Championship play-off semi-final second leg, which came seconds after a missed Foxes penalty, propelled Watford to the Wembley final and gave the Vicarage Road faithful one of their most memorable moments of a generation."
"I didn't appreciate that goal for a long time we lost in the play-off final, he tells FourFourTwo, recalling the subsequent defeat to Crystal Palace at Wembley. However, the goal has remained a part of footballing folklore. Most dramatic play-off match ever!?! | Deeney scores winner after Knockaert misses 96th min penalty! - YouTube Watch On But with TikTok, my five-year-old recreates it around the house and celebrates it, Deeney adds, illustrating just how deeply the moment has embedded itself into popular culture."
Troy Deeney enjoyed a 20-year career rising from non-league to the Premier League, making over 700 senior appearances, scoring more than 200 goals, earning two promotions and an FA Cup final appearance. His most dramatic strike was a 97th-minute winner for Watford against Leicester in the 2013 Championship play-off semi-final, coming seconds after a missed Leicester penalty and sending Watford to the Wembley final. Deeney initially did not fully appreciate the goal because Watford lost the play-off final to Crystal Palace. The goal has since become footballing folklore, embedded in popular culture and frequently re-enacted by fans and family.
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