STOKE-ON-TRENT, England (Interstat) — Million Manhoef scored twice to lead Stoke City to a 3-1 win over Watford in the English Championship on Saturday at bet365 Stadium.

The defender opened the scoring in the 28th minute and added a second in the 77th. Watford’s Nestory Irankunda cut the deficit in the 81st, but Stoke’s Sam Gallagher sealed the result four minutes later. Goalkeeper Tommy Simkin recorded an assist for Stoke.

The result improved Stoke City’s league record to 12 wins, 13 losses and 12 draws, pulling it level with Watford, which now sits at 13-12-12. The outcome defied pregame projections that favored the visitors.