Two home wins in a row have propelled Watford eight points clear of the relegation zone and provides a bright counter-point to the off-pitch turmoil surrounding the club.
Friday, CEO Mark Ashton resigned, replaced by Julian Winter and completing the turnover in Manager, Chairman, and CEO since the start of the season.
Today, Vicarage Road nearly defeated both squads as pouring rain left the pitch a sodden mess and an inspection was called just before the kickoff. The game proceeded and it became clear early on that tactical elegance & passing precision were not to be the order of the day.
Despite the error-prone circumstances, the match remained scoreless for a hour until Elliot Ward's tackle on Tamas Priskin lead to a Tommy Smith penalty shot. Smith sent keeper Keiren Westwood in the wrong direction and put the Hornets up 1-0.
The lead only lasted five minutes until the Sky Blues' Clinton Morrison found his way inside and equalized from six yards out.
Five minutes later and Watford was back on top for good as John-Joe O'Toole right-footed a shot into the bottom left of the goal from six yards out.
The next match is Saturday, December 20 at Derby County. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
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