Tactical half-time moves by Malky Mackay made all the difference today at a soggy Vicarage Road as the Hornets came from behind to net a point in the standings.
The good feelings brought on by the return of Lloyd Doyley and Don Cowie lasted - oh - 35 seconds as an early corner caught Watford sleeping and let a Sean St. Ledger goal past Scott Loach.
Watford pressure sought the equalizer but in minute 37, Keith Treacy beat two yellow-shirted defenders, pulled back, and fed a picture-perfect cross to Leon Clarke for the Lilywhites' second goal. That score stood until the half.
Seeing his squad was not clicking, Malky pulled Doyley & Daniel Drinkwater for youngsters Matty Whichelow & Adam Thompson at the half.
The move paid off. Whichelow broke Iain Turner's clean sheet in minute 69, left-footing a shot in from 18 yards out (asst. Stephen McGinn) and Thompson netted his debut goal eleven minutes later from 6 yards away (asst. Martin Taylor).
The point leaves Watford mid-table (and PNE in the cellar). Next match is Saturday, September 19 at Reading, who currently lie a point south of the Hornets. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
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Bad result for the golden boys, great second half comeback however, looking forward to local derby with Reading on Saturday, always a good atmosphere with lots of banter.
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