Malky Mackay made it the second ex-Hornet manager in a row to visit Vicarage Road as the Bluebirds, on their way to their first top-flight appearance in 51 years, battled Watford to a nil-nil draw.
Malky brought a full complement of former 'orns, Tommy Smith, Jordan Mutch & Andrew Taylor all seeing service.
Sloppy defending and a number of fouls for the first half hour let Cardiff challenge the Hornets with set pieces, but it was Watford that troubled keeper David Marshall for the last hour of the match. In the end, both Marshall and Manuel Almunia in his first match back from injury, kept clean sheets.
The draw helped Cardiff, marking time at the top of table, five points ahead of Hull City with six matches to go, including a game in hand. On the other hand, Hull stretched its lead over Watford for the second automatic promotion slot by two points with a 1-0 win over Middlesborough.
Watford's next match of five left is at Peterborough United Saturday, April 13. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
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