Defender Craig Dawson scored in injury time to give his
team Watford a 1-1 draw at home to Leicester City and
a valuable point in his quest to survive the relegation
from the English Premier League.
England international defender Ben Chilwell put Lester
third in the lead with a massive kick in the 90th minute
before Dawson canceled that lead with a brilliant
backhand, to temporarily move his team one point away
from the relegation zone.
Abdullah Dockery made Watford midfielder the most
dangerous opportunity in the first half when he shot
in the hands of goalkeeper Casper Schmeichel after
a defensive error from Wilfred Ndede.
At the beginning of the second half, Watford player
Etienne Capoe sent a great pass to put Ismail walked
against Schmeichel, but the Danish goalkeeper saved
the ball.
After failing to hit any ball on goal in the first half, most
opportunities were offered at the end of the second half
for Leicester and almost went ahead when Mark
Albrighton fired a ball into the post.
Lester seemed to have decided his first win at Vicarage
Road since 2016 when Chilwell hit the net, but defender
Dawson had another opinion.
“It was definitely an important goal and it is a good idea
to have a point at the end,” Dawson said after scoring his
first goal with Watford.
He continued: “We are disappointed that our nets were
shaken, but the players played with a great spirit and
we equalized.”
“We were feeling tired in the second half, but thanks
to the players. You heard the voices of the players who
did not play and rejoiced after the goal.”
Watford advanced to 16th with 28 points, while Leicester
remained third, ahead of Chelsea, who were next in
the standings.
