Watford rallies for 2-1 victory against Preston North End at Vicarage Road

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Watford rallies for 2-1 victory against Preston North End at Vicarage Road
Summary

Watford secured a 2-1 win over Preston North End on Tuesday evening at Vicarage Road after overcoming a difficult first-half performance. Callum Lang opened the scoring for the visitors in the sixth minute, capitalizing on a rebound from a Jordan Thompson shot. Preston maintained a lead and control for much of the match but failed to convert additional scoring chances, including a missed opportunity by Harry Clarke. Watford manager Alessio Dionisi introduced substitutes at halftime, which shifted the momentum in the second half. Edo Kayembe leveled the score in the 69th minute before Mamadou Doumbia headed in the winning goal seven minutes later. The result leaves Preston North End with five losses in their opening six league fixtures.

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  • Callum Lang scored his third goal in two matches for Preston in the sixth minute.
  • Edo Kayembe tied the game for Watford in the 69th minute.
  • Mamadou Doumbia headed in the winner in the 76th minute.
  • Preston North End has now recorded five losses in their first six league games.
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Watford shook off an awful first-half display to grab a 2-1 victory over Preston, who suffered their fifth defeat in six league games.

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