Watford’s Craig Dawson grabbed a stoppage-time equaliser with an overhead kick to earn his side a 1-1 draw with Leicester City on Saturday.
The draw gave them a vital point in their battle for English Premier League (EPL) survival.
England full-back Ben Chilwell had put third-placed Leicester City ahead in the 90th minute with a thunderous shot.
Thereafter, Dawson’s acrobatic finish lifted Watford provisionally a point clear of the relegation zone.
Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure created the best chance of the opening half, firing straight at Kasper Schmeichel after a defensive error by Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi.
Soon after half-time Watford’s Etienne Capoue produced a defence-splitting pass to send Ismaila Sarr clean through on goal but Schmeichel made an excellent block from close range with an outstretched hand.
Having failed to record a single effort on target in the first half, Leicester City created the majority of chances in the closing stages and went close when Marc Albrighton’s effort hit the post.
Leicester City thought they had secured their first league win at Vicarage Road since 2016 with Chilwell’s strike, but defender Dawson had other ideas.
“It was obviously a very important goal and it was good to get a point in the end,” said Dawson after scoring his first goal for Watford.
“We were disappointed to concede but great spirit from the lads to go and get the equaliser.
“There was tiredness in the second half. But credit to the lads. You can hear the lads who are not playing and the noise they made when the goal went in.”
Watford moved to 16th place in the table with 28 points, while Leicester City remained third and six points clear of fourth-placed Chelsea
