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Bayo bundles Watford into early lead with seventh goal in four games Andre Gray volleys Argyle level but Porteous slides Hornets back ahead Gray curls in sublime stoppage-time strike to earn Pilgrims point Plymouth up a place to 17th, Watford edge up to fifth Get involved: #bbcefl, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Glenn Speller #bbcefl, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Best manager to have played under Alex Ferguson is Laurent Blanc - four Ligue 1 titles and six cups. Aidan, Milngavie My own personal favourite was Gordon Mc Queen when he was at Airdrie but the correct answer is, of course, Gordon Strachan. His time at Scotland alone merits it. Anon, via Whats App #bbcefl, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) One of the features of this Championship season so far has been the large number of goalless draws and the struggle for many teams to find the net on a regular basis. Maybe this third international break will bring about a change in that trend - or were we just spoiled last season? We used the break to take a look at the facts and get some views from Championship pundits so feel free to use half-time to take a look. Seems our wish for more goals is coming true based on tonight's first half. .. HT: Plymouth 1-2 Watford Derek Payne Former Watford midfielder on BBC Three Counties Radio Watford have been by far the best side, for an away side it's been an exceptional performance. One lapse in concentration to see a former player in Andre Gray score but this is by far one of their best performances so far. They've been really good but Tom Cleverley will be disappointed with the goal because we should be sitting here two up. HT: Plymouth Argyle 1-2 Watford Brent Pilnick BBC Sport at Home Park What an entertaining half of football that was. Watford deserve to be in the lead - they have had by far the better share of the possession and have looked dangerous whenever they have the ball. Louza and Chakvetadze have pulled the midfield strings well for Tom Cleverley's side and they have got a lot of joy down their left. But Plymouth have showed they can create chances of their own - but they need to up it in the second half if they are to avoid just a second home loss of the season. Can Wayne Rooney produce a team talk to turn it around during the break? Plymouth 1-2 Watford Well that was very enjoyable - welcome back the Championship, we've missed you. Watford were quick out of the blocks and led through Vakoun Bayo's seventh goal of the season and proceeded to dominate. Andre Gray's stunning volley levelled matters up but just as we were thinking about our half-time cuppas Ryan Porteous converted a neat free-kick move to restore Watford's lead. It's good this, it could get even better in the second-half. Plymouth 1-2 Watford Ryan Dickson Former Plymouth and Southampton defender on BBC Radio Devon Watford are just seeing the game out before half-time now. It's good game management. Plymouth 1-2 Watford Plymouth get a chance to strike back immediately but Watford clear away a free-kick. The home side play the ball back in and Michael Obafemi goes down under Moussa Sissoko's challenge but penalty appeals are waved away. We will have three minutes of time added on. Plymouth 1-2 Watford Derek Payne Former Watford midfielder on BBC Three Counties Radio Brilliant from Watford. Ryan Porteous slides in to put it into the the back of the net. It's great work from the centre-halves there. Ryan Porteous (41 mins) You know what I said about both teams seeing it out until the break? Take no notice of me. Watford sling a free-kick to the far post where Mattie Pollock gets the ball across the face of goal and his fellow central defender Ryan Porteous converts for his second goal of the season. Plymouth 1-1 Watford Ryan Dickson Former Plymouth and Southampton defender on BBC Radio Devon This is an important game for Argyle because if they can get the win it gives them some breathing space between themselves and the sides below them. If Argyle go in at half-time at 1-1 then Wayne Rooney will be pleased. Plymouth 1-1 Watford Wayne Rooney after 10 minutes versus Wayne Rooney after half an hour. Plymouth 1-1 Watford Ryan Andrews wins Watford yet another corner but Plymouth are equal to it. We're edging towards half-time and you wonder whether both sides are thinking about seeing it out until the break. Plymouth Argyle 1-1 Watford Brent Pilnick BBC Sport at Home Park Everyone here needs a rest right now. It's been end-to-end for the last 10 minutes or so - both sides could be ahead with the chances they have had. This 10-minute spell before the break could be key, you think if either side can get a goal before half tine it might be the key to the game. Plymouth 1-1 Watford Watford have not won at Plymouth since September 2009. The scorer in that 1-0 victory for the Hornets was Tom Cleverley. Sitting in the stands while he serves a touchline ban the Watford boss will be pleased to see his side just settling things down again. Plymouth 1-1 Watford Don't take your eyes off this as Watford could and maybe should be back in front. A corner drops at the feet of defender Ryan Porteous but rather than use his left foot he uses his right and hits it wide from four yards - Porteous raises his eyes to the sky as he knows what a good chance that is. #bbcefl, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Andre Gray turns into Robin van Persie. I wonder if Rooney had a hand in that goal. Jason, via Whats App Plymouth 1-1 Watford It's been quite the six minutes for Plymouth, Andre Gray equalises, Morgan Whittaker strikes wide and now Michael Obafemi drags an effort off target. Watford need to give their collective heads a wobble. Plymouth 1-1 Watford Derek Payne Former Watford midfielder on BBC Three Counties Radio It's a great finish but from a Watford perspective the ball has travelled from 40 yards and someone should read that. You can see that he's going to hit a long pass and James Morris' body shape was all wrong and for me he's at fault there. Plymouth 1-1 Watford Andre Gray cost Watford £11. 5m back in 2017 and scored 19 league goals in a Hornets shirt. I doubt he scored one better than that which got his new club level tonight. Suddenly it's a very even game having been so one sided before Gray's piece of magic. Plymouth Argyle 1-1 Watford Brent Pilnick BBC Sport at Home Park Where did that come from? Watford have been absolutely cruising in this game - Louza, Sissoko and Chakvetadze had the midfield sewn up - and then that bit of magic from Andre Gray against his former club. Home Park is absolutely rocking right now - heaven knows how loud it would have got had Morgan Whittaker's effort been an inch or two further to the right just after the restart. Last Updated 22nd November 2024 at 21: 56 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. 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