Mariappa late own goal sees Brighton salvage point
A late own goal by Watford’s Adrian Mariappa ensured the points were shared in a 1-1 draw with fellow relegation-threatened Brighton.
Abdoulaye Doucoure, who scored an own goal when the sides met on the opening day of the season, capitalised on a loose ball before driving the ball expertly past Mathew Ryan.
Just as Watford looked to be heading for a crucial victory, an Alireza Jahanbakhsh cross was turned into the roof of his own net by Mariappa to level the tie with just over 10 minutes remaining.
The Hornets had suffered successive defeats against Aston Villa and Everton in the Premier League before the trip to the south coast, and Pearson’s side remain in the bottom three despite claiming a point at the Amex.
The Seagulls remain without a win in the Premier League this year, but have moved one point further away from the drop zone.
Brighton started the brighter of the two sides, and Glenn Murray had a chance from a Solly March cross, but his headed effort lacked power and did not trouble Ben Foster.
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