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Nickson Okosun on target as Watford Under-21s frustrated by Fleetwood in opener
Nickson Okosun scored the equaliser as Watford Under-21s kicked off their PL Professional Development League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Fleetwood.
The Hornets trailed to a Lucas Taylor strike just after the break but Okosun tapped home a leveller on the hour mark to ensure the shares were spoiled.
Okosun had already come close early on, Amin Nabizada teeing him up but his effort was blocked.
The striker was then denied an opener by the offside flag as Watford dominated the opening 45 minutes.
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It was the visitors, led by former Hornet Mark Yeates, who took the lead in the second half, though, when Taylor finished off a Raffaele Cirino cross.
Okosun levelled shortly afterwards, following in after goalkeeper Luke Hewitson couldn't hold Nabizada's shot.
Nickson Okosun goes into a challenge (Image: Peter Cozzi/Watford FC) Jonathan Lawson then came closest to a winner as the dominant hosts were frustrated.
Under-21s lead coach Charlie Daniels said: "I was pleased with the way we played and how we created.
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"I thought we thoroughly deserved a couple more but the goalie played well.
"Then it was just one lapse of concentration when we conceded.
"It was pleasing for us with the way that we played and our application, we're just disappointed to not come away with the win."
