Imran Louza's latest clinical finish and a string of missed late chances for Ipswich Town combined to produce a 1-1 draw with Watford at Portman Road, a result that left both sides feeling they might have taken more.
The Watford captain struck midway through the first half, capping a flowing move against the run of play, before Jaden Philogene's emphatic reply restored parity within minutes. Ipswich then enjoyed the lion's share of possession and opportunities, especially after Kieran McKenna's bench made its impact, but Egil Selvik and a determined Hornets back line held firm.
Town's profligacy in front of goal was summed up by substitute Ivan Azon, who missed one inviting header and saw another superbly clawed away, while Marcelino Nunez blazed over in stoppage time. The draw halts Ipswich's momentum after a weekend win and drops them to 10th in the table, with Watford slipping to 12th but still searching for a first away victory in the Championship this season.
Watford weather early storm before Louza pounces