Gavin Mutch, 32, who represented Scotland, won the World Open Machine Shearing event, for those on national teams.

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But Watford battled back to level before the break as Troy Deeney powered in a header from Jordon Mutch's corner.

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Danny Graham scored twice with precise strikes beyond goalkeeper Paddy Kenny, while Jordon Mutch struck with a teasing left-foot cross that eluded everyone.

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And Watford went close again before the break after Mutch collected a return pass from Graham at the end of a sweeping move, but his shot was blocked by Clint Hill.

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However, Mackay's team doubled their advantage when Mutch's looping cross evaded both Martin Taylor and Matthew Connolly as they challenged for the ball and nestled in the bottom corner with Kenny caught flat-footed.

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Another sweeping break required a brilliant headed clearance on the line from Shaun Derry to prevent Mutch from scoring again, while Graham had a follow-up effort blocked after a low strike had been saved by Kenny.

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Watford's Stephen McGinn appeared to be struck by an object thrown from the crowd as he joined Mutch to celebrate the goal but it seemed as though nothing could knock the visiting team out of their stride.

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Election candidates announced so far are: Craig Clarke (Independent), Tim Collins (Independent), George Ferguson (Independent), Geoff Gollop (Conservative), Neil Maggs (Respect), Spud Murphy (Independent), Eric Mutch (Independent), Daniella Radice (Green), Marvin Rees (Labour), Jon Rogers (Liberal Democrat) and Andy Thorne (Independent).

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QPR's 4-2-3-1 system normally offers plenty of protection to the defence, but they were run ragged by the likes of Graham, Mutch, Will Buckley and Don Cowie as Malky Mackay's side took their tally to 38 goals in the Championship this season, more than any other team.

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