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Viktoria Plzen 0-1 Watford: Stefano Okaka scores only goal to earn Marco Silva's side win in Austria

Stefano Okaka scored a late winner for Watford as they earned their first win of pre-season against Viktoria Plzen in Austria.

The Italian striker converted Will Hughes scruffy ball across goal from close range with just 10 minutes left of the friendly at Sportzentrum Worgl.

Boss Marco Silva kept changes to a minimum, using five substitutes, one of those was Hughes, making his first appearance for the Hornets.

Stefano Okaka (right) celebrates Watford's winner in their pre-season clash with Viktoria Plzen
Stefano Okaka (right) celebrates Watford's winner in their pre-season clash with Viktoria Plzen
Will Hughes made his first Watford appearance and played a role in Okaka's 80th minute strike
Will Hughes made his first Watford appearance and played a role in Okaka's 80th minute strike
Hornets boss Marco Silva oversaw his side's first win of pre-season atu00a0Sportzentrum Worgl
Hornets boss Marco Silva oversaw his side's first win of pre-season at Sportzentrum Worgl

In the first half Isaac Success impressed down the left and was key in creating Watford's best two chances before the goal, combining well with Jose Holebas.