Jason Scotland celebrates his 59th-minute goal against Watford

Swansea City got back to winning ways as they saw off struggling Watford at Liberty Stadium in the Championship.

Lee Williamson put the visitors ahead after 33 minutes, but Ferrie Bodde struck back immediately with a trademark long-distance strike.

Jason Scotland's flick past keeper Richard Lee slowly made its way over the line and Guillem Bauza hit home four minutes into injury time.

Watford have not tasted triumph since winning at Southampton six games ago.

Swansea boss Roberto Martinez told BBC Sport Wales:

"Watford are a very experienced side but we controlled the tempo and the way the game was played.

"We need to be ready for Tuesday night when Watford are back here in the Carling Cup because they have quality in their side and we will be up against a strong team."

Watford caretaker boss Malky MacKay told BBC Three Counties Radio:

"I thought the players showed an immense amount of energy and effort.

"I gave them the freedom to go and express themselves in the opposition half.

"It was a good goal we scored but within a minute we've conceded a 40-yard strike.

"Until the second goal went in it was a fairly even game."

Swansea: Konstantopoulos, Williams, Monk, Bessone, Rangel, Bodde, Britton, Pratley (Bauza 63), Gower (Pintado 73), Gomez, Scotland (Brandy 89).
Subs Not Used: Krysiak, Tate.

Booked: Britton, Gomez.

Goals: Bodde 34, Scotland 59, Bauza 90.

Watford: Lee, Sadler, Bromby (Robinson 86), DeMerit, Ward, O'Toole, Smith, Williamson, McAnuff, Hoskins (Eustace 67), Rasiak (Priskin 72).
Subs Not Used: Tyler, Mariappa.

Booked: Smith, O'Toole, Williamson, Eustace.

Goals: Williamson 33.

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Ref: Rob Shoebridge (Derbyshire).

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