Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Chester City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Howey.
The pitch is in good condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Howey.
0.00
0-0Chester City start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.13
0-0Nicola Carlo Robbiati chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Prete. Mark Prete deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Strachan but the linesman indicates offside!
10.15
0-0Marcel Schulze chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Daylly. Alex Daylly flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Tavares who brings the ball under control. Paulo Tavares tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
12.10
0-0Arek Gadocha catches Marc Laursen on the ankles. Arek Gadocha is given a warning by the referee! Marc Laursen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.10
0-0Andy Sullivan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andy Sullivan finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
18.46
John Winterburn makes a simple pass to Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
20.07
Nicola Carlo Robbiati flicks a high pass forward. Garry Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Strachan knocks the ball forward, putting Paulo Tavares through on goal. Some silky footwork from Paulo Tavares provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Alfred Skora!
26.11
Marc Laursen flicks a high pass forward. Claus Simonsen controls it well on his chest. Claus Simonsen knocks in a cross ball towards Takis Venizelos. Takis Venizelos makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.46
George De Romijn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Sullivan. Andy Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Claus Simonsen comfortably collects the pass. Claus Simonsen knocks in a cross ball towards Takis Venizelos. Takis Venizelos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
30.23
With some swift thinking, Alex Daylly plays the ball forward to Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Garry Strachan provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by Alfred Skora. Excellent save.
36.20
0-1George De Romijn threads a neat ball through to Marc Laursen. Marc Laursen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Takis Venizelos. Takis Venizelos lofts in a cross ball towards Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.45
Les Marr plays the ball forward to John Winterburn. John Winterburn brings the ball forward. John Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Tavares. Paulo Tavares powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Alfred Skora.
40.14
0-1Les Marr takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Alfred Skora drops low and scoops up the ball.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford appear unchanged since the first half. Chester City have changed their lineup with Marc Rommedahl replacing Marc Laursen.
45.00
The whistle blows and Watford get the second half underway!
47.31
Nicola Carlo Robbiati makes a simple pass to Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alfred Skora gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
49.11
Arek Gadocha kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola Carlo Robbiati. Nicola Carlo Robbiati threads a neat ball through to Paulo Tavares. Paulo Tavares shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.18
Marcel Schulze hits a low pass to Alex Daylly. Alex Daylly kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan makes a probing pass between the defence to Paulo Tavares. Paulo Tavares comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.57
Marc Rommedahl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claus Simonsen. Claus Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Elliott who gathers it comfortably.
54.10
Andy Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Claus Simonsen. Claus Simonsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.13
0-1John Winterburn catches Andy Sullivan on the ankles. John Winterburn is shown the yellow card! Andy Sullivan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.15
0-1Chester City have made 2 substitutions with Seth Summerbell replacing George De Romijn and Adrian Bower replacing Takis Venizelos .
61.16
Nicola Carlo Robbiati passes the ball forward to Mark Prete. Mark Prete edges inside the box! Mark Prete looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.48
Nicola Carlo Robbiati runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nicola Carlo Robbiati threads the ball through to Mark Prete but he's offside!
73.28
Andy Sullivan brings the ball forward. Andy Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Schulze.
77.01
Nicola Carlo Robbiati runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicola Carlo Robbiati plays a quick one-two with Paulo Tavares and rushes in on goal... Nicola Carlo Robbiati comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
79.46
Arek Gadocha makes a beautiful solo run. Arek Gadocha hits a low pass to Paulo Tavares. Paulo Tavares advances inside the box! Paulo Tavares cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.05
Seth Summerbell chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Rommedahl. Marc Rommedahl sees Silvain Van Den Herik in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvain Van Den Herik knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Schulze.
85.29
1-1Seth Summerbell runs forward with the ball. Seth Summerbell passes the ball forward to Claus Simonsen. Claus Simonsen knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Bower. With a superhuman jump, Adrian Bower connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is deflected wide by Les Marr.
86.41
1-1Corner kick to Chester City. Henning Flo plays it to the near post. Marcel Schulze reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
87.13
Nicola Carlo Robbiati chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Prete. Mark Prete knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Tavares. Paulo Tavares is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Alfred Skora!
90.00
Arek Gadocha makes a simple pass to John Winterburn. John Winterburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Prete. Mark Prete tries a spectacular long range effort but Alfred Skora reads it well. Superb keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Duncan Elliott (GK)
6
2. Abraham Koné (DEF)
6
3. Marcel Schulze (DEF)
6
4. Arek Gadocha (DEF)
7
5. Les Marr (DEF)
6
6. John Winterburn (MID)
6
7. Nicola Carlo Robbiati (MID)
9
8. Alex Daylly (MID)
6
9. Garry Strachan (ATT)
7
10. Mark Prete (ATT)
8
11. Paulo Tavares (ATT)
7
12. Danny Simonsen (GK)
0
13. Frank Lineker (MID)
0
14. Demetrio Santoni (ATT)
0
1. Alfred Skora (GK)
9
2. Dave Mendez (DEF)
6
3. George De Romijn (DEF)
6
4. Gharib Elhamdaoui (DEF)
6
5. Marc Laursen (MID)
6
6. Roberto Ferreira (MID)
6
7. Andy Sullivan (MID)
7
8. Henning Flo (MID)
6
9. Claus Simonsen (ATT)
6
10. Silvain Van Den Herik (ATT)
8
11. Takis Venizelos (ATT)
7
12. Seth Summerbell (DEF)
6
13. Marc Rommedahl (MID)
6
14. Adrian Bower (ATT)
6