Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Kidderminster Harriers. A crowd of 20,330 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Watford and Kidderminster Harriers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Helmer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Watford and Kidderminster Harriers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Helmer.
0.00
Kidderminster Harriers kick off!
8.50
Jerome Cousin makes a probing pass to Ricardo LaCrone. Ricardo LaCrone shoots from outside the area. Duncan Elliott gets down and covers it.
12.53
Matt Ferguson clumsily knocks into Garry Strachan. Matt Ferguson is shown the yellow card! Garry Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.36
Matt Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Jerome Cousin collects the pass. Jerome Cousin knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo LaCrone. Ricardo LaCrone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.04
Arek Gadocha sees Alex Daylly in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Alex Daylly stretches the opposition's defence. Alex Daylly makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Mark Prete. Mark Prete looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
22.23
Alex Daylly flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Tavares who brings the ball under control. Paulo Tavares sees Garry Strachan just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Garry Strachan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Neil Haynes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.20
Alex Daylly flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Tavares controls it well on his chest. Paulo Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Prete. Mark Prete jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.36
Les Marr makes a simple pass to Alex Daylly. Alex Daylly advances with the ball. Alex Daylly tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
38.14
Arek Gadocha sees Alex Daylly in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Daylly sees a break and surges forward. Alex Daylly flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan tries a spectacular strike. Garry Strachan scores for Watford!!
45.00
Alex Daylly makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Tavares. Paulo Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford appear unchanged since the first half. Kidderminster Harriers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Watford get the second half underway!
49.09
Nicola Carlo Robbiati flicks a high pass forward. Mark Prete collects the pass. Mark Prete knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Tavares. Paulo Tavares powers a header at goal but Neil Haynes is on top of it.
59.18
Les Marr breaks forward. Les Marr threads a neat ball through to Paulo Tavares. Paulo Tavares plays a one-two with Mark Prete and advances towards the goal... Ebi Malkowski barges into Paulo Tavares. Paulo Tavares appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
60.44
Kidderminster Harriers have made 2 substitutions with Joao Postiga replacing Jerome Cousin and Marcel Bierhoff replacing Carlton Bishop .
66.42
Arek Gadocha makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola Carlo Robbiati. Nicola Carlo Robbiati passes the ball forward to Paulo Tavares. Paulo Tavares shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
67.00
Joao Postiga comes in with a late challenge on John Winterburn. The referee brings Joao Postiga to one side and gives him a warning! John Winterburn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.26
John Winterburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Tavares. Paulo Tavares skips past Bill Proctor! Paulo Tavares looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Paulo Tavares scores for Watford!!
72.42
Ebi Malkowski threads the ball through to Ralph Mcgreal. Ralph Mcgreal makes a simple pass to Frederic Maoulida. Frederic Maoulida shoots from 25 yards. Duncan Elliott gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
75.27
Nicola Carlo Robbiati runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nicola Carlo Robbiati rushes past Ebi Malkowski! Nicola Carlo Robbiati rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
77.13
Watford have made 3 substitutions with Frank Lineker replacing John Winterburn, Demetrio Santoni replacing Nicola Carlo Robbiati and Danny Simonsen replacing Duncan Elliott .
78.23
Ralph Mcgreal surges forward with the ball. Ralph Mcgreal lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo LaCrone. Ricardo LaCrone gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.50
Bill Proctor hits a low pass to Ralph Mcgreal. Seeing a gap ahead, Ralph Mcgreal plays the ball forward to Marcel Bierhoff. Marcel Bierhoff shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Leandro Lara chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Bierhoff. Marcel Bierhoff controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Danny Simonsen gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Garry Strachan 22, 38 Mark Prete 26 Paulo Tavares 69 | Ricardo LaCrone 15, 78 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Duncan Elliott (GK)
6
2. Abraham Koné (DEF)
6
3. Marcel Schulze (DEF)
6
4. Arek Gadocha (DEF)
6
5. Les Marr (DEF)
6
6. John Winterburn (MID)
6
7. Nicola Carlo Robbiati (MID)
7
8. Alex Daylly (MID)
8
9. Garry Strachan (ATT)
8
10. Mark Prete (ATT)
7
11. Paulo Tavares (ATT)
9
12. Danny Simonsen (GK)
6
13. Frank Lineker (MID)
6
14. Demetrio Santoni (ATT)
6
1. Neil Haynes (GK)
6
2. Niccolo Le Tissier (DEF)
6
3. Bill Proctor (DEF)
6
4. Matt Ferguson (DEF)
6
5. Ebi Malkowski (DEF)
6
6. Ralph Mcgreal (MID)
7
7. Leandro Lara (MID)
6
8. Jerome Cousin (MID)
6
9. Carlton Bishop (ATT)
6
10. Ricardo LaCrone (ATT)
8
11. Frederic Maoulida (ATT)
6
12. Cesar Ferreira (ATT)
0
13. Joao Postiga (DEF)
5
14. Marcel Bierhoff (DEF)
6














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