Match Report
| Watford | Watford |  |  | Everton | Everton | ||||||||||||||||
| Scott Tubbritt | Scott Tubbritt | manager | Bojan Popovic | Bojan Popovic | |||||||||||||||||
| Tim Weaver | T. Weaver |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 78 |  | Krunoslav Gorgone | K. Gorgone | |||||||||
| Richard Hopkin | R. Hopkin |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 | | Les Lisbie | L. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Marcel Schulze | M. Schulze |  | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 81 |  | Joseph-Desire Mbamba | J. Mbamba | |||||||||
| Arek Gadocha | A. Gadocha |  | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 40 | | Robbie Dichio | R. Dichio | |||||||||
| Les Marr | L. Marr | | 70 | D |  | | 5 | | M | 83 |  | Ramon Huber | R. Huber | ||||||||
| Ioannis Anastasiou | I. Anastasiou |  | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 81 | | Pascal Palumbo | P. Palumbo | |||||||||
| John Winterburn | J. Winterburn | | 65 | M | | 7 | | | M | 84 |  | Flavio Santoni | F. Santoni | ||||||||
| Garry Strachan | G. Strachan | | 70 | A | | 8 | | M | 82 |  | Tony Delaroche | T. Delaroche | |||||||||
| Tom Mentink | T. Mentink |  | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Callum Gemmell | C. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Craig Roberts | C. Roberts | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 75 | | Ian Galli | I. Galli | |||||||||
| Kevin Glass | K. Glass | | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Richard McStay | R. McStay | |||||||||
| Danny Simonsen | D. Simonsen | | 33 | G | | 12 | | D | 60 |  | Claudio Gainza | C. Gainza | |||||||||
| Frank Mills | F. Mills | | 57 | M | | 13 | | M | 63 | | Steve Dyer | S. Dyer | |||||||||
| Kieron Burbage | K. Burbage | | 43 | A | | 14 | | A | 66 | | Emile Plowright | E. Plowright | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Everton. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Harley.
The pitch is in good condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Harley.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Watford kick off!
8.35
0-0Joseph-Desire Mbamba makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Flavio Santoni. Flavio Santoni sees Ian Galli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Galli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Gemmell but the linesman indicates offside!
9.45
0-0Pascal Palumbo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Galli. Ian Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.22
0-0Ramon Huber barges into Arek Gadocha. The referee calls over Ramon Huber and warns him to calm down! Arek Gadocha hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.55
Arek Gadocha sweeps the ball long. Craig Roberts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.13
Ioannis Anastasiou clumsily knocks into Ramon Huber. Ioannis Anastasiou is warned by the referee! Ramon Huber hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.26
0-1Pascal Palumbo knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Callum Gemmell provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Callum Gemmell scores for Everton!!
24.36
John Winterburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tom Mentink. Tom Mentink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.07
0-1Joseph-Desire Mbamba makes a probing pass to Ramon Huber. Ramon Huber chips the ball to his team mate, Richard McStay. Richard McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Galli. Ian Galli heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Tim Weaver!
30.44
Pascal Palumbo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pascal Palumbo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Gemmell but the linesman indicates offside!
33.12
0-1John Winterburn makes a simple pass to Kevin Glass. Kevin Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
36.24
Flavio Santoni chips the ball to his team mate, Richard McStay. Richard McStay cuts inside the box! Richard McStay makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
42.23
Robbie Dichio pushes mid-way up the pitch. Robbie Dichio hits a low pass to Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell advances inside the box! Callum Gemmell rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.12
0-1Marcel Schulze comes in with a late challenge on Callum Gemmell. Marcel Schulze is shown the yellow card! Callum Gemmell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
John Winterburn sees a break and surges forward. John Winterburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Glass but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford appear unchanged since the first half. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Everton get the second half underway!
47.39
Ramon Huber passes the ball forward to Richard McStay. Richard McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arek Gadocha.
51.45
Tony Delaroche kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Galli. Ian Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.24
Seeing a gap ahead, John Winterburn laces a through ball forward to Craig Roberts. Craig Roberts passes the ball forward to Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.15
Flavio Santoni plays the ball forward to Richard McStay. Richard McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
59.02
Les Marr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Winterburn. John Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Craig Roberts. Craig Roberts lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Glass. Kevin Glass flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Krunoslav Gorgone with no chance!! Goal for Watford!
63.28
Ramon Huber decides to run forward with the ball. Ramon Huber knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.29
Les Marr barges into Richard McStay. Les Marr is warned by the referee! Richard McStay runs off the knock.
77.29
1-1Free kick to Everton just outside the area...
78.01
Ian Galli takes a stuttering run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
79.14
Flavio Santoni sees a break and surges forward. Flavio Santoni plays a one-two with Richard McStay and advances towards the goal... Flavio Santoni takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
83.04
Ioannis Anastasiou makes a simple pass to Kevin Glass. Kevin Glass shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
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. Tim Weaver (GK)
6
2. Richard Hopkin (DEF)
6
3. Marcel Schulze (DEF)
5
4. Arek Gadocha (DEF)
6
5. Les Marr (DEF)
6
6. Ioannis Anastasiou (MID)
6
7. John Winterburn (MID)
8
8. Garry Strachan (ATT)
6
9. Tom Mentink (ATT)
6
10. Craig Roberts (ATT)
7
11. Kevin Glass (ATT)
8
12. Danny Simonsen (GK)
0
13. Frank Mills (MID)
0
14. Kieron Burbage (ATT)
0
1. Krunoslav Gorgone (GK)
6
2. Les Lisbie (DEF)
6
3. Joseph-Desire Mbamba (DEF)
7
4. Robbie Dichio (DEF)
7
5. Ramon Huber (MID)
6
6. Pascal Palumbo (MID)
7
7. Flavio Santoni (MID)
8
8. Tony Delaroche (MID)
6
9. Callum Gemmell (ATT)
9
10. Ian Galli (ATT)
6
11. Richard McStay (ATT)
7
12. Claudio Gainza (DEF)
0
13. Steve Dyer (MID)
0
14. Emile Plowright (ATT)
0