Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Vicarage Road where Watford play Crystal Palace in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Summerbee.
The pitch is in great condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Summerbee.
0.00
0-0Watford kick off and get the match underway!
2.46
0-0Hassan Leonhardsen flicks a high ball forward to Jan Ziegenhagen who takes it down. Jan Ziegenhagen threads a neat ball through to Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth finds some space and shoots from distance but Duncan Elliott reads it well. He makes it look easy!
3.26
0-0Hakan Kayis flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Ziegenhagen. Jan Ziegenhagen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.26
0-0Hassan Leonhardsen barges into Paulo Tavares. The referee warns Hassan Leonhardsen to calm down! Paulo Tavares stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.33
1-0Marcel Schulze threads the ball through to Alex Daylly. Alex Daylly kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan advances inside the box! Garry Strachan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Watford!
14.28
John Winterburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Tavares. Paulo Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Garry Strachan scores for Watford!!
20.56
2-0Alex Daylly flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Tavares collects the pass. Paulo Tavares plays a quick one-two with Mark Prete and rushes in on goal... Hakan Kayis clumsily knocks into Paulo Tavares. Paulo Tavares appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
28.54
Abraham Koné flicks a high pass forward to John Winterburn who brings the ball under control. John Winterburn sees Paulo Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Prete. Mark Prete outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Mika Brander punches it away to safety.
30.55
Jan Ziegenhagen hacks Nicola Carlo Robbiati from behind! Jan Ziegenhagen is warned by the referee! Nicola Carlo Robbiati stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.23
2-0Jan Ziegenhagen brings the ball forward. Jan Ziegenhagen makes a probing pass between the defence to Nils Lange. Abraham Koné barges into Nils Lange. Penalty for Crystal Palace!!
34.23
The referee points to the spot..
35.16
Esteban Arellano takes a slow run up. The ball flies into the top left corner - goal!!
40.23
Arek Gadocha makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola Carlo Robbiati. Nicola Carlo Robbiati surges forward with the ball. Nicola Carlo Robbiati plays a scrappy one-two with Garry Strachan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nicola Carlo Robbiati muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.18
2-1Jan Ziegenhagen passes the ball forward to Nils Lange. Nils Lange knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off!
49.11
With a delightful solo run, Jan Ziegenhagen stretches the opposition's defence. Jan Ziegenhagen knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Arellano. Esteban Arellano heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.46
Hakan Kayis barges into Paulo Tavares. The referee brings Hakan Kayis to one side and gives him a warning! Paulo Tavares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.43
Vincenzo Sterjovski chips the ball to his team mate, Esteban Arellano. Esteban Arellano shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
57.51
Jan Ziegenhagen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
61.13
Without breaking stride, Nicolas Cano plays the ball forward to Jan Ziegenhagen. Jan Ziegenhagen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Esteban Arellano. Esteban Arellano plays a quick one-two with Alexander Kurth and rushes in on goal... Esteban Arellano tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.12
Hassan Leonhardsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martim Williams. With great vision, Martim Williams plays the ball forward to Esteban Arellano. Esteban Arellano shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.45
2-2Nicolas Cano makes a probing pass to Jan Ziegenhagen. Jan Ziegenhagen flicks the ball to his team mate, Esteban Arellano. Esteban Arellano lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Marcel Schulze is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
75.14
Nicola Carlo Robbiati hits a low pass to Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Mika Brander. What a save!
83.08
Alex Daylly makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Daylly whips in a cross ball towards Mark Prete. Mark Prete flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
87.14
Nicolas Cano passes the ball forward to Jan Ziegenhagen. Jan Ziegenhagen sees a break and surges forward. Jan Ziegenhagen shoots from distance but is denied by Duncan Elliott. Excellent save.
89.40
2-2Alex Daylly threads a neat ball through to Mark Prete. Mark Prete knocks the ball forward to Garry Strachan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
The game is drawn at 2-2 and so goes to penalties!
Garry Strachan slowly runs up. He curls the ball into the top right corner - goal!!
Esteban Arellano calmly steps up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
Alex Daylly takes a slow run up. Alex Daylly slots the ball inside the left post with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
Alexander Kurth takes a slow run up. The keeper dives to the left but Alexander Kurth cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Mark Prete takes a cautious run up. The ball flies into the top left corner - goal!!
Hakan Kayis takes a slow run up. Hakan Kayis slots the ball into the bottom left corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
Paulo Tavares steps up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
Nils Lange takes a short run up. It's in!! Duncan Elliott had no chance!!
Abraham Koné calmly steps up. It's in!! Mika Brander had no chance!!
Hassan Leonhardsen takes a short run up. The ball clips the left post and goes in. Goal!
Les Marr slowly runs up but he scuffs the ball and it trickles wide!
Martim Williams takes a stuttering run up. The keeper dives to the left but Martim Williams cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Garry Strachan 9, 14 | Esteban Arellano 35 (p), 61 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Duncan Elliott (GK)
7
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)
9
10. Mark Prete (ATT)
6
11. Paulo Tavares (ATT)
7
12. Danny Simonsen (GK)
0
13. Frank Lineker (MID)
0
14. Demetrio Santoni (ATT)
0
1. Mika Brander (GK)
7
2. Hassan Leonhardsen (DEF)
6
3. Nicolas Cano (DEF)
6
4. Hakan Kayis (DEF)
6
5. Martim Williams (MID)
6
6. Vincenzo Sterjovski (MID)
7
7. Jan Ziegenhagen (MID)
8
8. Ighli Graffiedi (MID)
6
9. Nils Lange (ATT)
6
10. Alexander Kurth (ATT)
6
11. Esteban Arellano (ATT)
8
12. Walid Bendjedid (DEF)
0
13. Graeme Gilchrist (MID)
0
14. Tomasz Rott (ATT)
0