Match Report
| Watford | Watford |  |  | Rochdale | Rochdale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Richard Henry | R. Henry |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 | | Gary Rankin | G. Rankin | |||||||||
| Gavin Hapgood | G. Hapgood | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Darren Platt | D. Platt | |||||||||
| Jason Pearce | J. Pearce | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Carlton Williamson | C. Williamson | |||||||||
| Nicky Bailey | N. Bailey | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Syd Hackworth | S. Hackworth | |||||||||
| Dave Beckham | D. Beckham | | 44 | D | | 5 | | D | 58 | | Billy Serrant | B. Serrant | |||||||||
| Ben Pearson | B. Pearson | | 48 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Gilles Lineker | G. Lineker | |||||||||
| Dean Bridge | D. Bridge | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 | | Graham Carrick | G. Carrick | |||||||||
| Eoin Lawrence | E. Lawrence | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Daniel Adams | D. Adams | |||||||||
| Frank Ince | F. Ince | | 36 | M | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Ledley Kanu | L. Kanu | |||||||||
| Tony Davies | T. Davies | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 |  | Anton Möller | A. Möller | |||||||||
| Mark Ehiogu | M. Ehiogu | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Anthony Vassell | A. Vassell | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Vicarage Road where Watford play Rochdale in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Watford are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Watford are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Watford start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.47
0-1Graham Carrick passes the ball forward to Anton Möller. Anton Möller whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Kanu. Ledley Kanu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Richard Henry has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.26
0-1Frank Ince catches Gilles Lineker on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gilles Lineker stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.45
0-1Graham Carrick knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Vassell. Anthony Vassell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.24
0-1Gavin Hapgood takes it forward alone. Gavin Hapgood surges forward with the ball. Gavin Hapgood passes the ball forward but Mark Ehiogu is offside!
36.15
Syd Hackworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Lineker. Gilles Lineker makes a probing pass to Ledley Kanu. Ledley Kanu goes all the way! Ledley Kanu tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.09
Gilles Lineker chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Möller. Anton Möller shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Frank Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Davies. Tony Davies makes a probing pass to Mark Ehiogu but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Rochdale kick off!
48.03
Carlton Williamson knocks the ball forward to Gilles Lineker. Gilles Lineker threads the ball through to Anthony Vassell. Anthony Vassell goes all the way! Anthony Vassell tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
55.59
Darren Platt passes the ball forward to Graham Carrick. Graham Carrick kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Kanu. Ledley Kanu goes all the way! Ledley Kanu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.10
Ben Pearson comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Adams. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Adams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.27
Dave Beckham sees space and advances. Dave Beckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Davies. Tony Davies goes all the way! Tony Davies shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
61.27
Graham Carrick controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Vassell. Anthony Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Kanu. Ledley Kanu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.28
Jason Pearce hacks Anton Möller from behind! The referee calls over Jason Pearce and shows him a yellow card! Anton Möller runs off the knock.
69.50
Billy Serrant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Adams. Daniel Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Möller. Anton Möller goes all the way! Anton Möller cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.46
Syd Hackworth makes a beautiful solo run. Syd Hackworth makes a simple pass to Anton Möller. Anton Möller goes all the way! Anton Möller takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.07
Jason Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Lawrence. Eoin Lawrence makes a simple pass to Mark Ehiogu. Mark Ehiogu plays a perfect one-two with Tony Davies and rushes in on goal... Mark Ehiogu tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.54
0-5Graham Carrick makes a simple pass to Anton Möller. Anton Möller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dave Beckham.
81.59
Daniel Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Vassell. Anthony Vassell lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Möller. Anton Möller powers a header at goal. Anton Möller scores for Rochdale!!
84.41
0-6The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ledley Kanu 3, 36, 56, 61 Anton Möller 70, 82 |