Match Report
| Arsenal | Arsenal |  |  | Watford | Watford | ||||||||||||||||
| James Hayes | James Hayes | manager | Stuart Longworth | Stuart Longworth | |||||||||||||||||
| Nicolas Herrera | N. Herrera |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 84 |  | Ali Chippo | A. Chippo | ||||||||
| Luis Faria | L. Faria |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 | | Elena Delgado | E. Delgado | |||||||||
| Graham Vassell | G. Vassell |  | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 79 |  | Tony Bakker | T. Bakker | |||||||||
| Gavin Maclean | G. Maclean | | 74 | D | | 4 | | D | 88 |  | Salvatore Stanic | S. Stanic | |||||||||
| Adolfo Gutierrez | A. Gutierrez | | 70 | M | | 5 | | D | 71 | | Alun Williams | A. Williams | |||||||||
| Sylvain Gascoigne | S. Gascoigne | | 75 | M | | | 6 | | M | 85 | | Pedro Moutinho | P. Moutinho | ||||||||
| Ronnie Tiler | R. Tiler | | 75 | M | | 7 | | M | 84 | | Oscar Pardo | O. Pardo | |||||||||
| Mateus Pelado | M. Pelado |  | 72 | M | | 8 | | A | 72 | | Martin Ince | M. Ince | |||||||||
| Rafael Campos | R. Campos | | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 86 | | João Pedro Julinho | J. Julinho | |||||||||
| Kelvin Ince | K. Ince | | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 90 | | Romero P. Zamora | R. Zamora | |||||||||
| Neil Mccall | N. Mccall |  | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 77 | | Hugo José Mari | H. José Mari | |||||||||
| Loic Lachuer | L. Lachuer |  | 70 | D | | 12 | | D | 68 | | Greg Guppy | G. Guppy | |||||||||
| Tim Summerbell | T. Summerbell | | 70 | M | | 13 | | M | 74 | | Danny Copping | D. Copping | |||||||||
| Neil Ritchie | N. Ritchie | | 73 | A | | 14 | | A | 72 | | Alberto Lima | A. Lima | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Watford. A crowd of 15,967 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Goodwin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Goodwin.
0.00
0-0Watford kick off!
2.57
0-0João Pedro Julinho hacks Ronnie Tiler from behind! João Pedro Julinho is shown the yellow card! Ronnie Tiler runs off the knock.
8.38
0-0Tony Bakker flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora makes a simple pass, allowing João Pedro Julinho to run into the box. João Pedro Julinho cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
10.02
Graham Vassell hacks Pedro Moutinho from behind! Graham Vassell is shown the yellow card! Pedro Moutinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.48
0-0Mateus Pelado threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Tiler. Ronnie Tiler makes a probing pass between the defence to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball strikes Salvatore Stanic's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
15.51
0-0It's a corner kick. Ronnie Tiler loops the ball over to the far post. Alun Williams gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
16.02
0-0Sylvain Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Kelvin Ince. Kelvin Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ali Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
18.26
0-1Salvatore Stanic lofts the ball long. Pedro Moutinho runs straight at the defence! Pedro Moutinho muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.01
Romero P. Zamora chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Ince. Martin Ince whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Moutinho. Pedro Moutinho rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Nicolas Herrera.
25.53
Pedro Moutinho takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Rafael Campos reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
32.45
Pedro Moutinho knocks the ball to his team mate, João Pedro Julinho. João Pedro Julinho plays a quick one-two with Pedro Moutinho and rushes in on goal... João Pedro Julinho side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Nicolas Herrera is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.12
Oscar Pardo sees a break and surges forward. Oscar Pardo shoots from 20 yards but somehow Nicolas Herrera manages to keep it out.
38.30
0-2Romero P. Zamora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo José Mari. Hugo José Mari finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.34
Mateus Pelado brings the ball forward. Mateus Pelado lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Luis Faria makes a probing pass to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half. The Arsenal players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Arsenal kick off!
49.08
Ronnie Tiler catches Oscar Pardo on the ankles. Ronnie Tiler is shown the yellow card! Oscar Pardo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.50
Elena Delgado brings the ball forward. Elena Delgado makes a probing pass to Pedro Moutinho. Pedro Moutinho shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
53.37
1-2Luis Faria clumsily knocks into Hugo José Mari. Luis Faria is shown the yellow card! Hugo José Mari grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.33
1-2Elena Delgado threads the ball through to Pedro Moutinho. Pedro Moutinho passes the ball forward to Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Ince but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.26
Oscar Pardo chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo José Mari. Hugo José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.35
1-2Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Loic Lachuer replacing Gavin Maclean, Tim Summerbell replacing Mateus Pelado and Neil Ritchie replacing Kelvin Ince .
61.38
Oscar Pardo flicks a high pass forward to João Pedro Julinho who brings the ball under control. João Pedro Julinho skips past Loic Lachuer! João Pedro Julinho comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but somehow Nicolas Herrera manages to keep it out.
63.09
Adolfo Gutierrez comes in with a late challenge on Salvatore Stanic. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Salvatore Stanic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.30
Elena Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Pardo controls it well on his chest. Oscar Pardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Ince. Martin Ince jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Nicolas Herrera.
67.38
1-2Alun Williams catches Adolfo Gutierrez on the ankles. Alun Williams is given a warning by the referee! Adolfo Gutierrez runs off the knock.
69.28
Adolfo Gutierrez makes a simple pass to Ronnie Tiler. Ronnie Tiler makes a great pass forward. Neil Mccall runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
71.52
Oscar Pardo flicks a high ball forward to Romero P. Zamora who takes it down. Romero P. Zamora makes a defence splitting pass to Martin Ince. Martin Ince side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Nicolas Herrera manages to gather it.
72.07
Oscar Pardo threads the ball through to Pedro Moutinho. Pedro Moutinho flicks the ball to his team mate, João Pedro Julinho. João Pedro Julinho knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Romero P. Zamora scores for Watford!!
78.31
Luis Faria hacks Pedro Moutinho from behind! Luis Faria is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Pedro Moutinho carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.55
Sylvain Gascoigne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos whips in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Ali Chippo is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
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. Nicolas Herrera (GK)
7
2. Luis Faria (DEF)
3
3. Graham Vassell (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Maclean (DEF)
6
5. Adolfo Gutierrez (MID)
5
6. Sylvain Gascoigne (MID)
6
7. Ronnie Tiler (MID)
5
8. Mateus Pelado (MID)
6
9. Rafael Campos (ATT)
6
10. Kelvin Ince (ATT)
6
11. Neil Mccall (ATT)
7
12. Loic Lachuer (DEF)
6
13. Tim Summerbell (MID)
6
14. Neil Ritchie (ATT)
6
1. Ali Chippo (GK)
6
2. Elena Delgado (DEF)
6
3. Tony Bakker (DEF)
6
4. Salvatore Stanic (DEF)
6
5. Alun Williams (DEF)
6
6. Pedro Moutinho (MID)
8
7. Oscar Pardo (MID)
7
8. Martin Ince (ATT)
6
9. João Pedro Julinho (ATT)
7
10. Romero P. Zamora (ATT)
7
11. Hugo José Mari (ATT)
6
12. Greg Guppy (DEF)
0
13. Danny Copping (MID)
0
14. Alberto Lima (ATT)
0