Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 18,574 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Watford and Chelsea are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Watford and Chelsea are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.
0.00
Watford kick off and get the first half underway!
2.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Ruben Rego plays the ball forward to Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim threads the ball through to Diego Soto. Diego Soto whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Marquitos. Rodolfo Marquitos beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.03
Pedro Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Marquitos collects the pass. Rodolfo Marquitos shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
16.08
Tony Bakker hits a low pass to Titus Cole. Titus Cole flicks a high pass forward. Graham Joachim controls it well on his chest. Graham Joachim controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Mads Laursen.
24.34
Gavin Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Carcedo. With a superhuman jump, Pedro Carcedo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Good keeping from Ali Chippo as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
25.21
Corner kick to Chelsea. Jose Carrasco plays it short to Sebastien Haeldermans. Sebastien Haeldermans looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Ali Chippo.
26.48
Titus Cole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diego Soto. Diego Soto shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
27.25
Ruben Rego hits a low pass to Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim rushes past Neil Morton! Graham Joachim shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mads Laursen with no chance!! Goal for Watford!
30.45
Ruben Rego flicks a high pass forward. Tony Bakker controls it well on his chest. Tony Bakker makes a simple pass to Diego Soto. Diego Soto plays a scrappy one-two with João Pedro Julinho and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Diego Soto provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Mads Laursen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.39
Paul Barmby makes a strong solo run forward. Paul Barmby makes a simple pass to Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
40.39
Salvatore Stanic knocks the ball forward to Titus Cole. Titus Cole surges forward with the ball. Titus Cole knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Diego Soto is offside!
42.58
Seeing Ruben Rego's run, Tony Bakker quickly throws the ball into his path. Ruben Rego threads the ball through to Titus Cole. Titus Cole flicks a high pass forward. João Pedro Julinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. João Pedro Julinho whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Moutinho. Pedro Moutinho rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Mads Laursen manages to gather it.
45.00
Tony Bakker flicks a high pass forward to Ruben Rego who brings the ball under control. Ruben Rego takes it forward alone. Ruben Rego plays a one-two with Graham Joachim and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Ruben Rego provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Mads Laursen had no chance!! Goal for Watford!
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. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chelsea players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Chelsea kick off the second half!
47.25
Titus Cole flicks a high pass forward to Diego Soto who brings the ball under control. Diego Soto shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
48.33
Pedro Carcedo makes a simple pass to Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.33
Gavin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Delgado collects the pass. Alfredo Delgado shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Ali Chippo!
60.06
Watford have made 2 substitutions with Elena Delgado replacing Salvatore Stanic and Alejandro Romero replacing Rodolfo Marquitos .
61.07
Ruben Rego makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Cole. Titus Cole controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
65.57
Ruben Rego deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, João Pedro Julinho. João Pedro Julinho shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.57
Ruben Rego makes a probing pass to Alejandro Romero. Alejandro Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Cole. Titus Cole shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.01
Gavin Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez plays a quick one-two with Gavin Hendry and rushes in on goal... Antonio Guerrero Lopez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent block by Ruben Rego!
72.42
Neil Morton decides to run forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Neil Morton picks a pass forward to Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona knocks the ball forward, putting Gavin Hendry through on goal. Gavin Hendry rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.30
Titus Cole knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora flicks the ball to his team mate, João Pedro Julinho. João Pedro Julinho side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Watford!
81.59
Oscar Carmona kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Hendry but he's offside!
87.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Ruben Rego plays the ball forward to Titus Cole. Titus Cole flicks a high pass forward. Graham Joachim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Joachim shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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. Ali Chippo (GK)
6
2. Tony Bakker (DEF)
6
3. Ruben Rego (DEF)
9
4. Salvatore Stanic (DEF)
6
5. Rodolfo Marquitos (MID)
6
6. Titus Cole (MID)
7
7. Graham Joachim (MID)
8
8. Pedro Moutinho (MID)
6
9. João Pedro Julinho (ATT)
8
10. Diego Soto (ATT)
7
11. Romero P. Zamora (ATT)
6
12. Elena Delgado (DEF)
6
13. Alejandro Romero (MID)
6
14. Hugo José Mari (ATT)
0
1. Mads Laursen (GK)
6
2. Paul Barmby (DEF)
7
3. Sebastien Haeldermans (DEF)
6
4. Neil Morton (DEF)
6
5. Pedro Carcedo (MID)
6
6. Gavin Hendry (MID)
7
7. Alfredo Delgado (MID)
6
8. Jose Carrasco (MID)
6
9. Colin Wainwright (ATT)
6
10. Antonio Guerrero Lopez (ATT)
6
11. Oscar Carmona (ATT)
6
12. Andres Delgado (DEF)
0
13. Jonas Hässler (MID)
0
14. Harvey Power (ATT)
0