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 Brighton and Hove Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Watford and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Watford and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Watford get the match underway!
3.59
0-0Joao Castro comes in with a late challenge on Hakan Türkyilmaz. Joao Castro is given a warning by the referee! Hakan Türkyilmaz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.10
1-0Luis Stassin flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mckay. Stephen Mckay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.46
1-0Luis Stassin takes it forward alone. Luis Stassin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephane Veldeman but the linesman indicates offside!
10.31
1-0Adil Amzine deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frank Howells. Frank Howells passes the ball forward to Umberto Falsini. Umberto Falsini lofts in a cross ball towards Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
12.03
1-0Hakan Türkyilmaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.15
Adil Amzine advances with the ball. Adil Amzine sees a break and surges forward. Adil Amzine goes all the way! Adil Amzine cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.22
Joao Castro passes the ball forward to Luis Rey. Luis Rey whips in a cross ball towards Stephane Veldeman. Stephane Veldeman directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Fabio Russo had no chance!! Goal for Watford!
24.52
Youri Shoukov makes a probing pass to Luis Rey. Luis Rey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mckay. Stephen Mckay tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
30.29
2-1Joao Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Veldeman. Stephane Veldeman shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Fabio Russo!
32.10
2-1Adil Amzine barges into Stephane Veldeman. Adil Amzine is shown the yellow card! Stephane Veldeman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.11
Alexandre Alves chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Howells. Frank Howells deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.04
Luis Stassin kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Rey. Luis Rey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
38.36
Paulo Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.08
Hakan Türkyilmaz chips the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Luis Stassin makes a probing pass to Stephen Mckay. Stephen Mckay whips in a cross ball towards Luis Rey. Luis Rey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Fabio Russo easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion start the second half!
48.19
Frank Howells controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Teddy Pearson!
49.35
Frank Howells sees space and advances. Frank Howells whips in a cross ball towards Umberto Falsini. Umberto Falsini powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.40
Ismael Izzet makes a probing pass to Paulo Reis. Paulo Reis makes a simple pass to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis kicks a strong pass forward to Muzzy Türkyilmaz but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.46
Ronnie Schouten barges into Umberto Falsini. The referee calls over Ronnie Schouten and warns him to calm down! Umberto Falsini runs off the knock.
63.47
Luis Stassin passes the ball forward to Stephen Mckay. Stephen Mckay kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Rey but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.48
Hakan Türkyilmaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Teddy Pearson easily smothers it!
67.42
Nicola C. Rossini kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Stassin. Luis Stassin kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Mckay. Stephen Mckay goes all the way! Stephen Mckay takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
72.36
Johan Gudmundson chips the ball to his team mate, Hakan Türkyilmaz. Hakan Türkyilmaz advances with the ball. Hakan Türkyilmaz lofts in a cross ball towards Umberto Falsini. Umberto Falsini flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.30
Paulo Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Umberto Falsini. Umberto Falsini plays a perfect one-two with Muzzy Türkyilmaz and rushes in on goal... Umberto Falsini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Teddy Pearson easily smothers it!
78.48
Nicola C. Rossini makes a simple pass to Joao Castro. Joao Castro knocks the ball forward to Stephane Veldeman. Stephane Veldeman plays a perfect one-two with Luis Rey and rushes in on goal... Stephane Veldeman makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Fabio Russo manages to keep it out.
83.31
Youri Shoukov threads the ball through to Stephen Mckay. Stephen Mckay threads the ball through to Luis Rey but he's offside!
84.59
Frank Howells makes a simple pass to Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.51
Nicola C. Rossini brings the ball forward. Nicola C. Rossini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephane Veldeman. Stephane Veldeman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.30
2-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
Paulo Reis knocks the ball forward to Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronnie Schouten.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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