Match Report
| Watford | Watford |  |  | Milton Keynes Dons | Milton Keynes Dons | ||||||||||||||||
| James Maher | James Maher | manager | Liam Rollings | Liam Rollings | |||||||||||||||||
| Ivan Moffat | I. Moffat |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 | | Robert Peckham | R. Peckham | |||||||||
| Graeme Thomson | G. Thomson | | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 |  | Markus Wendel | M. Wendel | |||||||||
| Anthony Ward | A. Ward | | 76 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 75 | | Jon Mckay | J. Mckay | ||||||||
| Max Burbage | M. Burbage | | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 71 | | Dave Newton | D. Newton | |||||||||
| Mike Riza | M. Riza | | 75 | M | | 5 | | D | 67 | | Graeme Cooke | G. Cooke | |||||||||
| Harvey Crooks | H. Crooks | | 68 | M | | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Adam Lisbie | A. Lisbie | ||||||||
| Paul Ward | P. Ward | | 78 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Tim Gordon | T. Gordon | |||||||||
| Julian Herrera | J. Herrera |  | 72 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 | | Thierry Monk | T. Monk | |||||||||
| Alexander Davies | A. Davies | | 76 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Adam Potts | A. Potts | |||||||||
| Titus Vassell | T. Vassell | | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Billy Wetherall | B. Wetherall | |||||||||
| Fredrik Woodcock | F. Woodcock | | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Dave Boateng | D. Boateng | |||||||||
| Terry Holloway | T. Holloway | | 65 | D | | 12 | | D | 61 | | Peter Hurst | P. Hurst | |||||||||
| Kemal Defoe | K. Defoe | | 79 | M | | 13 | | M | 57 | | Max Bellamy | M. Bellamy | |||||||||
| Wayne Moss | W. Moss | | 69 | A | | 14 | | A | 66 | | Anthony Jackson | A. Jackson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 11,634 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Watford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.
The pitch is in good condition.
Watford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.
0.00
0-0Watford kick off and get the first half underway!
6.11
0-0Mike Riza darts forward. Mike Riza whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Robert Peckham.
7.03
0-0Harvey Crooks takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Graeme Cooke gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
12.24
0-0Julian Herrera threads the ball through to Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.08
0-0Jon Mckay chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Lisbie. Adam Lisbie threads a neat ball through to Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Lisbie. Adam Lisbie finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
15.17
Max Burbage makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Thomson. Graeme Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Peckham who gathers it comfortably.
20.56
With a delightful solo run, Tim Gordon stretches the opposition's defence. Tim Gordon shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
22.02
Dave Newton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk makes a simple pass to Adam Potts. Adam Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall makes a looping header on goal but Ivan Moffat is on top of it.
24.18
Paul Ward threads the ball through to Julian Herrera. Julian Herrera whips in a cross ball towards Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Robert Peckham!
30.58
1-0With great vision, Harvey Crooks plays the ball forward to Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock whips in a cross ball towards Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.37
1-0Max Burbage clumsily knocks into Billy Wetherall. Max Burbage is shown the yellow card! Billy Wetherall runs off the knock.
38.24
Tim Gordon flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Moffat who gathers it comfortably.
39.19
Thierry Monk knocks the ball forward to Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graeme Thomson.
40.13
Harvey Crooks threads a neat ball through to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.48
Fredrik Woodcock flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Davies who brings the ball under control. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Ward. Paul Ward connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Robert Peckham with no chance!! Goal for Watford!
45.00
Adam Potts clumsily knocks into Anthony Ward. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Ward stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford appear unchanged since the first half. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
49.48
Graeme Cooke hacks Alexander Davies from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Davies stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.42
Adam Lisbie flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Adam Potts. With a superhuman jump, Adam Potts connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
54.46
Mike Riza flicks a high pass forward. Titus Vassell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Titus Vassell shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Robert Peckham comfortably smothers it!
55.40
Graeme Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jon Mckay.
57.15
Dave Newton kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Cooke. Graeme Cooke passes the ball forward to Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Ivan Moffat reads it well. Well saved!
59.32
2-0Markus Wendel knocks the ball forward to Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk flicks a high pass forward to Billy Wetherall who brings the ball under control. Billy Wetherall knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Boateng. Max Burbage barges into Dave Boateng. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
63.04
Max Burbage sees a break and surges forward. Max Burbage knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.37
Tim Gordon knocks the ball forward to Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graeme Thomson.
69.16
3-0Graeme Thomson threads a neat ball through to Anthony Ward. Anthony Ward controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Markus Wendel is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
71.14
Harvey Crooks darts forward. Harvey Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.15
Harvey Crooks flicks a high ball forward to Paul Ward who takes it down. Paul Ward lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.58
Paul Ward flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Davies controls it well on his chest. Alexander Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Riza. Mike Riza knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Robert Peckham. Excellent save.
85.49
Graeme Thomson hits a low pass to Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies makes a looping header on goal. Alexander Davies scores for Watford!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
89.21
Adam Lisbie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall brings the ball forward. Billy Wetherall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Anthony Ward runs forward with the ball. Anthony Ward brings the ball forward. Anthony Ward knocks the ball forward, putting Titus Vassell through on goal. Titus Vassell rockets a shot on goal. Robert Peckham is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Titus Vassell 31, 90 Paul Ward 42 Alexander Davies 63, 75, 85 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ivan Moffat (GK)
6
2. Graeme Thomson (DEF)
6
3. Anthony Ward (DEF)
7
4. Max Burbage (DEF)
6
5. Mike Riza (MID)
6
6. Harvey Crooks (MID)
6
7. Paul Ward (MID)
7
8. Julian Herrera (MID)
6
9. Alexander Davies (ATT)
9
10. Titus Vassell (ATT)
9
11. Fredrik Woodcock (ATT)
6
12. Terry Holloway (DEF)
0
13. Kemal Defoe (MID)
0
14. Wayne Moss (ATT)
0
1. Robert Peckham (GK)
6
2. Markus Wendel (DEF)
6
3. Jon Mckay (DEF)
6
4. Dave Newton (DEF)
6
5. Graeme Cooke (DEF)
5
6. Adam Lisbie (MID)
6
7. Tim Gordon (MID)
6
8. Thierry Monk (MID)
6
9. Adam Potts (ATT)
5
10. Billy Wetherall (ATT)
6
11. Dave Boateng (ATT)
6
12. Peter Hurst (DEF)
0
13. Max Bellamy (MID)
0
14. Anthony Jackson (ATT)
0