Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 13,838 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Watford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Vickers.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Watford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Vickers.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Watford kicking off!
3.23
0-0Graeme Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
4.50
0-0Kemal Defoe hacks Phil Clapham from behind! The referee brings Kemal Defoe to one side and gives him a warning! Phil Clapham runs off the knock.
8.58
0-0Jeremie Warmuz catches Raymond De Romijn on the ankles. The referee calls over Jeremie Warmuz and shows him a yellow card! Raymond De Romijn runs off the knock.
14.15
Paul Allman chips the ball to his team mate, Phil Clapham. Phil Clapham threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Vogel. Sebastian Vogel shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.28
Wes Hendrie clumsily knocks into Francisco Soares. The referee brings Wes Hendrie to one side and gives him a warning! Francisco Soares runs off the knock.
16.56
Colin Law threads the ball through to Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie flicks a high ball forward to Wayne Moss who takes it down. Wayne Moss shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.04
0-0Phil Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Orlando Touré collects the pass. Orlando Touré controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
24.12
0-0Kemal Defoe takes the throw-in. Colin Law runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Colin Law knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Victor Vidal is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
25.47
0-0It's a corner kick. Wes Hendrie loops the ball over to the far post. Victor Vidal reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
26.31
Harvey Crooks runs straight at the opposition's defence. Harvey Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss heads the ball goalwards. Carl Lee didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
28.41
Alberto Kirkland darts forward. Alberto Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeremie Warmuz. Jeremie Warmuz whips in a cross ball towards Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.25
1-0Colin Law sees Wes Hendrie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Hendrie hits a low pass to Jeremie Warmuz. Jeremie Warmuz advances inside the box! Jeremie Warmuz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Carl Lee is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.02
Phil Clapham knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Turpijn. Ronnie Turpijn shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.55
Orlando Touré hacks Alberto Kirkland from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Kirkland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.10
Victor Vidal chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Turpijn. Ronnie Turpijn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
40.04
1-0Graeme Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Law. Colin Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.27
Graeme Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe hits a low pass to Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock makes a convincing header. The keeper, Carl Lee, sees it late!! Goal for Watford!
45.00
Mario Lopes sees Fredrik Woodcock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fredrik Woodcock lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United kick off!
48.05
Harvey Crooks threads a neat ball through to Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.44
59.05
Alberto Kirkland decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Kirkland sees space and advances. Alberto Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
60.23
Wes Hendrie makes a probing pass to Mario Lopes. Mario Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Lee who gathers it comfortably.
61.38
Wayne Moss knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremie Warmuz. Jeremie Warmuz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Carl Lee manages to keep it out.
63.52
Kemal Defoe barges into Phil Clapham. The referee brings Kemal Defoe to one side and gives him another warning! Phil Clapham stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.29
Wayne Moss flicks a high pass forward. Mario Lopes controls it well on his chest. Mario Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
69.36
Phil Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Rego controls it well on his chest. Gaspar Rego shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
77.48
Phil Clapham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Vogel. Sebastian Vogel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
78.06
Alberto Kirkland plays the ball forward to Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.25
3-0Raymond De Romijn knocks the ball to his team mate, Sixto Acevedo. Sixto Acevedo makes a probing pass to Orlando Touré but he's offside!
83.31
Graeme Thomson threads a neat ball through to Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie hits a low pass to Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Carl Lee had no chance!! Goal for Watford!
87.34
Wes Hendrie kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremie Warmuz. Jeremie Warmuz whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss powers a header at goal. Carl Lee effortlessly picks it out of the air!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jeremie Warmuz 30 Fredrik Woodcock 42, 78 Wayne Moss 83 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ivan Moffat (GK)
6
2. Colin Law (DEF)
7
3. Graeme Thomson (DEF)
6
4. Alberto Kirkland (DEF)
7
5. Kemal Defoe (MID)
6
6. Wes Hendrie (MID)
7
7. Harvey Crooks (MID)
6
8. Mario Lopes (MID)
6
9. Wayne Moss (ATT)
8
10. Fredrik Woodcock (ATT)
9
11. Jeremie Warmuz (ATT)
7
12. Max Burbage (DEF)
0
13. Paul Ward (MID)
0
14. Titus Vassell (ATT)
0
1. Carl Lee (GK)
7
2. Raymond De Romijn (DEF)
6
3. Victor Vidal (DEF)
6
4. Francisco Soares (DEF)
6
5. Paul Allman (DEF)
6
6. Sebastian Vogel (MID)
6
7. Phil Clapham (MID)
6
8. Ronnie Turpijn (ATT)
6
9. Gaspar Rego (ATT)
6
10. Orlando Touré (ATT)
5
11. Sixto Acevedo (ATT)
6
12. Paul Joachim (MID)
0
13. Vincenzo Pfeiffer (DEF)
0
14. Valentino Traversa (ATT)
0