Match Report
| Watford | Watford |  |  | Sunderland | Sunderland | ||||||||||||||||
| James Maher | James Maher | manager | Derek Robson | Derek Robson | |||||||||||||||||
| Ivan Moffat | I. Moffat |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 82 |  | Alpay Kayis | A. Kayis | ||||||||
| Damien Best | D. Best | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 | | Alistair Formon | A. Formon | |||||||||
| Lomano Bellamy | L. Bellamy | | 78 | D | | 3 | | D | 77 |  | Cameron Perez | C. Perez | |||||||||
| Anthony Ward | A. Ward | | 76 | D | | 4 | | D | 75 | | Syd Carter | S. Carter | |||||||||
| Micka‘l Hemdani | M. Hemdani |  | 74 | D | | 5 | | M | 82 |  | Hiraku Sato | H. Sato | |||||||||
| Kemal Defoe | K. Defoe | | 81 | M | | 6 | | M | 81 |  | Luuk Kool | L. Kool | |||||||||
| Wes Hendrie | W. Hendrie | | 77 | M | | | 7 | | M | 90 | | Kevin Ehiogu | K. Ehiogu | ||||||||
| Wayne Moss | W. Moss | | 71 | A | | 8 | | M | 86 | | Jody Smith | J. Smith | |||||||||
| Matthew Amoah | M. Amoah |  | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 81 | | Martin Beattie | M. Beattie | |||||||||
| Titus Vassell | T. Vassell | | 75 | A | | 10 | | A | 85 |  | Matias Vitor Santiago | M. Vitor Santiago | |||||||||
| Ignacio Vargas | I. Vargas |  | 78 | A | | 11 | | A | 87 | | Peter Bishop | P. Bishop | |||||||||
| Ricardo Rey | R. Rey |  | 73 | D | | 12 | | M | 80 | | Martin Flintlock | M. Flintlock | |||||||||
| Paul Ward | P. Ward | | 81 | M | | 13 | | M | 77 | | Matt Elliott | M. Elliott | |||||||||
| Dean Hapgood | D. Hapgood | | 69 | A | | 14 | | M | 85 | | Paolo Wetherall | P. Wetherall | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 19,892 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Williams.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Williams.
0.00
0-0Sunderland kick off and get the match underway!
2.30
0-1Alistair Formon sees Luuk Kool in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luuk Kool controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.29
0-1Anthony Ward sees Wes Hendrie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Hendrie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss whips in a cross ball towards Ignacio Vargas. Ignacio Vargas heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.18
0-1Wes Hendrie threads a neat ball through to Ignacio Vargas. Ignacio Vargas plays a scrappy one-two with Kemal Defoe and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ignacio Vargas makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alpay Kayis effortlessly smothers it!
12.16
Anthony Ward threads a neat ball through to Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe makes an attacking run forward. Kemal Defoe knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Alpay Kayis manages to keep it out.
14.47
Wes Hendrie flicks a high ball forward to Ignacio Vargas who takes it down. Ignacio Vargas whips in a cross ball towards Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
15.46
Wes Hendrie knocks the ball forward to Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Alpay Kayis keeps it out!
22.19
0-1Hiraku Sato comes in with a late challenge on Micka‘l Hemdani. Hiraku Sato is shown the yellow card! Micka‘l Hemdani runs off the knock.
24.04
0-1Damien Best barges into Martin Beattie. The referee brings Damien Best to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Beattie stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.46
Kevin Ehiogu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago tries a spectacular long range effort but Ivan Moffat is on top of it.
27.48
Kemal Defoe makes a beautiful solo run. Kemal Defoe knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell whips the ball goalwards with his head. Titus Vassell scores for Watford!!
30.05
1-1Alistair Formon threads a neat ball through to Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool flicks a high ball forward to Hiraku Sato who takes it down. Hiraku Sato knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Micka‘l Hemdani.
34.50
Jody Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago whips in a cross ball towards Hiraku Sato. Hiraku Sato flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Ivan Moffat. Excellent save.
38.44
Luuk Kool makes a simple pass to Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Ivan Moffat gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
44.49
Hiraku Sato decides to run forward with the ball. Hiraku Sato shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
45.00
Watford kick off the second half!
55.55
Lomano Bellamy knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.50
Wes Hendrie kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe whips the ball goalwards with his head. Alpay Kayis manages to gather it comfortably.
65.37
Alistair Formon hacks Anthony Ward from behind! Alistair Formon is warned by the referee! Anthony Ward runs off the knock.
66.12
Kevin Ehiogu makes a probing pass to Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool whips in a cross ball towards Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
67.12
Wes Hendrie flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Amoah collects the pass. Matthew Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.49
Peter Bishop hacks Matthew Amoah from behind! The referee calls over Peter Bishop and shows him a yellow card! Matthew Amoah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.16
Luuk Kool surges forward with the ball. Luuk Kool shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Ivan Moffat.
73.26
2-1Luuk Kool takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Syd Carter tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.38
Wes Hendrie flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Moss controls it well on his chest. Wayne Moss tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Ehiogu plays the ball forward to Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago knocks in a cross ball towards Jody Smith. Jody Smith connects with a diving header. Ivan Moffat manages to gather it.
87.00
Kevin Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Peter Bishop collects the pass. Peter Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
90.00
With imagination, Hiraku Sato plays the ball forward to Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for 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. Ivan Moffat (GK)
8
2. Damien Best (DEF)
5
3. Lomano Bellamy (DEF)
6
4. Anthony Ward (DEF)
7
5. Micka‘l Hemdani (DEF)
6
6. Kemal Defoe (MID)
8
7. Wes Hendrie (MID)
9
8. Wayne Moss (ATT)
6
9. Matthew Amoah (ATT)
6
10. Titus Vassell (ATT)
8
11. Ignacio Vargas (ATT)
6
12. Ricardo Rey (DEF)
0
13. Paul Ward (MID)
0
14. Dean Hapgood (ATT)
0
1. Alpay Kayis (GK)
7
2. Alistair Formon (DEF)
6
3. Cameron Perez (DEF)
6
4. Syd Carter (DEF)
6
5. Hiraku Sato (MID)
6
6. Luuk Kool (MID)
8
7. Kevin Ehiogu (MID)
7
8. Jody Smith (MID)
6
9. Martin Beattie (ATT)
6
10. Matias Vitor Santiago (ATT)
6
11. Peter Bishop (ATT)
7
12. Martin Flintlock (MID)
0
13. Matt Elliott (MID)
0
14. Paolo Wetherall (MID)
0