Match Report
Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 13,193 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Unsworth.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Unsworth.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Watford get the match underway!
4.18
1-0Anthony Ward flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Defoe who takes it down. Kemal Defoe kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies threads the ball through into the box. Jeremie Warmuz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.27
1-0Gareth Beckham runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gareth Beckham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ivan Moffat smothers it!
18.55
Mike Riza changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mike Riza runs straight at the defence! Mike Riza shoots from just inside the box. Richard Le Saux gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
21.40
Mike Riza passes the ball forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies tries a spectacular long range effort but Richard Le Saux is on top of it.
22.18
1-0Lee Potts barges into Ricardo Moutinho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Moutinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.25
Kemal Defoe comes in with a late challenge on Stanley Granville. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stanley Granville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.00
Samuel Fonseca chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Etherington. Craig Etherington lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Moutinho. Ricardo Moutinho connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Ivan Moffat.
31.39
1-0Corner kick to Barnsley. Carl Pearce chips it out wide. Kemal Defoe reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
36.23
1-0Paul Ward flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Davies who takes it down. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent block by Lomano Bellamy!
38.11
1-0Paul Ward flicks a high pass forward. Jeremie Warmuz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeremie Warmuz lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Defoe. Stanley Granville hacks Kemal Defoe from behind! Kemal Defoe appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
40.42
1-0Dean Bishop flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Dean holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niccolo Dean flicks a high pass forward. Craig Etherington holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Etherington finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
1-0Eddie Bowyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Fox. Damien Fox flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dean Bishop.
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. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barnsley players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Barnsley kick off the second half!
49.08
1-0Dean Bishop flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Dean. Niccolo Dean chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Pearce. Carl Pearce threads the ball through to Ricardo Moutinho but he's offside!
54.28
Carl Pearce makes a simple pass to Gareth Beckham. Gareth Beckham tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.15
Stanley Granville flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Moutinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Moutinho skips past Damien Fox! Ricardo Moutinho cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
66.29
Eddie Bowyer makes a beautiful solo run. Eddie Bowyer flicks a high ball forward to Jeremie Warmuz who takes it down. Jeremie Warmuz makes a simple pass, allowing Alexander Davies to run into the box. Alexander Davies tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.18
Stanley Granville flicks a high pass forward to Gareth Beckham who brings the ball under control. Gareth Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Carl Pearce collects the pass. Carl Pearce skips past Lee Potts! Carl Pearce shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Ivan Moffat had no chance!! Goal for Barnsley!
71.40
1-1Lomano Bellamy catches Mike Riza on the ankles. The referee brings Lomano Bellamy to one side and gives him a warning! Mike Riza runs off the knock.
72.33
Ricardo Moutinho darts forward. Ricardo Moutinho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.47
1-1Barnsley have made a substitution with Aaron Monk replacing Ricardo Moutinho .
78.50
Samuel Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Carl Pearce controls it well on his chest. Carl Pearce makes a probing pass to Craig Etherington but he's offside!
84.00
Mike Riza kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies plays a one-two with Jeremie Warmuz and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Alexander Davies provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.34
Lomano Bellamy makes a run forward as Stanley Granville takes the throw-in. Lomano Bellamy skillfully chests the ball down. Lomano Bellamy threads the ball through to Samuel Fonseca. What vision.Samuel Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Beckham. Gareth Beckham shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
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)
7
2. Anthony Ward (DEF)
6
3. Eddie Bowyer (DEF)
7
4. Lee Potts (DEF)
5
5. Damien Fox (DEF)
6
6. Kemal Defoe (MID)
6
7. Mike Riza (MID)
7
8. Paul Ward (MID)
6
9. Alexander Davies (ATT)
7
10. Titus Vassell (ATT)
6
11. Jeremie Warmuz (ATT)
9
12. Tomas Tramezzani (MID)
0
13. Erwin Elzinga (ATT)
0
14. Harvey Crooks (MID)
0
1. Richard Le Saux (GK)
7
2. Dean Bishop (DEF)
7
3. Lomano Bellamy (DEF)
6
4. Stanley Granville (DEF)
7
5. Gareth Beckham (MID)
8
6. Niccolo Dean (MID)
6
7. Carl Pearce (MID)
9
8. Samuel Fonseca (MID)
7
9. Dave Vassell (ATT)
6
10. Craig Etherington (ATT)
6
11. Ricardo Moutinho (ATT)
7
12. Bill Clapham (DEF)
0
13. Nicolas Gil (DEF)
0
14. Aaron Monk (ATT)
6