Match Report
| Watford | Watford | | | Sheffield United | Sheffield United | ||||||||||||||||
| James Maher | James Maher | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Ivan Moffat | I. Moffat | ![]() | 70 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 64 | ![]() | Felipe Cruz | F. Cruz | |||||||||
| Lee Potts | L. Potts | ![]() | 61 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 62 | ![]() | Jacek Rzasa | J. Rzasa | |||||||||
| Eddie Bowyer | E. Bowyer | ![]() | 70 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 60 | ![]() | Cameron Levesque | C. Levesque | |||||||||
| Anthony Ward | A. Ward | ![]() | 74 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 59 | ![]() | Gianni Pergolizzi | G. Pergolizzi | |||||||||
| Bernabé Brown | B. Brown | ![]() | 61 | D | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | D | 57 | ![]() | Gavin Mercer | G. Mercer | |||||||||
| Harvey Crooks | H. Crooks | ![]() | 64 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 58 | ![]() | Francis Rodrigues | F. Rodrigues | |||||||||
| Mike Riza | M. Riza | ![]() | 75 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 56 | ![]() | Alejandro Kiko | A. Kiko | |||||||||
| Paul Ward | P. Ward | ![]() | 75 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 54 | ![]() | Mervin Makin | M. Makin | |||||||||
| Wayne Moss | W. Moss | ![]() | 69 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 68 | ![]() | Scott Henderson | S. Henderson | |||||||||
| Alexander Davies | A. Davies | ![]() | 76 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 68 | ![]() | Cristiano Monteiro | C. Monteiro | |||||||||
| Titus Vassell | T. Vassell | ![]() | 71 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 61 | ![]() | Stephen Campbell | S. Campbell | |||||||||
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| Warren Howey | W. Howey | ![]() | 59 | D | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | A | 59 | ![]() | Tim Best | T. Best | |||||||||
| Eddie Wright-Phillips | E. Wright-Phillips | ![]() | 63 | M | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | M | 53 | ![]() | Ivan Potts | I. Potts | |||||||||
| Erwin Elzinga | E. Elzinga | ![]() | 62 | A | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | D | 52 | ![]() | Paolo Wilson | P. Wilson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 12,361 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Watford and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Watford and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.
0.00
Watford kick off the first half!
2.40
Mike Riza threads the ball through to Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks finds some space and shoots from distance. Felipe Cruz gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
6.57
Cameron Levesque surges forward with the ball. Cameron Levesque makes an attacking run forward. Cameron Levesque shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
12.16
Bernabé Brown hits a low pass to Mike Riza. Mike Riza kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell advances inside the box! Titus Vassell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
15.37
Eddie Bowyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Riza. Mike Riza threads a neat ball through to Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
18.29
Scott Henderson decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.04
Gianni Pergolizzi comes in with a late challenge on Titus Vassell. The referee calls over Gianni Pergolizzi and warns him to calm down! Titus Vassell stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.31
Lee Potts makes a strong solo run forward. Lee Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Felipe Cruz is on top of it.
28.31
Eddie Bowyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Riza. Mike Riza kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francis Rodrigues.
30.42
Mike Riza flicks a high pass forward to Titus Vassell who brings the ball under control. Titus Vassell runs straight at the defence! Titus Vassell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.01
Watford are in full control of this game.
38.09
Mike Riza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Moss. With a superhuman jump, Wayne Moss connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Felipe Cruz!
40.25
Francis Rodrigues kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
42.46
Bernabé Brown hacks Scott Henderson from behind! Bernabé Brown is given a warning by the referee! Scott Henderson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Harvey Crooks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Riza. Mike Riza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cameron Levesque.
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. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sheffield United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sheffield United kick off!
47.39
Anthony Ward controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Davies comfortably collects the pass. Alexander Davies plays a one-two with Harvey Crooks and advances towards the goal... Alexander Davies cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.14
Paul Ward flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Moss who brings the ball under control. Wayne Moss plays a one-two with Mike Riza and rushes in on goal... Wayne Moss cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
54.25
Gavin Mercer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Kiko. Alejandro Kiko controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Scott Henderson through on goal. Scott Henderson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
55.37
Harvey Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Moss controls it well on his chest. Wayne Moss passes the ball forward to Mike Riza. Some silky footwork from Mike Riza provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
57.33
Gianni Pergolizzi flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Kiko who takes it down. Alejandro Kiko threads a neat ball through to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
60.30
Sheffield United have made a substitution with Paolo Wilson replacing Scott Henderson .
61.37
Paul Ward flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Moss controls it well on his chest. Wayne Moss makes a defence splitting pass to Paul Ward. Paul Ward shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Ward!
67.47
Francis Rodrigues makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Monteiro. Cristiano Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Kiko. Alejandro Kiko rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
69.06
Francis Rodrigues makes a probing pass to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Monteiro. Cristiano Monteiro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.06
Gianni Pergolizzi threads a neat ball through to Francis Rodrigues. Francis Rodrigues controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Monteiro. Cristiano Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.08
Mervin Makin sees Francis Rodrigues in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Rodrigues shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
78.51
Harvey Crooks chips the ball to his team mate, Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell plays a sublime one-two with Wayne Moss and races in on goal... Titus Vassell tries a spectacular strike. Felipe Cruz gets down and covers it.
79.28
Anthony Ward flicks a high pass forward. Paul Ward controls it well on his chest. Paul Ward flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Davies who takes it down. Alexander Davies shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
81.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Lee Potts picks a pass forward to Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Titus Vassell controls it well on his chest. Titus Vassell threads the ball through to Alexander Davies but he's offside!
84.42
Bernabé Brown breaks forward. Bernabé Brown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alexander Davies is offside!
85.02
Titus Vassell chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Davies. Gavin Mercer catches Alexander Davies on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
Gavin Mercer flicks a high ball forward to Cristiano Monteiro who takes it down. Cristiano Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Rodrigues. Francis Rodrigues whips the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Anthony Ward. That should have been a goal!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Titus Vassell 12, 30 Alexander Davies 47 Paul Ward 61 | Stephen Campbell 18 Cristiano Monteiro 69 Mervin Makin 72 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ivan Moffat (GK)
6
2. Lee Potts (DEF)
6
3. Eddie Bowyer (DEF)
6
4. Anthony Ward (DEF)
6
5. Bernabé Brown (DEF)
6
6. Harvey Crooks (MID)
7
7. Mike Riza (MID)
8
8. Paul Ward (MID)
7
9. Wayne Moss (ATT)
7
10. Alexander Davies (ATT)
7
11. Titus Vassell (ATT)
9
12. Warren Howey (DEF)
0
13. Eddie Wright-Phillips (MID)
0
14. Erwin Elzinga (ATT)
0
1. Felipe Cruz (GK)
7
2. Jacek Rzasa (DEF)
6
3. Cameron Levesque (DEF)
6
4. Gianni Pergolizzi (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Mercer (DEF)
6
6. Francis Rodrigues (MID)
6
7. Alejandro Kiko (MID)
6
8. Mervin Makin (MID)
7
9. Scott Henderson (ATT)
6
10. Cristiano Monteiro (ATT)
8
11. Stephen Campbell (ATT)
7
12. Tim Best (ATT)
0
13. Ivan Potts (MID)
0
14. Paolo Wilson (DEF)
6














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