Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Shrewsbury Town. A crowd of 13,376 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Watford and Shrewsbury Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Watford and Shrewsbury Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
0.00
0-0Watford kick off!
3.50
0-0Wes Hendrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.22
1-0Julian Herrera chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Julian Herrera. Julian Herrera makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.39
1-0Harvey Crooks plays the ball forward to Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.45
1-0Anthony Ward catches Jan-Willem Opschoor on the ankles. The referee brings Anthony Ward to one side and gives him a warning! Jan-Willem Opschoor stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.35
Anthony Ward flicks a high pass forward to Harvey Crooks who brings the ball under control. Harvey Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Jeremie Warmuz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeremie Warmuz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Simonsen.
18.28
Adam Batty makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Huckerby. Alun Huckerby jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.01
1-0Kemal Defoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeremie Warmuz. Jeremie Warmuz lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Arno Wieczorek.
23.52
1-0It's a corner kick. Wes Hendrie kicks a low ball out wide. Cesare Susic gets to the ball and clears it up field.
26.33
Harvey Crooks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeremie Warmuz. Jeremie Warmuz whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock makes a convincing header. The ball strikes Cesare Susic's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
27.51
1-0It's a corner kick. Harvey Crooks kicks a low ball out wide. Wes Hendrie takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
28.34
Arno Wieczorek sees Carl Patterson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Patterson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Huckerby. Alun Huckerby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.53
Harvey Crooks knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
38.05
1-0Harvey Crooks threads a neat ball through to Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe shoots from long range but Jose Lassiter reads it well. Great save!
42.07
Wes Hendrie knocks the ball forward to Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
44.24
Kemal Defoe flicks a high ball forward to Jeremie Warmuz who takes it down. Jeremie Warmuz tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford appear unchanged since the first half. Shrewsbury Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Shrewsbury Town start the second half!
47.41
1-0Graeme Thomson flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Davies who takes it down. Alexander Davies passes the ball forward but Harvey Crooks is offside!
48.55
Wes Hendrie threads a neat ball through to Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Jose Lassiter. Excellent save.
49.53
1-0Morris Cooper catches Wes Hendrie on the ankles. The referee calls over Morris Cooper and warns him to calm down! Wes Hendrie carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.24
Julian Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Crooks collects the pass. Harvey Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Watford!
57.09
Harvey Crooks hits a low pass to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jose Lassiter.
65.21
Julian Herrera hits a low pass to Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
66.49
Colin Law kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremie Warmuz. Jeremie Warmuz connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
67.30
Morris Cooper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Huckerby. Alun Huckerby shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.01
Wes Hendrie hacks Matt Strachan from behind! Wes Hendrie is warned by the referee! Matt Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.36
Colin Law passes the ball forward to Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremie Warmuz. Jeremie Warmuz makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
81.46
Jan-Willem Opschoor decides to run forward with the ball. Jan-Willem Opschoor finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
83.03
Paul Simonsen flicks a high ball forward to Adam Batty who takes it down. Adam Batty flicks a high pass forward to Spencer Sinclair who brings the ball under control. Spencer Sinclair knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.14
Carl Patterson threads a neat ball through to Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.11
Carl Patterson makes a simple pass to Morris Cooper. Morris Cooper finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.34
Wes Hendrie makes a simple pass to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Carl Patterson stretches the opposition's defence. Carl Patterson knocks in a cross ball towards Cesare Susic. Cesare Susic beats his man to it with a header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ivan Moffat (GK)
6
2. Colin Law (DEF)
6
3. Anthony Ward (DEF)
6
4. Graeme Thomson (DEF)
6
5. Kemal Defoe (MID)
7
6. Wes Hendrie (MID)
7
7. Harvey Crooks (MID)
9
8. Julian Herrera (MID)
8
9. Alexander Davies (ATT)
8
10. Fredrik Woodcock (ATT)
6
11. Jeremie Warmuz (ATT)
6
12. Alberto Kirkland (DEF)
0
13. Paul Ward (MID)
0
14. Titus Vassell (ATT)
0
1. Jose Lassiter (GK)
8
2. Arno Wieczorek (DEF)
6
3. Matt Strachan (DEF)
6
4. Paul Simonsen (DEF)
6
5. Adam Batty (MID)
6
6. Morris Cooper (MID)
6
7. Carl Patterson (MID)
7
8. Cesare Susic (MID)
6
9. Jan-Willem Opschoor (ATT)
6
10. Spencer Sinclair (ATT)
6
11. Alun Huckerby (ATT)
7
12. Bruno Zamboni (GK)
0
13. Yoximar Guerra (DEF)
0
14. Ralph Vieira (MID)
0