Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Leicester City. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Watford and Leicester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Weaver.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Watford and Leicester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Weaver.
0.00
0-0Watford kick off and get the first half underway!
2.49
0-0Wayne Moss surges forward with the ball. Wayne Moss knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.48
0-0Wayne Moss flicks a high pass forward to Ignacio Vargas who brings the ball under control. Ignacio Vargas plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Herrera and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ignacio Vargas side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
9.58
0-0Alberto Kirkland passes the ball forward to Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Wes Hendrie through on goal. Wes Hendrie muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
14.25
Mike Riza flicks a high ball forward to Dean Hapgood who takes it down. Dean Hapgood finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.33
Stephen McGrory threads a neat ball through to Filipe Moreira. Filipe Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Melchior Westerveld. Melchior Westerveld makes a looping header on goal. Ivan Moffat gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
16.22
1-0Julian Herrera makes a probing pass to Ignacio Vargas. Ignacio Vargas knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.27
1-0Dean Hapgood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie lofts in a cross ball towards Ignacio Vargas. Ignacio Vargas finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Daniel Marcelino. Excellent block.
22.45
Julian Herrera passes the ball forward to Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.20
Filipe Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Marcelino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Marcelino whips in a cross ball towards Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.03
Colin Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Vargas. Ignacio Vargas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.26
1-1Alberto Kirkland catches Filipe Moreira on the ankles. The referee calls over Alberto Kirkland and shows him a yellow card! Filipe Moreira runs off the knock.
38.30
Fernando Quaresma receives the ball from a throw-in from Mohamed Belloso. Fernando Quaresma makes a simple pass to Daniel Marcelino. Daniel Marcelino passes the ball forward to Filipe Moreira. Filipe Moreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Ivan Moffat. What a save!
39.31
Stephen McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Melchior Westerveld controls it well on his chest. Melchior Westerveld edges inside the box! Melchior Westerveld rockets a shot on goal. The keeper, Ivan Moffat, sees it late!! Goal for Leicester City!
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. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Leicester City kick off!
47.13
Mike Riza hits a low pass to Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Hendrie. With a superhuman jump, Wes Hendrie connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Bruno Varela has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.03
Norman Luzhny passes the ball forward to Mohamed Belloso. Mohamed Belloso flicks a high ball forward to Stephen McGrory who takes it down. Stephen McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Melchior Westerveld. Melchior Westerveld connects with a diving header. Ivan Moffat gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
55.52
Julian Herrera sees a break and surges forward. Julian Herrera lofts in a cross ball towards Ignacio Vargas. Ignacio Vargas flicks the ball with his head but Bruno Varela is on top of it.
57.57
Dale Barry flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Sarr. Jean-Sebastien Sarr advances inside the box! Jean-Sebastien Sarr muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.37
Mohamed Belloso flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Moreira who brings the ball under control. Filipe Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Ivan Moffat. Excellent save.
69.53
Wes Hendrie knocks the ball forward to Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
73.35
Kemal Defoe catches Jean-Sebastien Sarr on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean-Sebastien Sarr stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.27
Colin Law decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Law flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Moss who brings the ball under control. Wayne Moss knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norman Luzhny.
81.45
2-3Kemal Defoe kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Riza. Mike Riza puts a great ball through. Wayne Moss runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
83.57
Alberto Kirkland chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Hendrie. With imagination, Wes Hendrie plays the ball forward to Dean Hapgood. Dean Hapgood shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.35
Alberto Kirkland sees a break and surges forward. Alberto Kirkland makes a simple pass to Ignacio Vargas. Ignacio Vargas knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Riza. Mike Riza flicks the ball with his head. Bruno Varela comfortably picks it out of the air!
85.20
With some swift thinking, Alberto Kirkland plays the ball forward to Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe hits a low pass to Ignacio Vargas. Ignacio Vargas whips in a cross ball towards Dean Hapgood. Dean Hapgood heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
87.38
Wayne Moss clumsily knocks into Mohamed Belloso. Wayne Moss is shown the yellow card! Mohamed Belloso runs off the knock.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen McGrory of Leicester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ivan Moffat (GK)
7
2. Colin Law (DEF)
6
3. Anthony Ward (DEF)
6
4. Alberto Kirkland (DEF)
6
5. Kemal Defoe (MID)
6
6. Wes Hendrie (MID)
8
7. Mike Riza (MID)
6
8. Julian Herrera (MID)
7
9. Wayne Moss (ATT)
7
10. Ignacio Vargas (ATT)
7
11. Dean Hapgood (ATT)
6
12. Max Burbage (DEF)
0
13. Mario Lopes (MID)
0
14. Titus Vassell (ATT)
0
1. Bruno Varela (GK)
8
2. Norman Luzhny (DEF)
6
3. Fernando Quaresma (DEF)
6
4. Mohamed Belloso (DEF)
6
5. Dale Barry (MID)
6
6. Jose Nieto (MID)
6
7. Jean-Sebastien Sarr (MID)
9
8. Daniel Marcelino (MID)
7
9. Melchior Westerveld (ATT)
9
10. Stephen McGrory (ATT)
9
11. Filipe Moreira (ATT)
7
12. Steven Rowett (ATT)
0
13. Craig Hapgood (DEF)
0
14. Kevin Overath (DEF)
0