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 Manchester City. A crowd of 12,694 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Watford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Watford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.
0.00
0-0Watford kick off and get the first half underway!
4.33
0-0Alberto Kirkland pushes up the pitch. Alberto Kirkland plays the ball forward to Dean Hapgood. Dean Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Jo Normann. Jo Normann whips the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Serrano didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.54
Titus Vassell passes the ball forward to Jo Normann. Jo Normann plays a scrappy one-two with Dean Hapgood and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Jo Normann provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
12.59
0-0Alberto Kirkland knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Hapgood. Dean Hapgood flicks a high pass forward. Titus Vassell controls it well on his chest. Titus Vassell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duarte Costa.
14.28
0-0Claudiu Cuza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.13
0-1With great vision, Neves Capucho Eriberto plays the ball forward to Mervin Guppy. Mervin Guppy shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.31
Max Burbage makes a probing pass to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies threads a neat ball through to Julian Herrera. Julian Herrera whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies beats his man to it with a header. Jose Serrano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.32
1-1Wes Hendrie flicks a high pass forward. Titus Vassell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Titus Vassell lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Hapgood. With a superhuman jump, Dean Hapgood connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Wayne Huckerby's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
27.36
Corner kick to Watford. Jo Normann plays it short to Julian Herrera. Julian Herrera comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but Duarte Costa blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
28.58
Mike Riza flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Jose Serrano effortlessly smothers it!
30.39
Jo Normann makes an attacking run forward. Jo Normann knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.25
Julian Herrera plays the ball forward to Dean Hapgood. Dean Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Eddie Plowright's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
38.36
Wes Hendrie kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Herrera. Julian Herrera finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Jose Serrano.
40.51
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Manchester City start the second half!
48.51
Julian Herrera makes a simple pass to Jo Normann. Jo Normann cuts inside the box! Jo Normann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jose Serrano comfortably smothers it!
49.21
Wes Hendrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.26
Julian Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Dean Hapgood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Hapgood shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
59.17
Wes Hendrie hits a low pass to Dean Hapgood. Dean Hapgood shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Jose Serrano!
63.58
Max Burbage kicks a strong pass forward to Jo Normann. Jo Normann hits a low pass to Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell plays a scrappy one-two with Alexander Davies and stumbles forward towards the goal... Titus Vassell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Jose Serrano gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
65.57
Norman Lua-Lua laces a through ball forward to Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
67.42
Mike Riza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Hapgood. Dean Hapgood lofts in a cross ball towards Jo Normann. Jo Normann makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Jose Serrano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.24
Colin Law kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Riza. Mike Riza passes the ball forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Hapgood. Dean Hapgood heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Jose Serrano.
78.39
Alberto Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Mike Riza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Riza advances with the ball. Mike Riza knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
79.48
Jo Normann kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies whips in a cross ball towards Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
81.55
Dean Hapgood threads the ball through to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies sees Wes Hendrie just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Wes Hendrie rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.29
Alberto Kirkland sees Wes Hendrie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Hendrie chips the ball to his team mate, Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Hapgood. Dean Hapgood outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
85.34
Max Burbage knocks the ball forward to Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
89.00
4-1Mervin Guppy clumsily knocks into Max Burbage. Mervin Guppy is shown the yellow card! Max Burbage hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Dean Hapgood knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies whips in a cross ball towards Julian Herrera. Julian Herrera connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ivan Moffat (GK)
6
2. Colin Law (DEF)
6
3. Max Burbage (DEF)
6
4. Alberto Kirkland (DEF)
7
5. Mike Riza (MID)
6
6. Wes Hendrie (MID)
8
7. Jo Normann (MID)
9
8. Julian Herrera (MID)
7
9. Alexander Davies (ATT)
8
10. Dean Hapgood (ATT)
7
11. Titus Vassell (ATT)
8
12. Anthony Ward (DEF)
0
13. Mario Lopes (MID)
0
14. Ignacio Vargas (ATT)
0
1. Jose Serrano (GK)
8
2. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
6
3. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
6
4. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
6
5. Duarte Costa (DEF)
6
6. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
6
7. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
6
8. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
6
9. Mervin Guppy (ATT)
6
10. Sven Rösler (ATT)
6
11. Claudiu Cuza (ATT)
6
12. Marcel van den Broek (ATT)
0
13. Liam Edwards (DEF)
0
14. Sean Rizzo (MID)
0