Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 17,393 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Watford and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Mccall.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Watford and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Mccall.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off and get the first half underway!
2.41
0-0Paul Lightfoot catches Antonio Suarez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Suarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.47
0-0Malcolm Formon threads a neat ball through to Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Tchoutang. With a superhuman jump, Bernard Tchoutang connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Mathias Liedholm effortlessly picks it out of the air!
8.27
Adam Lightfoot hacks Malcolm Formon from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Malcolm Formon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.18
0-0With vision, Antonio Suarez plays the ball forward to Gavin Carter. Gavin Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. J-David Castro clears it off the line with his head!
12.09
0-0Rodrigo Campos hits a low pass to Ross Robson. Ross Robson whips in a cross ball towards Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.36
Scott Blake threads a neat ball through to Paul Lightfoot. Paul Lightfoot flicks a high ball forward to Bernard Tchoutang who takes it down. Bernard Tchoutang finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Mathias Liedholm. What a great pair of hands!
24.44
0-0Rodrigo Campos passes the ball forward to Ross Robson. Ross Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.18
0-0Francis Beattie hacks Rodrigo Campos from behind! The referee brings Francis Beattie to one side and gives him a warning! Rodrigo Campos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.08
Bernard Tchoutang hacks Elvis Di Venanzio from behind! The referee calls over Bernard Tchoutang and shows him a yellow card! Elvis Di Venanzio gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.58
1-0Victor Ortega sees Adam Lightfoot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Lightfoot threads a neat ball through to Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford have changed their lineup with Greg Moss replacing Rudy Macquet. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Watford start the second half!
48.03
Fabio Boban kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos threads a neat ball through to Gavin Carter. Gavin Carter shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
59.50
Rodrigo Campos darts forward. Rodrigo Campos finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.45
1-0Chelsea have made a substitution with Steed Burle replacing Luke Wright .
66.27
Elvis Di Venanzio chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Suarez. Antonio Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Robson. Ross Robson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by J-David Castro.
69.02
Paul Lightfoot flicks the ball to his team mate, Steed Burle. Steed Burle sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Mathias Liedholm manages to keep it out.
72.58
Paul Lightfoot barges into Antonio Suarez. The referee brings Paul Lightfoot to one side and gives him a warning! Antonio Suarez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.28
Paul Lightfoot makes a simple pass to Bernard Tchoutang. Bernard Tchoutang plays a one-two with Steed Burle and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Bernard Tchoutang provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Mathias Liedholm manages to gather it.
79.14
Fabio Boban makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos knocks the ball forward to Ross Robson. Ross Robson shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.02
Andres Carranza flicks a high pass forward. Paul Lightfoot easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Tchoutang controls it well on his chest. Bernard Tchoutang knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elvis Di Venanzio.
90.00
Rodrigo Campos threads a neat ball through to Gavin Carter. Gavin Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Robson. Ross Robson whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Rio Godber!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Rudy Macquet 33 Ross Robson 79 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mathias Liedholm (GK)
8
2. Dianboto Esceth-Nzi (DEF)
6
3. Victor Ortega (DEF)
6
4. Elvis Di Venanzio (DEF)
6
5. Fabio Boban (DEF)
6
6. Rodrigo Campos (MID)
9
7. Adam Lightfoot (MID)
6
8. Antonio Suarez (MID)
6
9. Rudy Macquet (ATT)
8
10. Gavin Carter (ATT)
6
11. Ross Robson (ATT)
9
12. Vladimir Zilic (GK)
0
13. Neil McGrory (MID)
0
14. Greg Moss (ATT)
6
1. Rio Godber (GK)
7
2. Nicolas Padilla (DEF)
6
3. Scott Blake (DEF)
6
4. Andres Carranza (DEF)
6
5. J-David Castro (DEF)
6
6. Paul Lightfoot (MID)
6
7. Malcolm Formon (MID)
6
8. Francis Beattie (MID)
7
9. Duccio Di Venanzio (ATT)
6
10. Luke Wright (ATT)
6
11. Bernard Tchoutang (ATT)
6
12. Harry Gower (GK)
0
13. Warren Wainwright (DEF)
0
14. Steed Burle (ATT)
6