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 Notts County. A crowd of 17,598 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Watford and Notts County are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Marsden.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Watford and Notts County are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Marsden.
0.00
0-0Notts County start the match!
3.39
0-0Adam Lightfoot threads the ball through to Ross Robson. Ross Robson knocks the ball forward to Rudy Macquet but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.45
Antonio Suarez knocks the ball forward to Ross Robson. Ross Robson makes a pass forward but Greg Moss is yards offside!
18.27
0-0Camel Ouédec flicks a high pass forward. Gary Charlton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Charlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.06
0-0Camel Ouédec makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Charlton. Gary Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Marek Pol. Marek Pol flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.10
Camel Ouédec laces a weighted ball forward to Marek Pol. Marek Pol knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Ortega.
32.09
Rodrigo Campos flicks a high pass forward. Ross Robson controls it well on his chest. Ross Robson finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
44.44
Antonio Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Moss. Greg Moss sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford have changed their lineup with Ottavio Ambrosetti replacing Rudy Macquet. Notts County appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Watford kick off!
48.20
0-0Adam Lightfoot passes the ball forward to Greg Moss. Greg Moss skips past Andy Mason! Some silky footwork from Greg Moss provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Martin Southgate manages to gather it.
53.22
Showing composure, Dianboto Esceth-Nzi plays the ball forward to Antonio Suarez. Antonio Suarez sees Ross Robson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ross Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.50
Duncan Forbes kicks a strong pass forward to Marek Pol. Marek Pol shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Notts County are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
60.04
0-0Notts County have made 3 substitutions with Stephen Niven replacing Eddie Walsh, Mattia Dal Canto replacing Camel Ouédec and Gijs Sluiter replacing Marek Pol .
67.26
Antonio Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Greg Moss controls it well on his chest. Greg Moss shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.19
Rodrigo Campos flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Ambrosetti controls it well on his chest. Ottavio Ambrosetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.31
Mattia Dal Canto threads the ball through to Stanley Fox. Stanley Fox sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Mathias Liedholm.
84.20
0-0Gary Charlton comes in with a late challenge on Victor Ortega. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Victor Ortega runs off the knock.
89.28
Greg Moss catches Paul McCoist on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul McCoist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mathias Liedholm (GK)
7
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)
7
7. Adam Lightfoot (MID)
8
8. Antonio Suarez (MID)
9
9. Rudy Macquet (ATT)
6
10. Greg Moss (ATT)
6
11. Ross Robson (ATT)
6
12. Vladimir Zilic (GK)
0
13. Brendan Cooke (MID)
0
14. Ottavio Ambrosetti (ATT)
7
1. Martin Southgate (GK)
7
2. Eddie Walsh (DEF)
6
3. Djibrill Heurlié (DEF)
6
4. Andy Mason (DEF)
7
5. Paul McCoist (DEF)
7
6. Steve Beckham (MID)
8
7. Duncan Forbes (MID)
7
8. Camel Ouédec (MID)
7
9. Gary Charlton (ATT)
5
10. Stanley Fox (ATT)
6
11. Marek Pol (ATT)
6
12. Stephen Niven (DEF)
6
13. Mattia Dal Canto (MID)
7
14. Gijs Sluiter (ATT)
6