Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by FISO |
Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 15,937 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Bridges.
The pitch is in great condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Bridges.
0.00
0-0Norwich City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.03
0-0Antonio Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daguyl Durix. Daguyl Durix makes a pass forward but Rudy Macquet is yards offside!
4.10
0-0Dave Murphy threads a neat ball through to Steve Robinson. Steve Robinson threads a neat ball through to Anthony Weir. Anthony Weir shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Mathias Liedholm. Excellent save.
9.04
0-0Elvis Di Venanzio hoofs the ball up the pitch. Rudy Macquet knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Robson. Ross Robson beats his man to it with a header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.18
0-0Elvis Di Venanzio flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Suarez who takes it down. Antonio Suarez threads a neat ball through to Daguyl Durix. Daguyl Durix knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernard Berthelin.
14.02
1-0Rodrigo Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Robson. Ross Robson lofts in a cross ball towards Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.04
Steve Robinson darts forward. Steve Robinson shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
26.56
Steve Robinson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Steve Robinson shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Mathias Liedholm. What a save!
27.40
Dianboto Esceth-Nzi threads a neat ball through to Antonio Suarez. Antonio Suarez sees Daguyl Durix in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daguyl Durix advances inside the box! Daguyl Durix shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.19
Elvis Di Venanzio flicks a high pass forward to Adam Lightfoot who brings the ball under control. Adam Lightfoot flicks a high ball forward to Ross Robson who takes it down. Ross Robson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Helguera who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Adam Lightfoot threads a neat ball through to Ross Robson. Ross Robson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Helguera who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Norwich City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Watford get the second half underway!
47.06
Antonio Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Daguyl Durix. Daguyl Durix passes the ball forward but Ross Robson is offside!
49.13
Antonio Suarez makes a probing pass to Daguyl Durix. Daguyl Durix passes the ball forward but Ross Robson is offside!
54.44
Steve Robinson surges forward with the ball. Steve Robinson tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
59.53
Steve Robinson threads a neat ball through to Robert Gascoigne. Robert Gascoigne shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
60.46
Daniel J. Nordqvist passes the ball forward to Adam Lightfoot. Adam Lightfoot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daguyl Durix. Daguyl Durix shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.52
Rodrigo Campos flicks a high pass forward. Daguyl Durix collects the pass. Daguyl Durix advances inside the box! Daguyl Durix shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
67.52
Antonio Suarez flicks a high ball forward to Daguyl Durix who takes it down. Daguyl Durix shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.04
Dianboto Esceth-Nzi laces a through ball forward to Adam Lightfoot. Adam Lightfoot surges forward with the ball. Adam Lightfoot lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Robson. Ross Robson powers a header at goal. Ross Robson scores for Watford!!
77.55
3-0Dave Murphy catches Rudy Macquet on the ankles. Dave Murphy is shown the yellow card! Rudy Macquet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.04
Dianboto Esceth-Nzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Lightfoot. Adam Lightfoot makes an attacking run forward. Adam Lightfoot finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.27
Elvis Di Venanzio sees a break and surges forward. Elvis Di Venanzio flicks a high pass forward. Rudy Macquet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rudy Macquet shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Andres Helguera!
84.42
Steve Robinson sees Aladino Sarli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aladino Sarli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel J. Nordqvist.
87.41
Adam Lightfoot hacks Steve Robinson from behind! Adam Lightfoot is shown the yellow card! Steve Robinson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Rudy Macquet 14 Daguyl Durix 27 Ross Robson 71 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mathias Liedholm (GK)
7
2. Dianboto Esceth-Nzi (DEF)
6
3. Elvis Di Venanzio (DEF)
7
4. Daniel J. Nordqvist (DEF)
6
5. Fabio Boban (DEF)
6
6. Rodrigo Campos (MID)
6
7. Adam Lightfoot (MID)
7
8. Antonio Suarez (MID)
8
9. Rudy Macquet (ATT)
8
10. Daguyl Durix (ATT)
8
11. Ross Robson (ATT)
8
12. Vladimir Zilic (GK)
0
13. Brendan Cooke (MID)
0
14. Ottavio Ambrosetti (ATT)
0
1. Andres Helguera (GK)
6
2. Bernard Berthelin (DEF)
6
3. Robin Berendsen (DEF)
6
4. Dave Murphy (DEF)
5
5. Malcolm Wilcox (DEF)
6
6. Danny Parker (MID)
6
7. Steve Robinson (MID)
7
8. Aladino Sarli (ATT)
6
9. Anthony Weir (ATT)
6
10. Robert Gascoigne (ATT)
6
11. Alex Ritchie (ATT)
6
12. Graham Moore (MID)
0
13. Paolo Pearson (GK)
0
14. Rodolfo Andres (MID)
0