Match Report
| Watford | Watford |  |  | Aston Villa | Aston Villa | ||||||||||||||||
| Scott Tubbritt | Scott Tubbritt | manager | John E Hyldgaard | John E Hyldgaard | |||||||||||||||||
| Mathias Liedholm | M. Liedholm |  | 76 | G |  | 1 | | G | 73 |  | Barry Testo | B. Testo | |||||||||
| Dianboto Esceth-Nzi | D. Esceth-Nzi |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 |  | Julian Guppy | J. Guppy | |||||||||
| Daniel J. Nordqvist | D. Nordqvist | | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Kemal Mills | K. Mills | |||||||||
| Elvis Di Venanzio | E. Di Venanzio |  | 75 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Jonathan Platt | J. Platt | |||||||||
| Fabio Boban | F. Boban |  | 76 | D | | 5 | | D | 62 | | Nigel Barmby | N. Barmby | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Campos | R. Campos |  | 71 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 74 | | Jacob Grondin | J. Grondin | ||||||||
| Adam Lightfoot | A. Lightfoot | | 75 | M | | 7 | | | M | 72 | | Des Hitchcock | D. Hitchcock | ||||||||
| Antonio Suarez | A. Suarez |  | 70 | M | | 8 | | M | 80 | | Dean Galli | D. Galli | |||||||||
| Rudy Macquet | R. Macquet | | 69 | A | | 9 | | M | 75 | | Robbie Bastin | R. Bastin | |||||||||
| Gregorio Ortega | G. Ortega | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Nicholas Swift | N. Swift | |||||||||
| Richard Gemmill | R. Gemmill |  | 35 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Omer Powell | O. Powell | |||||||||
| Vladimir Zilic | V. Zilic | | 26 | G | | 12 | | D | 62 | | Ashley Stamp | A. Stamp | |||||||||
| Brendan Cooke | B. Cooke | | 40 | M | | 13 | | M | 72 | | Terry Tolley | T. Tolley | |||||||||
| Ottavio Ambrosetti | O. Ambrosetti | | 38 | A | | 14 | | A | 59 | | Ben Brighton | B. Brighton | |||||||||
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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 Aston Villa. A crowd of 20,283 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Stuart.
The pitch is in good condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Stuart.
0.00
0-0Watford kick off and get the match underway!
4.12
0-0Fabio Boban catches Omer Powell on the ankles. The referee calls over Fabio Boban and warns him to calm down! Omer Powell stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.56
1-0Daniel J. Nordqvist chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos passes the ball forward to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Ortega. With a superhuman jump, Gregorio Ortega connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Gregorio Ortega scores for Watford!! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
12.20
1-0Dean Galli darts forward. Dean Galli tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Mathias Liedholm.
13.47
1-0Corner kick to Aston Villa. Jacob Grondin plays it short to Omer Powell. Omer Powell knocks the ball into the box. Mathias Liedholm scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
15.30
Fabio Boban threads a neat ball through to Adam Lightfoot. Adam Lightfoot threads a neat ball through to Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Ortega. Gregorio Ortega beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.38
Antonio Suarez makes a probing pass to Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet advances inside the box! Rudy Macquet makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.31
3-0Rodrigo Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Guppy.
30.25
3-0Without breaking stride, Rodrigo Campos plays the ball forward to Gregorio Ortega. Gregorio Ortega puts a great ball through but Rudy Macquet is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
32.34
3-0With imagination, Jacob Grondin plays the ball forward to Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
36.04
Des Hitchcock chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Powell. Omer Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicholas Swift!
39.55
Antonio Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gregorio Ortega is offside!
40.02
3-1Watford are in full control of this game.
42.44
Dean Galli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Aston Villa kick off!
47.02
With a delightful solo run, Adam Lightfoot stretches the opposition's defence. Adam Lightfoot makes a defence splitting pass to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Watford!
53.02
Rodrigo Campos flicks a high ball forward to Rudy Macquet who takes it down. Rudy Macquet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Barry Testo who gathers it comfortably.
55.30
Julian Guppy flicks a high pass forward to Des Hitchcock who brings the ball under control. Des Hitchcock kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.59
Adam Lightfoot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.31
Adam Lightfoot knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill plays a one-two with Gregorio Ortega and advances towards the goal... Richard Gemmill rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
69.13
Rodrigo Campos flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Ortega who takes it down. Gregorio Ortega cuts inside the box! Gregorio Ortega tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Barry Testo.
70.31
Corner kick to Watford. Adam Lightfoot plays it to the far post. Barry Testo drops low and scoops up the ball.
71.06
Showing composure, Jacob Grondin laces a through ball forward to Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.12
Rodrigo Campos threads a neat ball through to Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet cuts inside the box! Rudy Macquet comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rudy Macquet!
81.18
Adam Lightfoot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet threads the ball through to Richard Gemmill but he's offside!
85.19
With fabulous imagination, Adam Lightfoot plays the ball forward to Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
87.47
Daniel J. Nordqvist knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Lightfoot. Adam Lightfoot passes the ball forward to Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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
| Gregorio Ortega 10, 15 Rudy Macquet 20, 73 Richard Gemmill 47 | Nicholas Swift 36, 42 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mathias Liedholm (GK)
6
2. Dianboto Esceth-Nzi (DEF)
6
3. Daniel J. Nordqvist (DEF)
6
4. Elvis Di Venanzio (DEF)
6
5. Fabio Boban (DEF)
6
6. Rodrigo Campos (MID)
7
7. Adam Lightfoot (MID)
7
8. Antonio Suarez (MID)
6
9. Rudy Macquet (ATT)
9
10. Gregorio Ortega (ATT)
8
11. Richard Gemmill (ATT)
7
12. Vladimir Zilic (GK)
0
13. Brendan Cooke (MID)
0
14. Ottavio Ambrosetti (ATT)
0
1. Barry Testo (GK)
6
2. Julian Guppy (DEF)
6
3. Kemal Mills (DEF)
6
4. Jonathan Platt (DEF)
6
5. Nigel Barmby (DEF)
6
6. Jacob Grondin (MID)
6
7. Des Hitchcock (MID)
6
8. Dean Galli (MID)
6
9. Robbie Bastin (MID)
6
10. Nicholas Swift (ATT)
8
11. Omer Powell (ATT)
6
12. Ashley Stamp (DEF)
0
13. Terry Tolley (MID)
0
14. Ben Brighton (ATT)
0