Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Marsden.


0.00
Watford kick off and get the match underway!
2.43
Antonio Suarez threads a neat ball through to Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet plays a one-two with Daguyl Daylly and advances towards the goal... Rudy Macquet shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
3.08
Adil El Hadrioui runs forward with the ball. With great vision, Adil El Hadrioui plays the ball forward to Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.46
Ruslan Karavayev deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies tries a spectacular long range effort. Davi Alex is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
10.22
With a delightful solo run, Rodrigo Campos stretches the opposition's defence. Rodrigo Campos plays a quick one-two with Ross Robson and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Rodrigo Campos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Good keeping from Steinar Tessem as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
11.25
It's a corner kick. Rodrigo Campos loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Eddie Davies chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
14.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Adil El Hadrioui plays the ball forward to Ruslan Karavayev. Ruslan Karavayev controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
15.24
Evans Brocchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Belodedici. Artur Belodedici passes the ball forward to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.07
Artur Belodedici controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies shoots from outside the area but Davi Alex reads it well. Excellent keeping!
18.08
Maarten Scifo threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos hits a low pass to Ross Robson. Ross Robson threads the ball through to Daguyl Daylly but he's offside!
20.33
Antonio Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Rudy Macquet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rudy Macquet shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Steinar Tessem!
21.23
Aaron Moncur chips the ball to his team mate, Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.33
Brian Gerrard hacks Moustapha Elhamdaoui from behind! The referee calls over Brian Gerrard and shows him a yellow card! Moustapha Elhamdaoui runs off the knock.
27.38
Ruslan Karavayev hits a low pass to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
30.20
Artur Belodedici kicks a strong pass forward to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui shoots from 20 yards. Davi Alex gets down and covers it.
32.27
Adam Lightfoot barges into Evans Brocchi. Adam Lightfoot is given a warning by the referee! Evans Brocchi runs off the knock.
33.01
Dean Anderton kicks a strong pass forward to Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Gerrard.
39.12
Antonio Suarez plays the ball forward to Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet edges inside the box! Rudy Macquet shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.26
Rodrigo Campos sees Ross Robson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ross Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Daguyl Daylly. Daguyl Daylly powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Adil El Hadrioui takes the throw-in. Evans Brocchi flicks a high pass forward. Ruslan Karavayev controls it well on his chest. Ruslan Karavayev deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester United!
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 Nwankwo Moss replacing Rudy Macquet. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. The Watford players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Manchester United kicking off!
47.48
Nigel Newby hacks Daguyl Daylly from behind! The referee calls over Nigel Newby and shows him a yellow card! Daguyl Daylly hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.03
Artur Belodedici threads the ball through to Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies threads a neat, attacking ball through to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Moustapha Elhamdaoui provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Victor Ortega's outstretched leg.
57.16
Dean Anderton brings the ball forward. Dean Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Davi Alex.
58.15
It's a corner kick which Artur Belodedici takes quickly, playing the ball short to Ruslan Karavayev. Ruslan Karavayev heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Some good footwork from Dean Anderton provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
59.30
Aaron Moncur changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Aaron Moncur knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
61.30
Watford have made a substitution with Neil McGrory replacing Maarten Scifo .Manchester United have made 2 substitutions with Aki Malmberg replacing Nigel Newby and Duncan Clemence replacing Dean Anderton .
66.27
Evans Brocchi threads a neat ball through to Duncan Clemence. With some swift thinking, Duncan Clemence plays the ball forward to Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Davi Alex who gathers it comfortably.
71.05
Ruslan Karavayev flicks a high ball forward to Moustapha Elhamdaoui who takes it down. Moustapha Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Davi Alex who gathers it comfortably.
72.09
Aki Malmberg flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Clemence controls it well on his chest. Duncan Clemence sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Clemence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Davies but the linesman indicates offside!
77.16
Watford have made a substitution with Serhiy Bogdanov replacing Brian Gerrard .
78.20
Aaron Moncur controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
81.14
Rodrigo Campos knocks the ball forward to Daguyl Daylly. Daguyl Daylly shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Aaron Moncur sees Moustapha Elhamdaoui in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moustapha Elhamdaoui knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Ortega.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 9
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 39.5348837209302 vs 60.4651162790698
Play Area
Home team third: 32.56%, Midfield: 45.35%, Away team third: 22.09%

Scorers
Eddie Davies 4, 45, 59

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Davies of Manchester United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Davi Alex (GK)
7
3. Victor Ortega (DEF)
6
4. Brian Gerrard (DEF)
5
5. Maarten Scifo (DEF)
6
7
6
6
9. Rudy Macquet (ATT)
6
10. Daguyl Daylly (ATT)
6
11. Ross Robson (ATT)
6

6
13. Neil McGrory (MID)
6
14. Nwankwo Moss (ATT)
6

2. Nigel Newby (DEF)
5
3. Evans Brocchi (DEF)
6
7. Dean Anderton (MID)
6
8. Aaron Moncur (MID)
7
9. Eddie Davies (ATT)
10
11. Ade Okocha (ATT)
6

12. Aki Malmberg (DEF)
6
13. Duncan Clemence (MID)
6
14. John Bresciano (ATT)
0