Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 16,011 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Grant.
The pitch is in good condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Grant.
0.00
0-0Watford start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.31
0-1Spencer Sherwood advances with the ball. Spencer Sherwood lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.54
0-1Dave Murphy knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Martin. Oscar Martin kicks a strong pass forward to Mykhaylo Ermachenko. Mykhaylo Ermachenko lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Mathias Liedholm manages to gather it comfortably.
8.29
0-1Victor Ortega threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos laces a weighted ball forward to Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet flicks a high pass forward. Ross Robson controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Ross Robson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Danny Greaves. Excellent block.
9.39
0-1Oscar Martin decides to run forward with the ball. Oscar Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
14.38
Victor Ortega hits a low pass to Antonio Suarez. Antonio Suarez darts forward. Antonio Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.28
1-1Antonio Suarez makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Suarez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Greg Moss is offside!
20.24
Oscar Martin hits a low pass to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.09
Oscar Martin hits a low pass to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
27.52
1-2Danny Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Simon Fletcher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Mykhaylo Ermachenko. Mykhaylo Ermachenko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.40
Antonio Suarez darts forward. Antonio Suarez plays a one-two with Rudy Macquet and rushes in on goal... Antonio Suarez shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
38.16
Spencer Sherwood flicks a high pass forward. Julian Lopez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Lopez shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
39.08
42.45
Oscar Martin flicks a high ball forward to Julian Lopez who takes it down. Julian Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mathias Liedholm who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford have changed their lineup with Ottavio Ambrosetti replacing Rudy Macquet. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half. The Watford players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Hartlepool United kick off and get the second half underway!
49.58
Oscar Martin knocks the ball to his team mate, Mykhaylo Ermachenko. Mykhaylo Ermachenko knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
53.35
Antonio Suarez hits a low pass to Ottavio Ambrosetti. Ottavio Ambrosetti plays a one-two with Greg Moss and advances towards the goal... Ottavio Ambrosetti strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
55.09
1-2Rodrigo Campos catches Simon Fletcher on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Fletcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.42
Fabio Boban flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Suarez. Antonio Suarez hits a low pass to Ottavio Ambrosetti. Ottavio Ambrosetti lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Moss. Greg Moss directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
59.21
With some swift thinking, Elvis Di Venanzio plays the ball forward to Adam Lightfoot. Adam Lightfoot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Ambrosetti. Ottavio Ambrosetti plays a scrappy one-two with Greg Moss and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ottavio Ambrosetti makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
60.35
1-2Watford have made a substitution with Brendan Cooke replacing Fabio Boban .
61.37
With a delightful solo run, Antonio Suarez stretches the opposition's defence. Antonio Suarez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
69.35
Gilles Vieira catches Elvis Di Venanzio on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Elvis Di Venanzio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.48
Spencer Sherwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Mathias Liedholm. Excellent save.
77.43
Watford have made a substitution with Vladimir Zilic replacing Elvis Di Venanzio .
83.04
Victor Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Campos passes the ball forward to Ross Robson. Ross Robson passes the ball forward but Greg Moss is offside!
90.00
Rodrigo Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Robson. Ross Robson knocks the ball forward, putting Ottavio Ambrosetti through on goal. Ottavio Ambrosetti rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mathias Liedholm (GK)
7
2. Dianboto Esceth-Nzi (DEF)
6
3. Victor Ortega (DEF)
7
4. Elvis Di Venanzio (DEF)
6
5. Fabio Boban (DEF)
6
6. Rodrigo Campos (MID)
6
7. Adam Lightfoot (MID)
6
8. Antonio Suarez (MID)
9
9. Rudy Macquet (ATT)
6
10. Greg Moss (ATT)
6
11. Ross Robson (ATT)
6
12. Vladimir Zilic (GK)
6
13. Brendan Cooke (MID)
6
14. Ottavio Ambrosetti (ATT)
6
1. Morris Thompson (GK)
6
2. Steve Fletcher (DEF)
6
3. Dave Murphy (DEF)
6
4. Danny Greaves (DEF)
6
5. Ian Hurst (MID)
6
6. Spencer Sherwood (MID)
7
7. Oscar Martin (MID)
7
8. Simon Fletcher (MID)
6
9. Mykhaylo Ermachenko (ATT)
6
10. Julian Lopez (ATT)
8
11. Gilles Vieira (ATT)
8
12. Edward Batty (GK)
0
13. Danny Ball (DEF)
0
14. Mick Deane (DEF)
0