Match Report
| Watford | Watford |  |  | Chelsea | Chelsea | ||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Longworth | Stuart Longworth | Liam Rollings | Liam Rollings | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ali Chippo | A. Chippo |  | 84 | G |  |  | 1 | | | G | 74 |  | Mauricio Kapo | M. Kapo | |||||||
| Tim Galli | T. Galli |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Paul Barmby | P. Barmby | |||||||||
| Tony Bakker | T. Bakker |  | 79 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 |  | Andres Delgado | A. Delgado | |||||||||
| Salvatore Stanic | S. Stanic |  | 88 | D | | 4 | | D | 70 |  | Duarte Fernandes | D. Fernandes | |||||||||
| Alun Williams | A. Williams | | 70 | D | | 5 | | D | 73 | | Lee Scholes | L. Scholes | |||||||||
| Neil Hughes | N. Hughes | | 78 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 |  | Jonas Hässler | J. Hässler | |||||||||
| Oscar Pardo | O. Pardo | | 83 | M | | 7 | | M | 75 | | Pedro Carcedo | P. Carcedo | |||||||||
| Martin Ince | M. Ince | | 72 | A | | 8 | | M | 77 | | Jose Carrasco | J. Carrasco | |||||||||
| João Pedro Julinho | J. Julinho |  | 85 | A | | 9 | | M | 75 | | Alfredo Delgado | A. Delgado | |||||||||
| Romero P. Zamora | R. Zamora | | 90 | A | | 10 | | M | 76 |  | Mihai Yonescu | M. Yonescu | |||||||||
| Hugo José Mari | H. José Mari | | 77 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 | | Alberto Galadames | A. Galadames | |||||||||
| Greg Guppy | G. Guppy | | 68 | D | | 12 | | D | 68 | | Hauke Seifert | H. Seifert | |||||||||
| Pedro Moutinho | P. Moutinho | | 84 | M | | 13 | | A | 68 | | Mitchel Paauwe | M. Paauwe | |||||||||
| Alberto Lima | A. Lima | | 72 | A | | 14 | | A | 69 | | Harvey Power | H. Power | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by AGI |
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 17,735 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.
The pitch is in good condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off and get the first half underway!
2.29
1-0Salvatore Stanic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Hughes. Neil Hughes makes a probing pass to Hugo José Mari. Hugo José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Ince. Martin Ince flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.34
1-0Tony Bakker chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Ince. Martin Ince plays a quick one-two with Hugo José Mari and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Martin Ince provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Mauricio Kapo comfortably smothers it!
14.25
1-0Tony Bakker flicks a high pass forward. Tim Galli collects the pass. Tim Galli threads a neat ball through to Oscar Pardo. Oscar Pardo knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Andres Delgado is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
15.26
Jonas Hässler plays the ball forward to Jose Carrasco. Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Carrasco plays the ball forward to Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Ali Chippo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.18
Salvatore Stanic threads a neat ball through to Oscar Pardo. Oscar Pardo sees space and advances. Oscar Pardo plays the ball forward to João Pedro Julinho who has made a great run into the box. João Pedro Julinho strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Mauricio Kapo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.44
2-1Oscar Pardo passes the ball forward to Neil Hughes. Neil Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lee Scholes.
34.34
Jonas Hässler knocks the ball to his team mate, Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball comes off Tim Galli and the loose ball is cleared up field.
38.06
2-1Alfredo Delgado threads the ball through to Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.46
Alberto Galadames flicks a high ball forward to Jose Carrasco who takes it down. Jose Carrasco lofts in a cross ball towards Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu heads the ball goalwards. The ball strikes Alun Williams's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
41.35
2-1Corner kick to Chelsea. Jose Carrasco chips it out wide. Salvatore Stanic reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Watford kick off!
47.36
Jonas Hässler chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler connects with a diving header. It's there!! Ali Chippo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.28
Jose Carrasco sees Jonas Hässler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonas Hässler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ali Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
54.03
Jose Carrasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ali Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
57.17
2-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
60.19
2-2Watford have made a substitution with Pedro Moutinho replacing Neil Hughes .
61.21
2-2Jose Carrasco comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Moutinho. Jose Carrasco is shown the yellow card! Pedro Moutinho runs off the knock.
63.15
Jose Carrasco passes the ball forward to Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu shoots from long range but is denied by Ali Chippo. Excellent save.
66.41
Without breaking stride, Alun Williams plays the ball forward to Oscar Pardo. Oscar Pardo chips the ball to his team mate, João Pedro Julinho. João Pedro Julinho plays a one-two with Romero P. Zamora and rushes in on goal... João Pedro Julinho cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Mauricio Kapo is on top of his game. Good save!
69.45
With vision, Tony Bakker plays the ball forward to Oscar Pardo. Oscar Pardo flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Moutinho who brings the ball under control. Pedro Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.31
Alun Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Pardo. Oscar Pardo knocks the ball forward to Martin Ince. Martin Ince plays a quick one-two with Oscar Pardo and rushes in on goal... Martin Ince cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.09
Duarte Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames whips the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
77.27
2-2Oscar Pardo threads the ball through to Pedro Moutinho. Pedro Moutinho knocks the ball forward to João Pedro Julinho but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
79.08
Paul Barmby decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Barmby passes the ball forward to Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
81.30
Pedro Carcedo comes in with a late challenge on Romero P. Zamora. The referee calls over Pedro Carcedo and shows him a yellow card! Romero P. Zamora runs off the knock.
83.40
Paul Barmby knocks the ball forward to Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler passes the ball forward to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado flicks the ball with his head. Tim Galli clears it off the line with his head!
84.49
Duarte Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Carrasco. With some swift thinking, Jose Carrasco plays the ball forward to Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alun Williams.
85.35
Oscar Pardo threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.22
Romero P. Zamora flicks the ball to his team mate, João Pedro Julinho. João Pedro Julinho plays a quick one-two with Martin Ince and rushes in on goal... João Pedro Julinho shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Mauricio Kapo. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
30.6%
44.7%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonas Hässler of Chelsea |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ali Chippo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tim Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tony Bakker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Salvatore Stanic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alun Williams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Hughes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oscar Pardo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Martin Ince (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | João Pedro Julinho (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Romero P. Zamora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Hugo José Mari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Greg Guppy (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pedro Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alberto Lima (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mauricio Kapo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Barmby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andres Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duarte Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lee Scholes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonas Hässler (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Pedro Carcedo (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Jose Carrasco (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Alfredo Delgado (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Mihai Yonescu (MID) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alberto Galadames (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Hauke Seifert (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mitchel Paauwe (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Harvey Power (ATT) | 0 | |