Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 13,228 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Watford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Weaver.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Watford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Weaver.
0.00
0-0Watford kick off and get the first half underway!
2.22
0-0Mark Appiah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Stone. Matthew Stone rushes past Alberto Kirkland! Some silky footwork from Matthew Stone provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Ivan Moffat is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
4.12
1-0Wes Hendrie threads a neat ball through to Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss plays a one-two with Jeremie Warmuz and advances towards the goal... Wayne Moss makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Darren Moffat is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.33
Harvey Crooks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Darren Moffat. Excellent save.
10.27
1-0Mario Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Mike Riza collects the pass. Mike Riza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aaron Lisbie.
14.44
Elena Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Stone. Matthew Stone lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Auer. Patrick Auer whips the ball goalwards with his head. Ivan Moffat is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.53
1-1Elena Fernandez hacks Wes Hendrie from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wes Hendrie gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.51
Alberto Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Jeremie Warmuz collects the pass. Jeremie Warmuz shoots from long range. Good keeping from Darren Moffat as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
27.08
With great vision, Anthony Ward plays the ball forward to Mario Lopes. Mario Lopes decides to run forward with the ball. Mario Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bakary Frieser.
28.03
Diogo Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Fernandez. Elena Fernandez plays a quick one-two with Noel Formon and rushes in on goal... Elena Fernandez takes a shot at goal but Ivan Moffat is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
33.38
1-1Anthony Ward controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks flicks a high ball forward to Wes Hendrie who takes it down. Wes Hendrie knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.46
1-1Wayne Moss clumsily knocks into Aaron Lisbie. Wayne Moss is shown the yellow card! Aaron Lisbie runs off the knock.
45.00
Patrick Auer barges into Alberto Kirkland. Patrick Auer is shown the yellow card! Alberto Kirkland runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for 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
Aston Villa kick off the second half!
47.13
Mario Lopes makes a beautiful solo run. Mario Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
48.56
Alberto Kirkland sees Jeremie Warmuz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jeremie Warmuz lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Lopes. Mario Lopes directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Darren Moffat!
49.58
1-1Mark Appiah comes in with a late challenge on Jeremie Warmuz. The referee calls over Mark Appiah and warns him to calm down! Jeremie Warmuz runs off the knock.
54.22
Elena Fernandez clumsily knocks into Harvey Crooks. Elena Fernandez is given a warning by the referee! Harvey Crooks stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.13
Elena Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Menendez. Nicolas Menendez finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.50
Alberto Kirkland passes the ball forward to Mike Riza. Mike Riza makes a probing pass to Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremie Warmuz. Jeremie Warmuz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
62.50
2-1Aston Villa have made a substitution with Wout Bosman replacing Nicolas Menendez .
63.02
2-1Elena Fernandez decides to run forward with the ball. Elena Fernandez makes a probing pass to Matthew Stone but he's offside!
67.29
Mark Appiah threads a neat ball through to Noel Formon. Noel Formon passes the ball forward to Matthew Stone. Matthew Stone plays a scrappy one-two with Patrick Auer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matthew Stone comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but Ivan Moffat is on top of it.
69.12
Alberto Kirkland flicks a high pass forward to Harvey Crooks who brings the ball under control. Harvey Crooks makes an attacking run forward. Harvey Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.47
Alberto Kirkland makes a probing pass to Mario Lopes. Mario Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Crooks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harvey Crooks shoots from distance but somehow Darren Moffat manages to keep it out.
73.03
Max Burbage kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Ward. Anthony Ward chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.07
Aaron Lisbie makes a beautiful solo run. Aaron Lisbie plays the ball forward to Matthew Stone. Matthew Stone whips in a cross ball towards Noel Formon. Noel Formon heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
77.31
Aston Villa have made a substitution with Romano Versteeg replacing Matthew Stone .
83.46
Mario Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
84.47
Elena Fernandez makes an attacking run forward. Elena Fernandez advances inside the box! Elena Fernandez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Ivan Moffat had no chance!! Goal for Aston Villa!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
25.3%
44.6%
30.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jeremie Warmuz of Watford |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ivan Moffat (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Max Burbage (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Ward (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alberto Kirkland (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Mike Riza (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Harvey Crooks (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Wes Hendrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mario Lopes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Wayne Moss (ATT) |   | 8 |
| 10. | Fredrik Woodcock (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Jeremie Warmuz (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Graeme Thomson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Ward (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Titus Vassell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Darren Moffat (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Bakary Frieser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pasquale Di Vaio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Aaron Lisbie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mark Appiah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Patrick Auer (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Elena Fernandez (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Diogo Monteiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Matthew Stone (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Menendez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Noel Formon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Wout Bosman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Romano Versteeg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Abel Ferreira (MID) | 0 | |