Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 17,058 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
0.00
0-0Watford get the match underway!
4.28
0-0Paul Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Hapgood. Dean Hapgood knocks the ball forward, putting Matthew Amoah through on goal. Matthew Amoah rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.35
Wes Hendrie makes a probing pass to Dean Hapgood. Dean Hapgood shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.43
0-0Graham Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Marin controls it well on his chest. Ernesto Marin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ernesto Marin whips in a cross ball towards Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
12.13
Ernesto Marin plays the ball forward to Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing whips in a cross ball towards Joe Philips. Joe Philips rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Ivan Moffat didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
14.04
Fernando Santos makes a simple pass to Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
16.16
0-0Harvey Standing hacks Paul Ward from behind! Harvey Standing is shown the yellow card! Paul Ward hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.02
Wes Hendrie advances with the ball. Wes Hendrie whips in a cross ball towards Dean Hapgood. Dean Hapgood connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
21.15
Wes Hendrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Ward. Paul Ward tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Eishun Kaita!
24.09
Ebi Lato threads the ball through to Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Philips. Joe Philips lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Ivan Moffat. Excellent save.
26.05
Paul Ward flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss plays a one-two with Matthew Amoah and advances towards the goal... Wayne Moss muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
34.28
Joe Philips barges into Lomano Bellamy. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lomano Bellamy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.02
Darius Potts decides to run forward with the ball. Darius Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Ivan Moffat.
42.13
Robert Kasper knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
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. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Coventry City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Coventry City kick off the second half!
53.36
0-1Fernando Santos flicks a high pass forward. Joe Philips collects the pass. Joe Philips whips in a cross ball towards Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.45
Fernando Santos flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Marin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernesto Marin knocks the ball forward to Joe Philips. Joe Philips lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Standing. With a superhuman jump, Harvey Standing connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Ivan Moffat is on top of his game. Good save!
60.31
0-1Coventry City have made 2 substitutions with Anthony Price replacing Terry Barmby and Les Tiler replacing Robert Kasper .
61.38
0-1Anthony Price knocks the ball forward to Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Standing comfortably collects the pass. Harvey Standing knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lomano Bellamy.
63.48
Lomano Bellamy makes a strong solo run forward. Lomano Bellamy kicks a strong pass forward to Ignacio Vargas. Ignacio Vargas plays a one-two with Wes Hendrie and rushes in on goal... Ignacio Vargas makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Watford!
66.36
Graham Peckham clumsily knocks into Lomano Bellamy. Graham Peckham is shown the yellow card! Lomano Bellamy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.45
Fernando Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Tiler. Les Tiler lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing heads the ball goalwards. Good keeping from Ivan Moffat as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
70.11
1-1Corner kick to Coventry City. Graham Peckham chips it out wide. Ernesto Marin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
73.33
Fernando Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos connects with a diving header. Fernando Santos scores for Coventry City!!
77.23
With vision, Ernesto Marin laces a weighted ball forward to Les Tiler. Les Tiler plays a quick one-two with Fernando Santos and rushes in on goal... Les Tiler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Ivan Moffat manages to gather it.
79.28
Ebi Lato flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham passes the ball forward to Joe Philips. Joe Philips lofts in a cross ball towards Les Tiler. With a superhuman jump, Les Tiler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
81.38
Graham Peckham kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Moffat who gathers it comfortably.
83.29
Graham Peckham hits a low pass to Joe Philips. Joe Philips shoots from long range but it is miles over!
87.27
1-2Wes Hendrie threads the ball through to Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Dean Hapgood is offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
11
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
32%
42.7%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Moffat of Watford |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ivan Moffat (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Damien Best (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lomano Bellamy (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Anthony Ward (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Micka‘l Hemdani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Ward (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Wes Hendrie (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Wayne Moss (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matthew Amoah (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ignacio Vargas (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Dean Hapgood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Don Naysmith (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kemal Defoe (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Titus Vassell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eishun Kaita (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hamilton Segura (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Terry Barmby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darius Potts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ebi Lato (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fernando Santos (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Ernesto Marin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Graham Peckham (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Joe Philips (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Robert Kasper (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Harvey Standing (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Anthony Price (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Tobias Haller (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Les Tiler (ATT) | 6 | |