Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play Watford in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Salako.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Salako.
0.00
0-0Watford kick off!
9.41
0-0Paul Ward makes a probing pass to Ignacio Vargas. Ignacio Vargas threads the ball through to Alexander Davies but he's offside!
12.56
0-0Mast H. Akinbiyi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez whips the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.25
0-0Carlos Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Mast H. Akinbiyi. Mast H. Akinbiyi shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
18.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Ward plays the ball forward to Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe plays a quick one-two with Alexander Davies and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Kemal Defoe provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
21.58
Ignacio Vargas chips the ball to his team mate, Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
22.05
Paul Ward makes an attacking run forward. Paul Ward hits a low pass to Ignacio Vargas. Ignacio Vargas muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
24.34
Kemal Defoe knocks the ball forward to Paul Ward. Paul Ward shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
26.01
0-0Kemal Defoe catches Simon Scholz on the ankles. Kemal Defoe is shown the yellow card! Simon Scholz stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.11
Ricardo Rey kicks a strong pass forward to Micka‘l Hemdani. Micka‘l Hemdani hits a low pass to Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell makes a probing pass to Paul Ward but he's offside!
34.36
Sven Ouindi barges into Kemal Defoe. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kemal Defoe runs off the knock.
36.23
With a delightful solo run, Paul Ward stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Ward rushes past Colin Inglis! Paul Ward looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Stuart Law. What a great pair of hands!
38.41
Stephen Gemmell sees Simon Scholz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Scholz tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Ivan Moffat keeps it out!
39.22
Paul Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Showing intelligent composure, Paul Ward plays the ball forward to Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Manchester United kick off!
47.53
1-0Colin Inglis threads a neat ball through to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Verges controls it well on his chest. Edmundo Verges whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez powers a header at goal. It's there!! Ivan Moffat has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.15
Kemal Defoe flicks a high pass forward. Titus Vassell controls it well on his chest. Titus Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies powers a header at goal. Stuart Law manages to gather it easily.
59.09
Carlos Suarez knocks the ball forward to Mast H. Akinbiyi. Mast H. Akinbiyi flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.31
Lomano Bellamy makes a probing pass to Paul Ward. Without breaking stride, Paul Ward plays the ball forward to Kemal Defoe who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Kemal Defoe provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.53
Carlos Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
69.14
Paul Ward controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
72.27
Paul Ward hacks Giampaolo Ambrosino from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giampaolo Ambrosino stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.48
Micka‘l Hemdani sees Paul Ward in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Ward makes a probing pass to Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.18
1-1Paul Ward makes a probing pass to Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aaron Lisbie.
83.39
1-1Paul Ward catches Stephen Gemmell on the ankles. The referee warns Paul Ward to calm down! Stephen Gemmell stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
0-0Tim Anderton steps up but it goes wide.
Alexander Davies slowly runs up. The keeper dives to the right but Alexander Davies cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Giampaolo Ambrosino takes a cautious run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
Matthew Amoah takes a long run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Edmundo Verges calmly steps up. It's there!! Ivan Moffat has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
Titus Vassell takes a short run up. Stuart Law is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
Simon Scholz takes a long run up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
Ignacio Vargas takes a slow run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
3
5
Normal Play Goals
1
1
Penalty Shootout
2
4
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.2%
61.8%
Play Area
36.8%
44.7%
18.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Ward of Watford |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart Law (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stephen Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sven Ouindi (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Aaron Lisbie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mast H. Akinbiyi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Suarez (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Giampaolo Ambrosino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edmundo Verges (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Scholz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tim Anderton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Anthony McManaman (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Joachim (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alejandro Gallardo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ivan Moffat (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lomano Bellamy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Ward (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ricardo Rey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Micka‘l Hemdani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kemal Defoe (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Paul Ward (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Ignacio Vargas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matthew Amoah (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alexander Davies (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Titus Vassell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Wes Hendrie (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alberto Kirkland (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Damien Best (DEF) | 0 | |