Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 11,969 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Stockdale.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Stockdale.
0.00
0-0Norwich City kick off and get the match underway!
3.37
0-0George Richards plays the ball forward to Oleg Batty. Oleg Batty finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Omer Brooking.
6.19
Jakob Helmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Hässler. Arno Hässler passes the ball forward to Clive Hughes. Clive Hughes shoots from distance. Alun Naylor gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
9.10
0-0Mariano Appoloni catches Ledley Mustoe on the ankles. The referee warns Mariano Appoloni to calm down! Ledley Mustoe runs off the knock.
10.51
0-0Alex Brady threads a neat ball through to Anthony Wetherall. Anthony Wetherall flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Batty. Oleg Batty shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
12.53
0-0Alex Brady comes in with a late challenge on Darren Pearce. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darren Pearce runs off the knock.
14.08
1-0Alex Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Wetherall. Anthony Wetherall hits a low pass to Colin Draper. Colin Draper knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Batty. Oleg Batty knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.39
1-0Steve Charlton takes it forward alone. Steve Charlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clive Hughes but the linesman indicates offside!
32.26
1-0Ronnie Duberry chips the ball to his team mate, Ledley Mustoe. Ledley Mustoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.21
Jakob Helmer barges into Anthony Wetherall. The referee brings Jakob Helmer to one side and gives him a warning! Anthony Wetherall stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.38
Julian Gento comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Duberry. Julian Gento is warned by the referee! Ronnie Duberry stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Norwich City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Watford kick off!
53.18
Jon Mcgreal threads a neat ball through to Brendan Laycock. Brendan Laycock flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Batty holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oleg Batty lofts in a cross ball towards George Richards. George Richards finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.16
Ledley Mustoe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Draper. Colin Draper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Omer Brooking gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
59.40
Colin Draper flicks a high pass forward. George Richards collects the pass. George Richards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.52
With intelligent imagination, Colin Draper plays the ball forward to George Richards. George Richards flicks a high ball forward to Oleg Batty who takes it down. Oleg Batty lofts in a cross ball towards George Richards. George Richards flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
66.40
Arno Hässler receives the ball from a throw-in from Ian Grantt. Arno Hässler makes a probing pass to Mariano Appoloni. Mariano Appoloni flicks a high ball forward to Clive Hughes who takes it down. Clive Hughes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.12
Jon Mcgreal flicks a high ball forward to Ledley Mustoe who takes it down. Ledley Mustoe plays the ball forward to George Richards. George Richards plays a quick one-two with Ronnie Duberry and rushes in on goal... George Richards cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Omer Brooking comfortably gets down and covers it.
78.01
Anthony Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Oleg Batty. Oleg Batty whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Duberry. Ronnie Duberry flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
29.8%
45.2%
25%
Scorers
| Oleg Batty 14 Ronnie Duberry 78 | Clive Hughes 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oleg Batty of Watford |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alun Naylor (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Brendan Laycock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jon Mcgreal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex Brady (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Martin Kurth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Colin Draper (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ronnie Duberry (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Ledley Mustoe (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Anthony Wetherall (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Oleg Batty (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | George Richards (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | David Haynes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sylvain Edghill (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Yuri van Beek (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Omer Brooking (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ian Grantt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Terry Tolley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jakob Helmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Toni Laigle (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arno Hässler (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mariano Appoloni (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Julian Gento (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Clive Hughes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Darren Pearce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Steve Charlton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Arthur Christie (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brendan Ball (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Enzo Cristante (DEF) | 0 | |