Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Burnley. A crowd of 12,318 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Smith.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Smith.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Watford kicking off!
3.21
0-0Fredrik Henry knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Thomson. Brian Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robbie Marshall. Robbie Marshall puts a great ball through. Brian Thomson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
9.20
0-0With great vision, Fredrik Henry plays the ball forward to Giuseppe Percassi. Giuseppe Percassi threads a neat ball through to Brian Thomson. Brian Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Haynes.
24.20
0-0Ledley Mustoe clumsily knocks into Ray Piangerelli. The referee warns Ledley Mustoe to calm down! Ray Piangerelli runs off the knock.
28.32
Colin Draper clumsily knocks into Marc Green. Colin Draper is given a warning by the referee! Marc Green gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.08
0-0Ray Piangerelli makes a beautiful solo run. Ray Piangerelli shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
36.41
0-1Marc Green knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Henry. Fredrik Henry knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Thomson. Brian Thomson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alun Naylor is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.46
Ledley Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Alex Brady collects the pass. Alex Brady hits a low pass to George Richards. George Richards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.19
Peter Greening kicks a strong pass forward to George Richards. George Richards shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Stefan Friedmann.
43.05
0-1It's a corner kick which Sylvain Edghill takes quickly, playing the ball short to Ledley Mustoe. Ledley Mustoe deftly flicks the ball on. Michael Fox chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
44.19
Ray Piangerelli pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ray Piangerelli flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Marshall controls it well on his chest. Robbie Marshall plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Hansen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Robbie Marshall looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford appear unchanged since the first half. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half. Burnley switch their defence play to Man-To-Man Marking.
45.00
The second half starts with Burnley kicking off!
47.39
Alex Brady drives a long ball upfield. George Richards knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Friedmann who gathers it comfortably.
49.28
0-2Burnley are dictating the run of play here today.
55.14
0-2Ledley Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. George Richards controls it well on his chest. George Richards shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.22
Alex Brady sees George Richards in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Richards shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
65.52
Sylvain Edghill makes a simple pass to Peter Greening. Peter Greening lofts in a cross ball towards Oleg Batty. Oleg Batty makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
66.33
Alex Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Edghill. Sylvain Edghill sees George Richards in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Richards shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
73.43
Spencer Hurst passes the ball forward to Robbie Marshall. Robbie Marshall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alun Naylor who gathers it comfortably.
81.37
0-2Brian Thomson clumsily knocks into Oleg Batty. The referee calls over Brian Thomson and shows him a yellow card! Oleg Batty runs off the knock.
90.00
Colin Draper flicks a high pass forward to George Richards who brings the ball under control. George Richards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Batty but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.9%
59.1%
Play Area
25.8%
43.9%
30.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robbie Marshall of Burnley |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alun Naylor (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Unsworth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex Brady (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | David Haynes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Danny Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Colin Draper (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sylvain Edghill (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ledley Mustoe (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Peter Greening (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Oleg Batty (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | George Richards (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jon Mcgreal (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Wetherall (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Thierry Pearce (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stefan Friedmann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Spencer Hurst (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Marc Green (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fredrik Henry (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Michael Fox (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ray Piangerelli (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Nick Salmon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Giuseppe Percassi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Robbie Marshall (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Brian Thomson (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Neil Hansen (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Colin Mcallister (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Howey (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Murray (ATT) | 0 | |