Match Report
| Watford | Watford |  |  | Arsenal | Arsenal | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Justin Dedman | Justin Dedman | ||||||||||||||||||
| Wes Collymore | W. Collymore |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 | | Graham Mustoe | G. Mustoe | |||||||||
| George Dalakis | G. Dalakis |  | 77 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | David Svensson | D. Svensson | |||||||||
| Youri Yanovski | Y. Yanovski |  | 74 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 |  | Andre Heesakkers | A. Heesakkers | |||||||||
| Rubiel Mata | R. Mata |  | 72 | D | | 4 | | D | 76 | | Graham Jackson | G. Jackson | |||||||||
| Brian Vassell | B. Vassell | | 69 | D | | 5 | | D | 72 |  | Miguel Figueroa | M. Figueroa | |||||||||
| Angelo De S. Zico | A. Zico |  | 78 | M | | 6 | | M | 83 |  | Ismael Özalan | I. Özalan | |||||||||
| Daniel Cuellar | D. Cuellar | | 78 | M | | 7 | | M | 78 | | Nicolas Da Silva | N. Da Silva | |||||||||
| Mihai Nanu | M. Nanu | | 76 | M | | 8 | | M | 76 | | Dennis Matthews | D. Matthews | |||||||||
| Domenico Lucas | D. Lucas |  | 63 | M | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Ledley Thatcher | L. Thatcher | |||||||||
| Philipp Faber | P. Faber |  | 82 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Scott Thirlwell | S. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Allan Giuly | A. Giuly | | 77 | A | | 11 | | A | 80 | | Tomás Risco | T. Risco | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 20,429 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Watford are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Watford are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Watford start the match!
8.33
0-0Mihai Nanu makes a probing pass to Philipp Faber. Philipp Faber shoots from outside the area but Graham Mustoe is on top of it.
9.07
0-0Rubiel Mata knocks the ball to his team mate, Domenico Lucas. Domenico Lucas knocks the ball to his team mate, Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.27
0-0Dennis Matthews makes a simple pass to Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.41
0-0Miguel Figueroa catches Daniel Cuellar on the ankles. The referee calls over Miguel Figueroa and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Cuellar runs off the knock.
16.59
Mihai Nanu knocks the ball forward to Philipp Faber. Philipp Faber finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Graham Mustoe easily smothers it!
18.36
David Svensson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ismael Özalan. Ismael Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.58
Ismael Özalan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.58
0-0Nicolas Da Silva clumsily knocks into Mihai Nanu. Nicolas Da Silva is given a warning by the referee! Mihai Nanu grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.46
Daniel Cuellar clumsily knocks into Dennis Matthews. Daniel Cuellar is warned by the referee! Dennis Matthews gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.53
0-0Dennis Matthews clumsily knocks into Daniel Cuellar. Dennis Matthews is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Cuellar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Daniel Cuellar makes a probing pass to Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Mustoe who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Arsenal kick off!
49.44
Youri Yanovski threads the ball through to Daniel Cuellar. Daniel Cuellar takes it forward alone. Daniel Cuellar shoots from 20 yards. Graham Mustoe easily smothers it.
55.24
Rubiel Mata brings the ball forward. Rubiel Mata makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Svensson.
57.27
Ismael Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Wes Collymore!
61.10
Youri Yanovski comes in with a late challenge on Ledley Thatcher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ledley Thatcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.04
Andre Heesakkers catches Allan Giuly on the ankles. The referee calls over Andre Heesakkers and warns him to calm down! Allan Giuly stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.30
0-0Dennis Matthews makes a simple pass to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell passes the ball forward but Ledley Thatcher is offside!
87.14
Angelo De S. Zico barges into Dennis Matthews. The referee calls over Angelo De S. Zico and warns him to calm down! Dennis Matthews stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
0-1Ismael Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
27.8%
54.2%
18.1%
Scorers
| Tomás Risco 90 |