Match Report
| Watford | Watford |  |  | Aston Villa | Aston Villa | ||||||||||||||||
| Scott Tubbritt | Scott Tubbritt | John E Hyldgaard | John E Hyldgaard | ||||||||||||||||||
| Mathias Liedholm | M. Liedholm |  | 76 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | Barry Testo | B. Testo | |||||||||
| Dianboto Esceth-Nzi | D. Esceth-Nzi |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 |  | Julian Guppy | J. Guppy | |||||||||
| Daniel J. Nordqvist | D. Nordqvist | | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Jonathan Platt | J. Platt | |||||||||
| Elvis Di Venanzio | E. Di Venanzio |  | 75 | D | | 4 | | D | 72 |  | Chris Ax | C. Ax | |||||||||
| Fabio Boban | F. Boban |  | 76 | D | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Ashley Stamp | A. Stamp | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Campos | R. Campos |  | 70 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Jacob Grondin | J. Grondin | ||||||||
| Adam Lightfoot | A. Lightfoot | | 75 | M | | 7 | | | M | 75 | | Mick Bower | M. Bower | ||||||||
| Antonio Suarez | A. Suarez |  | 70 | M | | 8 | | M | 80 | | Dean Galli | D. Galli | |||||||||
| Rudy Macquet | R. Macquet | | 69 | A | | 9 | | M | 75 | | Robbie Bastin | R. Bastin | |||||||||
| Daguyl Durix | D. Durix | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Nicholas Swift | N. Swift | |||||||||
| Ross Robson | R. Robson | | 70 | A | | 11 | | A | 75 |  | Luc Van Der Elst | L. Van Der Elst | |||||||||
| Vladimir Zilic | V. Zilic | | 26 | G | | 12 | | D | 61 | | Oleg Fox | O. Fox | |||||||||
| Neil McGrory | N. McGrory |  | 42 | M | | 13 | | M | 71 | | Adam Keegan | A. Keegan | |||||||||
| Ottavio Ambrosetti | O. Ambrosetti | | 38 | A | | 14 | | A | 62 | | Omer Powell | O. Powell | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 19,059 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kieron Bramble.
The pitch is in good condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kieron Bramble.
0.00
0-0Aston Villa kick off and get the first half underway!
2.03
0-0Daniel J. Nordqvist flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Campos who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Barry Testo manages to keep it out.
3.58
Adam Lightfoot passes the ball forward to Ross Robson. Ross Robson sees Daguyl Durix just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Daguyl Durix muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Barry Testo.
5.35
0-0Rodrigo Campos takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Antonio Suarez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.12
0-0Mick Bower darts forward. Mick Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mathias Liedholm who gathers it comfortably.
20.46
0-0Daniel J. Nordqvist hits it upfield. Rudy Macquet edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Rudy Macquet provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Watford are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
21.50
Rodrigo Campos flicks a high pass forward. Ross Robson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ross Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Daguyl Durix. Daguyl Durix jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Barry Testo is on top of it.
22.36
0-0Dean Galli clumsily knocks into Rodrigo Campos. The referee calls over Dean Galli and warns him to calm down! Rodrigo Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.11
Adam Lightfoot kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Robson. Ross Robson whips in a cross ball towards Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
30.27
0-0Fabio Boban flicks a high pass forward to Adam Lightfoot who brings the ball under control. Adam Lightfoot sees Ross Robson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ross Robson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daguyl Durix but he's offside!
32.09
1-0Elvis Di Venanzio makes a probing pass to Antonio Suarez. Antonio Suarez passes the ball forward to Daguyl Durix. Daguyl Durix makes a simple pass, allowing Rudy Macquet to run into the box. Rudy Macquet makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.56
Daguyl Durix clumsily knocks into Chris Ax. The referee calls over Daguyl Durix and warns him to calm down! Chris Ax stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.56
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.58
1-0Antonio Suarez comes in with a late challenge on Mick Bower. The referee brings Antonio Suarez to one side and gives him a warning! Mick Bower grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford have changed their lineup with Ottavio Ambrosetti replacing Rudy Macquet. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Watford start the second half!
47.46
Robbie Bastin threads the ball through to Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel J. Nordqvist.
55.30
Daniel J. Nordqvist runs forward with the ball. Daniel J. Nordqvist passes the ball forward to Ross Robson. Ross Robson tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Barry Testo. Excellent save.
61.34
Antonio Suarez darts forward. Antonio Suarez threads the ball through to Ottavio Ambrosetti but he's offside!
71.20
Robbie Bastin kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift cuts inside the box! Nicholas Swift looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.27
Watford are in full control of this game.
78.15
Mick Bower makes a beautiful solo run. Mick Bower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.23
Mick Bower laces a through ball forward to Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.18
Dean Galli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.6%
36.4%
Play Area
27.3%
45.5%
27.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Swift of Aston Villa |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mathias Liedholm (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dianboto Esceth-Nzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel J. Nordqvist (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Elvis Di Venanzio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fabio Boban (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adam Lightfoot (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Antonio Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rudy Macquet (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Daguyl Durix (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ross Robson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Vladimir Zilic (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil McGrory (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ottavio Ambrosetti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Barry Testo (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Julian Guppy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jonathan Platt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chris Ax (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ashley Stamp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jacob Grondin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mick Bower (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Dean Galli (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Robbie Bastin (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nicholas Swift (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Luc Van Der Elst (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Oleg Fox (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Keegan (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Omer Powell (ATT) | 0 | |