Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Liverpool. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Watford and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Grant.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Watford and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Grant.
0.00
0-0Watford kick off and get the match underway!
3.10
0-0Mitica Zeklos brings the ball forward. Mitica Zeklos threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from James Wright provides some space. He shoots at goal. Mathias Liedholm gets down and covers it.
14.23
0-0Danny Laycock decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Laycock knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Molowny. Jose Fortes Molowny controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.33
1-0Antonio Suarez knocks the ball forward to Gavin Carter. Gavin Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Anthony Tudor has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.30
Alberto Eadie threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Molowny. Jose Fortes Molowny whips in a cross ball towards James Wright. James Wright is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.09
Adam Lightfoot kicks a strong pass forward to Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.17
1-0Rodrigo Campos catches Alex Caldwell on the ankles. Rodrigo Campos is given a warning by the referee! Alex Caldwell runs off the knock.
26.27
Elvis Di Venanzio darts forward. Elvis Di Venanzio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Moss. Greg Moss plays a one-two with Gavin Carter and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Greg Moss provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
27.53
Adam Lightfoot changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adam Lightfoot shoots from outside the area. Anthony Tudor gets down and covers it.
36.45
Adam Lightfoot makes a simple pass to Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
42.54
Alberto Eadie flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Molowny who brings the ball neatly under control. Jose Fortes Molowny tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Mathias Liedholm manages to keep it out.
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. Liverpool appear unchanged since the first half. The Liverpool players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Liverpool kick off the second half!
49.39
Without breaking stride, Lourenço Barajas plays the ball forward to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Molowny who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Molowny edges inside the box! Jose Fortes Molowny takes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Mathias Liedholm!
54.21
Antonio Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Moss. Greg Moss finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.08
Rodrigo Campos takes a long throw-in. Adam Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward to Greg Moss who brings the ball under control. Greg Moss finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
59.53
Elvis Di Venanzio catches Jose Fortes Molowny on the ankles. The referee warns Elvis Di Venanzio to calm down! Jose Fortes Molowny runs off the knock.
60.12
1-0Liverpool have made a substitution with Andy Elliott replacing Danny Laycock .
65.11
1-0Mitica Zeklos barges into Adam Lightfoot. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adam Lightfoot stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.04
Alex Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to James Wright who brings the ball under control. James Wright shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
73.27
Tsuneo Fujita decides to run forward with the ball. Tsuneo Fujita flicks the ball to his team mate, Frank Sinclair. Frank Sinclair shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.28
James Wright hacks Elvis Di Venanzio from behind! James Wright is given a warning by the referee! Elvis Di Venanzio stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.18
1-0Fabio Boban makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Suarez. Antonio Suarez hits a low pass to Greg Moss. Greg Moss knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.19
Alberto Eadie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alberto Eadie shoots from 25 yards but Mathias Liedholm is on top of it.
90.00
Rodrigo Campos passes the ball forward to Greg Moss. Greg Moss controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Rudy Macquet 15 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mathias Liedholm (GK)
9
2. Dianboto Esceth-Nzi (DEF)
7
3. Victor Ortega (DEF)
6
4. Elvis Di Venanzio (DEF)
6
5. Fabio Boban (DEF)
6
6. Rodrigo Campos (MID)
6
7. Adam Lightfoot (MID)
8
8. Antonio Suarez (MID)
7
9. Rudy Macquet (ATT)
9
10. Greg Moss (ATT)
6
11. Gavin Carter (ATT)
7
12. Vladimir Zilic (GK)
0
13. Neil McGrory (MID)
0
14. Ottavio Ambrosetti (ATT)
6
1. Anthony Tudor (GK)
6
2. Danny Laycock (DEF)
7
3. Lourenço Barajas (DEF)
6
4. Tsuneo Fujita (DEF)
7
5. Marcos Gomez (DEF)
6
6. Alberto Eadie (MID)
7
7. Mitica Zeklos (MID)
6
8. Alex Caldwell (MID)
8
9. James Wright (ATT)
6
10. Frank Sinclair (ATT)
6
11. Jose Fortes Molowny (ATT)
8
12. Andy Elliott (DEF)
6
13. Gavin Philips (MID)
0
14. Darren Coppinger (ATT)
0