Match Report
| Watford | Watford |  |  | Notts County | Notts County | ||||||||||||||||
| Scott Tubbritt | Scott Tubbritt | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Mathias Liedholm | M. Liedholm |  | 76 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Martin Southgate | M. Southgate | |||||||||
| Dianboto Esceth-Nzi | D. Esceth-Nzi |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 |  | Paul McCoist | P. McCoist | |||||||||
| Daniel J. Nordqvist | D. Nordqvist | | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Djibrill Heurlié | D. Heurlié | |||||||||
| Elvis Di Venanzio | E. Di Venanzio |  | 75 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Eddie Walsh | E. Walsh | |||||||||
| Fabio Boban | F. Boban |  | 76 | D | | 5 | | M | 71 | | Camel Ouédec | C. Ouédec | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Campos | R. Campos |  | 70 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Steve Beckham | S. Beckham | ||||||||
| Adam Lightfoot | A. Lightfoot | | 75 | M | | 7 | | | M | 69 | | Duncan Forbes | D. Forbes | ||||||||
| Antonio Suarez | A. Suarez |  | 70 | M | | 8 | | M | 68 | | Thierry Beagrie | T. Beagrie | |||||||||
| Rudy Macquet | R. Macquet | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 |  | Marek Pol | M. Pol | |||||||||
| Daguyl Durix | D. Durix | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Stanley Fox | S. Fox | |||||||||
| Ross Robson | R. Robson | | 70 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Gary Charlton | G. Charlton | |||||||||
| Vladimir Zilic | V. Zilic | | 26 | G | | 12 | | D | 61 | | Andy Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
| Neil McGrory | N. McGrory | | 42 | M | | 13 | | D | 56 | | Stephen Niven | S. Niven | |||||||||
| Ottavio Ambrosetti | O. Ambrosetti | | 38 | A | | 14 | | A | 55 |  | Gijs Sluiter | G. Sluiter | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa |
Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Notts County. A crowd of 18,022 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Atherton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Atherton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Watford kick off!
2.32
0-0Camel Ouédec flicks a high pass forward. Marek Pol collects the pass. Marek Pol shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.24
0-0Fabio Boban makes a strong solo run forward. Fabio Boban flicks a high ball forward to Rudy Macquet who takes it down. Rudy Macquet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
6.19
0-0Elvis Di Venanzio runs forward with the ball. Elvis Di Venanzio makes a beautiful solo run. Elvis Di Venanzio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul McCoist.
8.19
Rodrigo Campos flicks a high pass forward to Ross Robson who brings the ball under control. Ross Robson plays a quick one-two with Rudy Macquet and rushes in on goal... Ross Robson tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Martin Southgate. What a great pair of hands!
9.46
Antonio Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Daguyl Durix controls it well on his chest. Daguyl Durix plays a one-two with Ross Robson and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Daguyl Durix provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Martin Southgate. Excellent save.
10.27
Eddie Walsh pushes mid-way up the pitch. Eddie Walsh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marek Pol. Marek Pol shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Mathias Liedholm effortlessly smothers it!
12.50
Adam Lightfoot knocks the ball to his team mate, Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet plays a scrappy one-two with Ross Robson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rudy Macquet rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Martin Southgate.
15.09
0-1Duncan Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Gary Charlton controls it well on his chest. Gary Charlton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Mathias Liedholm had no chance!! Goal for Notts County!
24.41
Eddie Walsh takes a long throw-in. Paul McCoist makes a probing pass to Thierry Beagrie. Thierry Beagrie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Thierry Beagrie makes a defence splitting pass to Stanley Fox. Stanley Fox side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
26.59
Adam Lightfoot takes it forward alone. Adam Lightfoot advances inside the box! Adam Lightfoot makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Martin Southgate manages to gather it.
33.02
0-1Adam Lightfoot runs up as Rodrigo Campos takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Adam Lightfoot hits a low pass to Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet makes a great pass forward. Ross Robson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
34.13
Rodrigo Campos threads the ball through to Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet passes the ball forward to Daguyl Durix. Daguyl Durix takes a shot at goal. Daguyl Durix scores for Watford!!
38.21
Adam Lightfoot kicks a strong pass forward to Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet makes a simple pass, allowing Daguyl Durix to run into the box. Daguyl Durix comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
39.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Steve Beckham picks a pass forward to Stanley Fox. Stanley Fox knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mathias Liedholm who gathers it comfortably.
40.30
1-1Djibrill Heurlié barges into Daguyl Durix. The referee calls over Djibrill Heurlié and shows him a yellow card! Daguyl Durix runs off the knock.
45.00
Adam Lightfoot threads a neat ball through to Ross Robson. Ross Robson lofts in a cross ball towards Daguyl Durix. Daguyl Durix heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford have changed their lineup with Ottavio Ambrosetti replacing Rudy Macquet. Notts County appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Notts County start the second half!
48.08
Adam Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Daguyl Durix holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daguyl Durix advances inside the box! Daguyl Durix shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
49.37
Eddie Walsh knocks the ball forward to Duncan Forbes. Duncan Forbes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Charlton. Gary Charlton shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
51.57
With great vision, Elvis Di Venanzio plays the ball forward to Antonio Suarez. Antonio Suarez threads a neat ball through to Daguyl Durix. Daguyl Durix tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
54.44
Dianboto Esceth-Nzi sees Rodrigo Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Campos flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Ambrosetti collects the pass. Ottavio Ambrosetti plays a one-two with Ross Robson and advances towards the goal... Ottavio Ambrosetti makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
57.26
Paul McCoist barges into Ross Robson. The referee calls over Paul McCoist and shows him a yellow card! Ross Robson runs off the knock.
60.49
1-1Notts County have made 3 substitutions with Andy Mason replacing Paul McCoist, Stephen Niven replacing Thierry Beagrie and Gijs Sluiter replacing Gary Charlton .
63.18
Rodrigo Campos threads a neat ball through to Ottavio Ambrosetti. Ottavio Ambrosetti shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
65.24
Elvis Di Venanzio drives a long ball upfield. Daguyl Durix knocks in a cross ball towards Ottavio Ambrosetti. Ottavio Ambrosetti connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.42
Adam Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Ambrosetti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ottavio Ambrosetti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
69.09
Elvis Di Venanzio threads a neat ball through to Antonio Suarez. Antonio Suarez knocks the ball forward to Ross Robson. Ross Robson plays a scrappy one-two with Ottavio Ambrosetti and advances towards the goal... Ross Robson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.06
Daniel J. Nordqvist hits a low pass to Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos threads a neat ball through to Ottavio Ambrosetti. Ottavio Ambrosetti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Martin Southgate.
78.41
Rodrigo Campos takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Martin Southgate drops low and scoops up the ball.
83.40
Elvis Di Venanzio kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Lightfoot. Adam Lightfoot flicks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Ambrosetti. Ottavio Ambrosetti knocks the ball forward to Ross Robson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
89.48
Duncan Forbes hacks Adam Lightfoot from behind! Duncan Forbes is shown the yellow card! Adam Lightfoot runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Daguyl Durix 34 Ross Robson 69 | Gary Charlton 15 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martin Southgate of Notts County |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mathias Liedholm (GK)
6
2. Dianboto Esceth-Nzi (DEF)
6
3. Daniel J. Nordqvist (DEF)
6
4. Elvis Di Venanzio (DEF)
7
5. Fabio Boban (DEF)
6
6. Rodrigo Campos (MID)
7
7. Adam Lightfoot (MID)
8
8. Antonio Suarez (MID)
7
9. Rudy Macquet (ATT)
7
10. Daguyl Durix (ATT)
8
11. Ross Robson (ATT)
8
12. Vladimir Zilic (GK)
0
13. Neil McGrory (MID)
0
14. Ottavio Ambrosetti (ATT)
7
1. Martin Southgate (GK)
9
2. Paul McCoist (DEF)
5
3. Djibrill Heurlié (DEF)
5
4. Eddie Walsh (DEF)
6
5. Camel Ouédec (MID)
6
6. Steve Beckham (MID)
6
7. Duncan Forbes (MID)
6
8. Thierry Beagrie (MID)
6
9. Marek Pol (ATT)
6
10. Stanley Fox (ATT)
6
11. Gary Charlton (ATT)
7
12. Andy Mason (DEF)
6
13. Stephen Niven (DEF)
6
14. Gijs Sluiter (ATT)
6