Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to Watford. A crowd of 9,379 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Kirkland.
The pitch is in good condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Kirkland.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Watford kicking off!
3.53
0-0Martin Munoz chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Brown. Gavin Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Oakley. Matthew Oakley makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.55
0-1Philipp Basler flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Brown who takes it down. Gavin Brown sees Marco Javorcic in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Javorcic knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Collymore. Brian Collymore rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Rafael Caballero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.03
Martin Munoz kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Wau. Ruben Wau sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.16
0-2Brian Collymore comes in with a late challenge on Lukas Madrid. The referee warns Brian Collymore to calm down! Lukas Madrid stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.03
Leonardo Romero sees Stuart Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Potts collects the pass. Marcus Potts threads the ball through into the box. Max Brown side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Max Brown!
26.17
1-2Stuart Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Dario Simeone. Carlos Dario Simeone shoots from 25 yards. Cataldo Correa effortlessly gets down and covers it.
27.39
1-2Max Brown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Potts. Marcus Potts plays a quick one-two with Max Brown and rushes in on goal... Leandro Haller barges into Marcus Potts. Marcus Potts appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
33.42
Carlos Dario Simeone knocks the ball forward to Billy Shearer. Billy Shearer edges inside the box! Billy Shearer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.36
With a delightful solo run, Marco Javorcic stretches the opposition's defence. Marco Javorcic makes a probing pass between the defence to Brian Collymore. Brian Collymore rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.00
Matthew Oakley catches Gavin Gordon on the ankles. Matthew Oakley is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Gordon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half. The Watford players seem much more motivated whilst the Colchester United players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Colchester United start the second half!
47.14
2-2Lukas Madrid sees Gavin Gordon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Gordon sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Gordon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Dario Simeone but he's offside!
49.27
2-2Ruben Wau flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Brown who gracefully takes it down. Gavin Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.47
Ruben Wau chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Collymore. Brian Collymore knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Javorcic. Marco Javorcic rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Rafael Caballero manages to gather it comfortably.
54.01
2-2Ruben Wau hacks Carlos Dario Simeone from behind! Ruben Wau is shown the yellow card! Carlos Dario Simeone runs off the knock.
55.02
Martin Munoz sees space and advances. Martin Munoz cuts inside the box! Martin Munoz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
61.08
Leandro Haller flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Wau controls it well on his chest. Ruben Wau knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Romero.
63.33
Carlos Dario Simeone flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Ritchie collects the pass. Stuart Ritchie shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.45
2-2Philipp Basler hacks Leonardo Romero from behind! The referee motions to Philipp Basler to come over. It's a red card!! Leonardo Romero gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.21
Stuart Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Max Brown who brings the ball under control. Max Brown controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
77.53
With vision, Carlos Dario Simeone plays the ball forward to Max Brown. Max Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Potts. Marcus Potts makes a looping header on goal. Cataldo Correa gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
79.20
Gavin Brown catches Ighli Scarpi on the ankles. The referee warns Gavin Brown to calm down! Ighli Scarpi runs off the knock.
81.49
Leonardo Romero receives the ball from a throw-in from Gavin Gordon. Leonardo Romero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Ritchie. Stuart Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Dario Simeone. Carlos Dario Simeone cuts inside the box! Carlos Dario Simeone rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Cataldo Correa.
82.29
2-2It's a corner kick. Youcef Boumedienne loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Ruben Wau chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
87.35
Gavin Brown clumsily knocks into Ighli Scarpi. Gavin Brown is shown the yellow card! Ighli Scarpi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.09
Gavin Gordon makes a strong solo run forward. Gavin Gordon threads the ball through to Max Brown. Max Brown makes a probing pass between the defence to Marcus Potts. Marcus Potts strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cataldo Correa with no chance!! Goal for Colchester United!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
6
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
34.2%
43.8%
21.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Max Brown of Colchester United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Caballero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ighli Scarpi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lukas Madrid (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Gordon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leonardo Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Dario Simeone (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Youcef Boumedienne (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Shearer (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Max Brown (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Marcus Potts (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Danny King (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edward Newton (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mauricio Cortes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cataldo Correa (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mohammed Babayaro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Philipp Basler (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 4. | Leandro Haller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicholas Venus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ruben Wau (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Martin Munoz (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Marco Javorcic (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Brian Collymore (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Gavin Brown (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Matthew Oakley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Daniel Gabriel Mircea (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nigel Kanu (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Harry Bloomer (ATT) | 0 | |