Match Report
| Watford | Watford |  |  | Wrexham | Wrexham | ||||||||||||||||
| Scott Tubbritt | Scott Tubbritt | Christopher George | Christopher George | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cataldo Correa | C. Correa |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Adam Murphy | A. Murphy | |||||||||
| Mohammed Babayaro | M. Babayaro |  | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Leon Plowright | L. Plowright | |||||||||
| Leandro Haller | L. Haller |  | 58 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 63 | | Kemal Mercer | K. Mercer | ||||||||
| Philipp Basler | P. Basler |  | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 | | Leon Priestley | L. Priestley | |||||||||
| Nicholas Venus | N. Venus | | 76 | D | | 5 | | D | 56 |  | Andy Brady | A. Brady | |||||||||
| Nigel Kanu | N. Kanu | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Robert Burgess | R. Burgess | |||||||||
| Martin Munoz | M. Munoz |  | 76 | M | | 7 | | M | 69 | | Gavin Allman | G. Allman | |||||||||
| Marco Javorcic | M. Javorcic |  | 64 | M | | 8 | | | M | 59 | | Syd Copping | S. Copping | ||||||||
| Brian Collymore | B. Collymore | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Rio Cutler | R. Cutler | |||||||||
| Gavin Brown | G. Brown | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Ronnie Cope | R. Cope | |||||||||
| Matthew Oakley | M. Oakley | | 70 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Malcolm Hendrie | M. Hendrie | |||||||||
| Daniel Gabriel Mircea | D. Mircea |  | 33 | G | | 12 | | D | 54 | | Lee Hibbs | L. Hibbs | |||||||||
| Ruben Wau | R. Wau |  | 62 | M | | 13 | | M | 58 | | Arthur Benjamin | A. Benjamin | |||||||||
| Harry Bloomer | H. Bloomer | | 55 | A | | 14 | | A | 59 | | Warren Bowyer | W. Bowyer | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Wrexham. A crowd of 8,653 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Watford and Wrexham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Winston Varkevisser.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Watford and Wrexham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Winston Varkevisser.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Watford kicking off!
6.46
0-0Nicholas Venus flicks a high ball forward to Martin Munoz who takes it down. Martin Munoz knocks the ball forward to Matthew Oakley. Matthew Oakley deftly passes the ball to Marco Javorcic, releasing him through on goal. Marco Javorcic shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but Andy Brady is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
12.00
0-0Marco Javorcic threads the ball through to Matthew Oakley. Matthew Oakley advances inside the box! Matthew Oakley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Adam Murphy reads it well. Good keeping!
16.02
0-0Martin Munoz catches Gavin Allman on the ankles. The referee brings Martin Munoz to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Allman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.12
0-0Leon Plowright threads the ball through to Rio Cutler. Rio Cutler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
22.18
Martin Munoz knocks the ball forward to Brian Collymore. Brian Collymore controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
26.18
Gavin Allman hacks Martin Munoz from behind! Gavin Allman is warned by the referee! Martin Munoz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.29
0-1Kemal Mercer flicks a high ball forward to Syd Copping who takes it down. Syd Copping knocks the ball forward to Malcolm Hendrie. Malcolm Hendrie threads a neat, attacking ball through to Robert Burgess. Robert Burgess shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.22
Marco Javorcic threads a neat ball through to Brian Collymore. Brian Collymore knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Brown. Gavin Brown is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Adam Murphy had no chance!! Goal for Watford!
36.04
Robert Burgess kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Cope. Ronnie Cope shoots from outside the area but somehow Cataldo Correa manages to keep it out.
38.37
1-1Robert Burgess controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Allman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philipp Basler.
39.57
Without breaking stride, Syd Copping plays the ball forward to Ronnie Cope. Ronnie Cope whips in a cross ball towards Syd Copping. Syd Copping knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford appear unchanged since the first half. Wrexham also appear unchanged since the first half. The Watford players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Wrexham get the second half underway!
47.25
Martin Munoz clumsily knocks into Gavin Allman. The referee calls over Martin Munoz again and warns him to calm down! Gavin Allman runs off the knock.
51.29
Philipp Basler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Munoz. Martin Munoz sees Marco Javorcic in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Javorcic knocks the ball forward, putting Martin Munoz through on goal. Martin Munoz takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.48
1-1Wrexham have made 2 substitutions with Lee Hibbs replacing Leon Plowright and Arthur Benjamin replacing Gavin Allman .
63.14
Leon Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Brady. Andy Brady passes the ball forward to Ronnie Cope. Ronnie Cope skips past Nicholas Venus! Ronnie Cope side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Cataldo Correa easily gets down and covers it.
65.14
Nicholas Venus sweeps the ball long. Matthew Oakley shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Adam Murphy smothers it!
71.57
Robert Burgess passes the ball forward to Arthur Benjamin. Arthur Benjamin shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Cataldo Correa comfortably smothers it!
72.47
Philipp Basler flicks a high pass forward. Marco Javorcic controls it well on his chest. Marco Javorcic knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Brown. Gavin Brown beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
77.48
Kemal Mercer hits a low pass to Lee Hibbs. Lee Hibbs flicks a high ball forward to Malcolm Hendrie who takes it down. Malcolm Hendrie edges inside the box! Malcolm Hendrie takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.05
Syd Copping knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Benjamin. Arthur Benjamin lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Hendrie. Malcolm Hendrie knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Cataldo Correa.
82.47
1-2Robert Burgess takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Some silky footwork from Rio Cutler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
84.48
Rio Cutler comes in with a late challenge on Philipp Basler. The referee calls over Rio Cutler and warns him to calm down! Philipp Basler runs off the knock.
85.38
Marco Javorcic hits a low pass to Martin Munoz. Martin Munoz shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.56
Syd Copping passes the ball forward to Robert Burgess. Robert Burgess shoots from 25 yards but somehow Cataldo Correa manages to keep it out.
89.59
Leandro Haller advances with the ball. Leandro Haller makes a probing pass to Brian Collymore. Brian Collymore shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
29.8%
44%
26.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Malcolm Hendrie of Wrexham |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cataldo Correa (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Mohammed Babayaro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leandro Haller (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Philipp Basler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicholas Venus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nigel Kanu (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Martin Munoz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marco Javorcic (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Brian Collymore (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gavin Brown (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Matthew Oakley (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Daniel Gabriel Mircea (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ruben Wau (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Harry Bloomer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adam Murphy (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Leon Plowright (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Kemal Mercer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Leon Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robert Burgess (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Gavin Allman (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Syd Copping (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Rio Cutler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ronnie Cope (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Malcolm Hendrie (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Lee Hibbs (DEF) | 7 | |
| 13. | Arthur Benjamin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Warren Bowyer (ATT) | 0 | |