Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Wycombe Wanderers. A crowd of 8,355 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wycombe Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Dodd.
The pitch is in good condition.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wycombe Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Dodd.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Watford kick off!
3.48
0-0Don Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Mohammed Babayaro. The referee brings Don Hendry to one side and gives him a warning! Mohammed Babayaro stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.02
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Gerardo Santos laces a weighted ball forward to Brian Collymore. Brian Collymore knocks in a cross ball towards Neil McStay. Neil McStay outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.01
0-0With vision, Don Hendry plays the ball forward to Matthew Fowler. Matthew Fowler decides to run forward with the ball. Matthew Fowler whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Castro. Jose Javier Castro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
15.39
Showing composure, Matthew Fowler plays the ball forward to Ugo Simonsen. Ugo Simonsen finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Cataldo Correa.
16.59
0-0It's a corner kick. Moritz Ziege loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Mohammed Babayaro reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
18.51
Marco Javorcic flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Brown collects the pass. Gavin Brown finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
20.16
0-1Moritz Ziege deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Castro. Jose Javier Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Delaney. Titus Delaney tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cataldo Correa with no chance!! Goal for Wycombe Wanderers!
28.53
0-1Ugo Simonsen catches Mohammed Babayaro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mohammed Babayaro runs off the knock.
30.37
Mohammed Babayaro passes the ball forward to Marco Javorcic. Marco Javorcic makes a simple pass to Gavin Brown. Gavin Brown shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Watford are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
32.12
0-1Shaun Lowe knocks the ball forward to Marco Javorcic. Marco Javorcic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerardo Santos. Gerardo Santos passes the ball forward but Gavin Brown is offside!
36.33
Matthew Fowler knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Castro. Jose Javier Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.36
Steve Kitson catches Neil McStay on the ankles. The referee brings Steve Kitson to one side and gives him a warning! Neil McStay runs off the knock.
42.57
Marco Javorcic kicks a strong pass forward to Gerardo Santos. Gerardo Santos puts a great ball through. Gavin Brown runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford appear unchanged since the first half. Wycombe Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Watford players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Wycombe Wanderers start the second half!
48.03
Steve Sharpe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus Delaney. Titus Delaney passes the ball forward but Jose Javier Castro is offside!
49.44
Phil Mercer passes the ball forward to Moritz Ziege. Moritz Ziege lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Fowler. Matthew Fowler makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Cataldo Correa. Excellent save.
55.38
Moritz Ziege clumsily knocks into Gerardo Santos. Moritz Ziege is shown the yellow card! Gerardo Santos runs off the knock.
57.24
Nigel Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Brown. Gavin Brown shoots from long range. Solid save from Hugo Alves.
59.20
Steve Sharpe flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Fowler. Matthew Fowler shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Cataldo Correa. Excellent save.
60.12
0-1Wycombe Wanderers have made a substitution with Jamie Delaney replacing Jose Javier Castro .
65.35
Marco Javorcic threads a neat ball through to Nigel Kanu. Nigel Kanu passes the ball forward but Brian Collymore is offside!
66.33
0-1Moritz Ziege barges into Nigel Kanu. Moritz Ziege is given a warning by the referee! Nigel Kanu grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.05
0-1Gerardo Santos makes a probing pass to Gavin Brown. Gavin Brown plays a one-two with Brian Collymore and advances towards the goal... Gavin Brown looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball strikes Don Hendry's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
70.18
0-1Gerardo Santos takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Steve Sharpe chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
72.58
Ugo Simonsen hacks Kevin Köpke from behind! The referee warns Ugo Simonsen to calm down! Kevin Köpke gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.34
Mohammed Babayaro flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerardo Santos. Gerardo Santos sees Gavin Brown in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Brown edges inside the box! Gavin Brown strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
84.29
Matthew Fowler flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Ziege holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Moritz Ziege advances inside the box! Moritz Ziege shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Cataldo Correa has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.10
Mohammed Babayaro hacks Julian Cabrera from behind! The referee warns Mohammed Babayaro to calm down! Julian Cabrera stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
6
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
29.2%
47.7%
23.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthew Fowler of Wycombe Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cataldo Correa (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Shaun Lowe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mohammed Babayaro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alfred Griffin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kevin Köpke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nigel Kanu (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gerardo Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marco Javorcic (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Brian Collymore (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Brown (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Daniel Gabriel Mircea (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Isaiah Stockdale (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Harry Bloomer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hugo Alves (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Phil Mercer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steve Kitson (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Steve Sharpe (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matthew Fowler (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Moritz Ziege (MID) |   | 8 |
| 8. | Julian Cabrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Titus Delaney (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Ugo Simonsen (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Jose Javier Castro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Spencer McManaman (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Beattie (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jamie Delaney (ATT) | 6 | |