Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 18,904 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Watford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Kasper.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Watford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Kasper.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.20
1-0Alberto Lima flicks a high pass forward. Graham Joachim controls it well on his chest. Graham Joachim plays a quick one-two with Alberto Lima and rushes in on goal... Graham Joachim strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.41
Graham Joachim makes a simple pass to Pedro Moutinho. Pedro Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Graham Joachim!
15.54
2-0Paul McStay changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Salvatore Stanic.
16.41
2-0Patrick Le Tissier comes in with a late challenge on João Pedro Julinho. Patrick Le Tissier is given a warning by the referee! João Pedro Julinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.02
2-0Paul McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
20.03
2-0Ruben Rego hits a low pass to Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim sees space and advances. Graham Joachim makes a probing pass to Hugo José Mari but he's offside!
22.44
2-0Lomano Hunt knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Vidal. Eduardo Vidal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
24.24
Graham Joachim threads a neat ball through to Titus Cole. Titus Cole shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
26.02
Salvatore Stanic flicks a high ball forward to Jerome Cobos who gracefully takes it down. Jerome Cobos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Cole. Titus Cole sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.30
3-0Paul McStay catches Graham Joachim on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul McStay and shows him a yellow card! Graham Joachim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.30
3-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.58
3-0Paul McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Vidal. Eduardo Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Rowett. Jacob Rowett outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Ruben Rego is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford appear unchanged since the first half. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brighton and Hove Albion players seem much more motivated whilst the Watford players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Watford kick off and get the second half underway!
47.14
Paul McStay hacks Graham Joachim from behind! The referee brings Paul McStay to one side and gives him a warning! Graham Joachim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.09
Titus Cole flicks a high pass forward. Graham Joachim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Joachim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.58
3-0Eduardo Vidal barges into Pedro Moutinho. Eduardo Vidal is shown the yellow card! Pedro Moutinho carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.34
Ali Danic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Vidal. Eduardo Vidal tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.44
Ali Danic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul McStay. Paul McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
60.34
3-1Watford have made a substitution with Martin Ince replacing João Pedro Julinho .
61.41
Alan Bould plays the ball forward to Paul McStay. Paul McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Rowett. Jacob Rowett jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Ali Chippo is on top of it.
65.38
Watford are in full control of this game.
66.17
Denis Roche pushes mid-way up the pitch. Denis Roche chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
67.26
Patrick Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Ali Danic. Ali Danic knocks the ball forward to Jacob Rowett. Jacob Rowett sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.21
Titus Cole makes a probing pass to Alberto Lima. Alberto Lima shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.55
Salvatore Stanic knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Moutinho. Pedro Moutinho sees Martin Ince in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Ince shoots from 25 yards but Gavin Lampard is on top of it.
79.08
Lomano Hunt threads the ball through to Eduardo Vidal. Eduardo Vidal makes a simple pass to Jacob Rowett. Jacob Rowett knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Vidal. Eduardo Vidal connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ali Chippo comfortably picks it out of the air!
81.34
Patrick Le Tissier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul McStay. Paul McStay threads a neat ball through to Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.23
Graham Joachim decides to run forward with the ball. Graham Joachim plays a one-two with Titus Cole and rushes in on goal... Graham Joachim shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Gavin Lampard smothers it!
90.00
Pedro Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Martin Ince. Martin Ince shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
22.2%
44.4%
33.3%
Scorers
| Graham Joachim 3, 6 Titus Cole 26 Alberto Lima 69 | Eduardo Vidal 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graham Joachim of Watford |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ali Chippo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Elena Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ruben Rego (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Salvatore Stanic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jerome Cobos (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graham Joachim (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Titus Cole (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Pedro Moutinho (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | João Pedro Julinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hugo José Mari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alberto Lima (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Tim Galli (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Hughes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martin Ince (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gavin Lampard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ali Danic (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Lomano Hunt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Patrick Le Tissier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Denis Roche (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eduardo Vidal (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Paul McStay (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Alan Bould (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jacob Rowett (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Spencer Patterson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Liam Crooks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Hopkin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Damien Cole (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ross Tiler (MID) | 0 | |