Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 18,400 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Watford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Watford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough kick off and get the first half underway!
2.38
0-0Saul Musacco makes a probing pass to Daniel Costa. Daniel Costa passes the ball forward to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Gomes. Sergio Gomes directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Jeffery Russell.
6.37
Ivan Bergkamp makes a probing pass to Maximiliano Aravena. Maximiliano Aravena makes a simple pass to Youssef El Brazi. Youssef El Brazi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Joe Grondin manages to keep it out.
15.15
0-0Zbigniew Dudek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicky Adams. Nicky Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jeffery Russell who gathers it comfortably.
18.39
0-0Pascal Frei makes a simple pass to Stephan Gyan. Stephan Gyan threads the ball through to Youssef El Brazi but he's offside!
20.03
0-1Rafael Reyes flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Gomes. Sergio Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jeffery Russell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.32
0-1Pascal Frei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephan Gyan. Stephan Gyan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
38.14
0-1Stefan Fidatof hacks Mark Edusei from behind! Stefan Fidatof is given a warning by the referee! Mark Edusei hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.48
Mitica Lazar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephan Gyan. Stephan Gyan whips in a cross ball towards Youssef El Brazi. Youssef El Brazi heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
40.21
0-1Nicky Adams clumsily knocks into Pascal Frei. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pascal Frei stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Alun Beckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Adams. Nicky Adams threads the ball through to Sergio Gomes. Sergio Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Watford start the second half!
47.00
Zbigniew Dudek chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Adams. Nicky Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.17
Daniel Costa advances with the ball. Daniel Costa shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jeffery Russell.
60.57
Rafael Reyes passes the ball forward to Sergio Gomes. Sergio Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Jeffery Russell!
65.51
Rafael Reyes makes a probing pass to Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Jeffery Russell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.52
Zbigniew Dudek threads the ball through to Daniel Costa. Daniel Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Gomes. Sergio Gomes flicks the ball with his head. Jeffery Russell manages to gather it comfortably.
75.05
Pascal Frei kicks a strong pass forward to Youssef El Brazi. Youssef El Brazi lofts in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Aravena. Maximiliano Aravena connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.09
Saul Musacco makes a probing pass to Daniel Costa. Daniel Costa makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Costa whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Gomes. Sergio Gomes powers a header at goal but Jeffery Russell is on top of it.
81.12
Ivan Bergkamp threads the ball through to Stephan Gyan. Stephan Gyan shoots from long range but Joe Grondin is on top of it.
83.30
0-3Jose Fortes Suarez clumsily knocks into Jose Tavares. Jose Fortes Suarez is given a warning by the referee! Jose Tavares gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.55
Pascal Frei controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephan Gyan. Stephan Gyan lofts in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Aravena. Maximiliano Aravena powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Maximiliano Aravena!
89.46
Alun Beckham brings the ball forward. Alun Beckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Gomes. Sergio Gomes shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jeffery Russell easily smothers it!
90.00
Daniel Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
21.8%
44.9%
33.3%
Scorers
| Maximiliano Aravena 85 | Mark Edusei 20, 66 Jose Tavares 45 |