Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 16,557 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Watford kick off and get the match underway!
8.29
0-0Marek Malkowski sees a break and surges forward. Marek Malkowski shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Vitor Pinheiro easily smothers it!
9.50
1-0Mile Bosnich threads the ball through to Marek Malkowski. Marek Malkowski knocks the ball to his team mate, Davor Petrovic. Davor Petrovic goes all the way! Davor Petrovic rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.49
1-0Ian Nocera chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Lalas. Roberto Lalas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Saliou Bakayoko. Saliou Bakayoko goes all the way! Saliou Bakayoko tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
16.33
Roberto Lalas knocks the ball to his team mate, Saliou Bakayoko. Saliou Bakayoko lofts in a cross ball towards Garba Omolade. Garba Omolade heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
18.53
Roberto Lalas knocks the ball forward to Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
21.21
1-0Alex Gyan barges into Davor Petrovic. The referee calls over Alex Gyan and warns him to calm down! Davor Petrovic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.07
1-0Aston Villa are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
34.54
Ronnie Schouten knocks the ball forward to Ivan Bergkamp. Ivan Bergkamp brings the ball forward. Ivan Bergkamp lofts in a cross ball towards Youssef El Brazi. Youssef El Brazi heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.23
Jose Fortes Suarez hacks Garba Omolade from behind! Jose Fortes Suarez is given a warning by the referee! Garba Omolade hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.19
Ian Nocera hacks Maximiliano Aravena from behind! Ian Nocera is warned by the referee! Maximiliano Aravena runs off the knock.
42.26
2-0Ian Nocera makes a simple pass to Andriy Demyanchuk. Andriy Demyanchuk makes a probing pass to Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Fidatof.
44.49
Mile Bosnich surges forward with the ball. Mile Bosnich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, 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. Vitor Pinheiro easily smothers it.
45.00
Roberto Lalas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garba Omolade. Garba Omolade 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!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Aston Villa kick off the second half!
61.59
2-0Mile Bosnich threads the ball through to Pascal Frei. Pascal Frei sees a break and surges forward. Pascal Frei passes the ball forward but Maximiliano Aravena is offside!
65.05
2-0Jose Fortes Suarez catches Garba Omolade on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garba Omolade runs off the knock.
67.19
Fabio Alves Dunga knocks the ball to his team mate, Garba Omolade. Garba Omolade whips in a cross ball towards Saliou Bakayoko. Saliou Bakayoko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jeffery Russell manages to gather it comfortably.
69.53
Rigobert Job passes the ball forward to Andriy Demyanchuk. Andriy Demyanchuk knocks the ball to his team mate, Garba Omolade. Garba Omolade knocks the ball forward to Saliou Bakayoko but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.21
Stefan Fidatof makes a probing pass to Marek Malkowski. Marek Malkowski flicks the ball to his team mate, Davor Petrovic. Davor Petrovic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rigobert Job.
78.45
Ivan Bergkamp advances with the ball. Ivan Bergkamp finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.14
Jose Fortes Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Bergkamp. Ivan Bergkamp knocks the ball forward to Youssef El Brazi. Youssef El Brazi chips the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Aravena. Maximiliano Aravena makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Vitor Pinheiro!
89.45
Roberto Lalas kicks a strong pass forward to Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
28.9%
43.4%
27.6%
Scorers