Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 4,360 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Watford and Rotherham United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Watford kicking off!
9.18
Jose Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.40
Teddy Cadamarteri brings the ball forward. Teddy Cadamarteri sees a break and surges forward. Teddy Cadamarteri chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Kahn. Paul Kahn shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
14.16
Alfred Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.35
Alfred Impey hacks Ralph Mustoe from behind! The referee calls over Alfred Impey and shows him a yellow card! Ralph Mustoe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.56
Cesar Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Mccann. Ugo Mccann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Kahn. Paul Kahn takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.44
Marc Scowcroft kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Rotherham United start the second half!
49.28
Jose Lopez brings the ball forward. Jose Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.44
Cesar Campos makes a probing pass to Paul Kahn. Paul Kahn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edward Kasper who gathers it comfortably.
57.39
Jody Edwards decides to run forward with the ball. Jody Edwards plays a perfect one-two with Ugo Mccann and rushes in on goal... Jody Edwards shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jody Edwards!
65.45
Watford are easily keeping Rotherham United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
66.38
Jose Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.02
Nicky Beresford clumsily knocks into Nicky Croft. The referee calls over Nicky Beresford and warns him to calm down! Nicky Croft grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.05
Nicky Croft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Campos. Cesar Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Kahn. Paul Kahn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edward Kasper who gathers it comfortably.
87.24
Cesar Campos brings the ball forward. Cesar Campos shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.03
Nicky Croft chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Edwards. Jody Edwards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ugo Mccann. Ugo Mccann tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Edward Kasper easily smothers it!
90.00
Del Whelan decides to run forward with the ball. Del Whelan chips the ball to his team mate, Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Mervin Salmon easily smothers it!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Jody Edwards of Rotherham United
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
18.8%
50%
31.2%