Match Report
Watford | Watford | ![]() | ![]() | Sheffield Wednesday | Sheffield Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||
Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
Edward Kasper | E. Kasper | ![]() | 51 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 50 | ![]() | Nigel Allman | N. Allman | |||||||||
Ronnie Granville | R. Granville | ![]() | 65 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 60 | ![]() | Malcolm Middleton | M. Middleton | |||||||||
Dean Dixon | D. Dixon | ![]() | 61 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 58 | ![]() | Ashley Hackworth | A. Hackworth | |||||||||
Paul Holloway | P. Holloway | ![]() | 53 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 55 | ![]() | Jonas Bierhoff | J. Bierhoff | |||||||||
Julian Adams | J. Adams | ![]() | 50 | D | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | D | 54 | ![]() | Dennis Houttuin | D. Houttuin | |||||||||
Del Whelan | D. Whelan | ![]() | 56 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | D | 51 | ![]() | Aaron James | A. James | |||||||||
Marc Scowcroft | M. Scowcroft | ![]() | 56 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 60 | ![]() | Dean Brighton | D. Brighton | |||||||||
Alberto Gower | A. Gower | ![]() | 54 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 51 | ![]() | Bill Eadie | B. Eadie | |||||||||
Alfred Impey | A. Impey | ![]() | 51 | M | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | M | 50 | ![]() | Norman Bloomer | N. Bloomer | |||||||||
Jakob Palumbo | J. Palumbo | ![]() | 68 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 56 | ![]() | Alun Tolley | A. Tolley | |||||||||
Nicky Beresford | N. Beresford | ![]() | 57 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 51 | ![]() | Craig Salmon | C. Salmon |
![]() today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 4,838 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Watford are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Watford are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
Watford kick off!
4.08
Alfred Impey makes a simple pass to Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Nigel Allman had no chance!! Goal for Watford!
8.56
Alberto Gower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Nigel Allman!
12.14
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
14.50
Dean Dixon hits it upfield. Nicky Beresford shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
26.43
Dean Brighton hacks Alfred Impey from behind! Dean Brighton is shown the yellow card! Alfred Impey runs off the knock.
32.27
Julian Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Impey. Alfred Impey sees a break and surges forward. Alfred Impey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ashley Hackworth.
33.56
Dean Dixon surges forward with the ball. Dean Dixon sees a break and surges forward. Dean Dixon shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.55
Dean Brighton flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Salmon. Craig Salmon shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.18
Marc Scowcroft catches Bill Eadie on the ankles. The referee calls over Marc Scowcroft and warns him to calm down! Bill Eadie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.43
Dean Brighton makes a beautiful solo run. Dean Brighton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.14
Alberto Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Nigel Allman manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Sheffield Wednesday start the second half!
48.19
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
49.32
Del Whelan takes it forward alone. Del Whelan knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Nigel Allman easily picks it out of the air!
53.25
Dean Brighton hacks Alberto Gower from behind! The referee calls over Dean Brighton and warns him to calm down! Alberto Gower hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.04
Paul Holloway chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Impey. Alfred Impey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Nigel Allman!
60.44
Marc Scowcroft chips the ball to his team mate, Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Nigel Allman.
67.03
Jonas Bierhoff comes in with a late challenge on Jakob Palumbo. The referee calls over Jonas Bierhoff and warns him to calm down! Jakob Palumbo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.34
Norman Bloomer clumsily knocks into Marc Scowcroft. The referee calls over Norman Bloomer and shows him a yellow card! Marc Scowcroft stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.07
Norman Bloomer knocks the ball forward to Alun Tolley. Alun Tolley shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.33
Norman Bloomer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Tolley. Alun Tolley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Adams.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.9%
28.1%
Play Area
20.3%
57.8%
21.9%
Scorers