Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Huddersfield Town. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Watford and Huddersfield Town are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Huddersfield Town kick off!
3.51
Del Whelan threads the ball through to Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Beckenbauer who gathers it comfortably.
9.11
Del Whelan makes a probing pass to Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo powers a header at goal. Hannes Beckenbauer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.45
Alfred Impey clumsily knocks into Matt Mcgreal. The referee calls over Alfred Impey and warns him to calm down! Matt Mcgreal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.05
Greg Benjamin threads the ball through to Scott Vernazza. Scott Vernazza decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Vernazza whips in a cross ball towards Mirko Rocco. Mirko Rocco flicks the ball with his head. Edward Kasper easily picks it out of the air!
34.05
Paul Holloway decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Holloway makes a probing pass to Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gilles Ince.
39.05
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Watford start the second half!
47.30
Gilles Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ilari Moisio. Ilari Moisio knocks the ball forward to Mirko Rocco but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
55.28
Alberto Gower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frank Thomson.
63.51
Ilari Moisio clumsily knocks into Dean Dixon. The referee calls over Ilari Moisio and shows him a yellow card! Dean Dixon grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.09
Greg Benjamin chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Mcgreal. Matt Mcgreal makes a probing pass to Mirko Rocco. Mirko Rocco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.56
Scott Vernazza makes a probing pass to Mirko Rocco. Mirko Rocco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.25
Paul Holloway threads the ball through to Alberto Gower. Alberto Gower decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Gower knocks the ball forward to Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jakob Palumbo!
77.50
Paul Holloway deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Whelan. Del Whelan kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.35
Matt Mcgreal makes a probing pass to Mirko Rocco. Mirko Rocco shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Edward Kasper easily smothers it!
83.55
Scott Vernazza sees a break and surges forward. Scott Vernazza whips in a cross ball towards Ilari Moisio. Ilari Moisio flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Del Whelan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Hannes Beckenbauer had no chance!! Goal for Watford!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Jakob Palumbo of Watford
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.1%
38.9%
Play Area
27.8%
47.2%
25%

Scorers
Jakob Palumbo 9, 71, 90