Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 4,811 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Watford and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Bolton Wanderers start the match!
2.08
Paul Holloway deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Scowcroft. Marc Scowcroft takes it forward alone. Marc Scowcroft lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford directs the ball goalwards with his head. Bill Greaves is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.16
Chris Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Galli. Neil Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.30
Alfred Impey knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Wilson. Sylvain Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Greaves who gathers it comfortably.
12.46
Bolton Wanderers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Watford's defence.
15.18
Marc Scowcroft knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Wilson. Sylvain Wilson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.53
P. Gilberto Sciaccaluga knocks the ball forward to Roberto Merino. Roberto Merino makes a simple pass to Neil Galli. Neil Galli goes all the way! Neil Galli shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Edward Kasper!
26.31
Andre Colasante makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Adams. Chris Adams knocks the ball forward to James Bloomer. James Bloomer goes all the way! James Bloomer tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
28.51
Paul Holloway flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gower. Alberto Gower knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Wilson. Sylvain Wilson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Watford kick off the second half!
48.22
Alberto Gower makes a simple pass to Sylvain Wilson. Sylvain Wilson plays a perfect one-two with Nicky Beresford and rushes in on goal... Sylvain Wilson tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.54
Chris Adams catches Del Whelan on the ankles. Chris Adams is given a warning by the referee! Del Whelan runs off the knock.
59.43
Paul Holloway flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gower. Alberto Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.02
Alberto Gower decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Wilson. Sylvain Wilson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Bill Greaves has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.22
Noe Prat knocks the ball to his team mate, James Bloomer. James Bloomer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Holloway.
71.29
Andre Colasante clumsily knocks into Nicky Beresford. The referee calls over Andre Colasante and shows him a yellow card! Nicky Beresford hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.12
Dennis Peckham takes it forward alone. Dennis Peckham makes a simple pass to James Bloomer. James Bloomer goes all the way! James Bloomer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.30
Marc Scowcroft kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford goes all the way! Nicky Beresford shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Bill Greaves easily smothers it!
79.51
Ronnie Granville knocks the ball forward to Alberto Gower. Alberto Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.53
Clive Armstrong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Galli. Neil Galli goes all the way! Neil Galli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
83.07
Chris Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Bloomer. James Bloomer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Holloway.
84.09
Chris Adams makes a beautiful solo run. Chris Adams plays a perfect one-two with James Bloomer and rushes in on goal... Chris Adams takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
87.08
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Sylvain Wilson of Watford
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.3%
36.7%
Play Area
29.1%
45.6%
25.3%