Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 4,656 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Watford and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.55
Alberto Gower comes in with a late challenge on Noe Prat. Alberto Gower is given a warning by the referee! Noe Prat stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.56
Dean Dixon brings the ball forward. Dean Dixon makes a probing pass to Sylvain Wilson. Sylvain Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dennis Peckham.
4.13
Noe Prat kicks a strong pass forward to James Bloomer. James Bloomer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ronnie Granville.
9.46
Dean Dixon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Impey. Alfred Impey knocks the ball forward to Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.21
Del Whelan flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Wilson. Sylvain Wilson shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.37
Dean Dixon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Impey. Alfred Impey knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Wilson. Sylvain Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Mccann who gathers it comfortably.
28.06
Alfred Impey makes a simple pass to Sylvain Wilson. Sylvain Wilson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.52
Alberto Gower chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.37
Noe Prat passes the ball forward to Neil Galli. Neil Galli plays a perfect one-two with James Bloomer and rushes in on goal... Neil Galli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.45
Alberto Gower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Wilson. Sylvain Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Mccann who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Brian Rankin makes a simple pass to Craig Lisbie. Craig Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to James Bloomer. James Bloomer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edward Kasper who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Watford kick off and get the second half underway!
47.58
Ugo Shields flicks the ball to his team mate, James Bloomer. James Bloomer shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
49.14
Marc Scowcroft passes the ball forward to Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Rankin.
57.23
Marc Scowcroft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford tries a spectacular long range effort but Niccolo Mccann is on top of it.
60.08
Julian Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Whelan. Del Whelan sees a break and surges forward. Del Whelan shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.49
Paul Holloway kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Impey. Alfred Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Rankin.
63.08
Brian Rankin barges into Sylvain Wilson. Brian Rankin is given a warning by the referee! Sylvain Wilson runs off the knock.
65.32
Brian Rankin surges forward with the ball. Brian Rankin makes a simple pass to James Bloomer. James Bloomer knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Galli. Neil Galli heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
66.57
Paul Holloway chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Scowcroft. Marc Scowcroft knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Wilson. Sylvain Wilson knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.19
Del Whelan hacks Craig Lisbie from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Lisbie stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.49
Del Whelan makes a simple pass to Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
79.46
Paul Holloway threads the ball through to Alberto Gower. Alberto Gower chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Rankin.
85.22
Craig Lisbie passes the ball forward to James Bloomer. James Bloomer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


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

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
22.5%
48.3%
29.2%

Scorers