Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Vitality Stadium where Walsall play host to Watford. A crowd of 4,689 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Walsall and Watford are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Walsall and Watford are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Watford kicking off!
4.08
0-0Wes Ince knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Newton. Edward Newton passes the ball forward to Gavin Prior. Gavin Prior knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dale Jeffers.
6.15
Simon Fowler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Prior. Gavin Prior knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Glynn Bowyer.
8.48
0-0Walsall are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Watford's defence.
9.30
Ross Laycock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Le Saux. Scott Le Saux passes the ball forward to Darren Hamilton. Darren Hamilton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Glynn Bowyer.
12.32
Watford are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Walsall's defence.
24.53
0-0Wes Ince chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Newton. Edward Newton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Prior. Gavin Prior shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.54
Des Konchesky threads the ball through to Ronnie Royce. Ronnie Royce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Peckham. Ashley Peckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Gardner.
38.57
0-0Des Konchesky clumsily knocks into Gavin Prior. The referee calls over Des Konchesky and warns him to calm down! Gavin Prior runs off the knock.
39.58
Ross Laycock knocks the ball forward to Edward Newton. Edward Newton makes a beautiful solo run. Edward Newton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dale Jeffers.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Walsall kicking off!
47.57
Ross Laycock makes a beautiful solo run. Ross Laycock sees a break and surges forward. Ross Laycock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dale Jeffers.
49.35
Simon Fowler knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Hamilton. Darren Hamilton finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.52
0-0Jonathan Youds catches Simon Fowler on the ankles. Jonathan Youds is given a warning by the referee! Simon Fowler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.09
Wes Ince chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Finney. Jonathan Finney controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Prior. Gavin Prior knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dale Jeffers.
66.27
Edward Newton brings the ball forward. Edward Newton shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.23
Jonathan Finney chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Hamilton. Darren Hamilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Deane who gathers it comfortably.
71.14
Edward Newton threads the ball through to Darren Hamilton. Darren Hamilton knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Prior. Gavin Prior connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.08
Ronnie Royce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Mortensen. Arthur Mortensen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Gardner.
75.15
Stan Williams knocks the ball forward to Edward Newton. Edward Newton makes a simple pass to Darren Hamilton. Darren Hamilton shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
81.25
0-1Jonathan Youds makes a beautiful solo run. Jonathan Youds plays a perfect one-two with Ashley Peckham and rushes in on goal... Jonathan Youds tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.28
Des Konchesky knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Green. Mick Green makes a probing pass to Arthur Mortensen. Arthur Mortensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
1
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
73.9%
26.1%
Play Area
28.4%
47.7%
23.9%
Scorers