Match Report


WatfordWatford     Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
George SwiftG. Swift56
G
1
G
51Gary ButtG. Butt
Florian ErlerF. Erler53
D
2
D
55Syd LinekerS. Lineker
Scott ElliottS. Elliott51
D
3
D
53Richard MendoncaR. Mendonca
Nwankwo GreavesN. Greaves48
D
4captain
D
51Gary LampardG. Lampard
Jason HendrieJ. Hendrie59
M
5
M
59Kieron BenaliK. Benali
Ben LoweB. Lowe56
M
6
M
58Jamie ElliottJ. Elliott
Emile HitchcockE. Hitchcock54
M
7
M
53Nico SchachtN. Schacht
Kieron LofthouseK. Lofthouse53
M
8
M
47Steven MarrS. Marr
Jonathan LuzhnyJ. Luzhny45
A
9
A
55Graeme ProctorG. Proctor
Eddie GascoigneE. Gascoigne43
A
10
A
48Robert FerdinandR. Ferdinand
Henry MarshallH. Marshall39
A
captain11
A
48Peter FormonP. Formon
 
Matt DavidsonM. Davidson47
D
12
D
50Simone ConticchioS. Conticchio
Luis TorresL. Torres45
M
13
D
46Trevor McManamanT. McManaman
Peter EtheringtonP. Etherington44
D
14
G
43Steven BarmbyS. Barmby

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Watford and Wolverhampton Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Hughes.


0.00
Watford start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.24
Jason Hendrie flicks a high pass forward. Henry Marshall controls it well on his chest. Henry Marshall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Lampard.
4.53
With some swift thinking, Nico Schacht plays the ball forward to Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor edges inside the box! Graeme Proctor strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
6.25
Kieron Lofthouse kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Marshall. Henry Marshall knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Luzhny. Jonathan Luzhny flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jonathan Luzhny!
10.43
Steven Marr kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Formon. Peter Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
14.28
Kieron Benali sees Peter Formon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Formon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.18
Kieron Benali changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kieron Benali lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.19
Scott Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Emile Hitchcock. Emile Hitchcock makes a probing pass to Jonathan Luzhny. Jonathan Luzhny knocks the ball forward, putting Eddie Gascoigne through on goal. Eddie Gascoigne makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.50
Jason Hendrie flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Gascoigne who brings the ball under control. Eddie Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Marshall. Henry Marshall connects with a diving header but it flies wide!
22.33
Richard Mendonca chips the ball to his team mate, Jamie Elliott. Jamie Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.12
Ben Lowe flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Gascoigne. Eddie Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Luzhny controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Jonathan Luzhny tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.57
Nwankwo Greaves threads a neat ball through to Emile Hitchcock. With great vision, Emile Hitchcock plays the ball forward to Eddie Gascoigne. Eddie Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Lampard.
36.33
Nico Schacht passes the ball forward to Peter Formon. Peter Formon flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Ferdinand. Nwankwo Greaves hacks Robert Ferdinand from behind! Robert Ferdinand appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
39.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Jamie Elliott laces a through ball forward to Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
42.33
With a delightful solo run, Jason Hendrie stretches the opposition's defence. Jason Hendrie lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Gascoigne. Eddie Gascoigne powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Watford appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Wolverhampton Wanderers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
49.33
Steven Marr knocks the ball forward to Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Formon but the linesman indicates offside!
51.17
Gary Lampard hits a low pass to Jamie Elliott. Jamie Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Robert Ferdinand holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Ferdinand whips in a cross ball towards Peter Formon. Peter Formon knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.33
Jamie Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Emile Hitchcock. The referee calls over Jamie Elliott and warns him to calm down! Emile Hitchcock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.21
Nico Schacht runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nico Schacht knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.37
Ben Lowe hits a low pass to Eddie Gascoigne. Eddie Gascoigne plays a quick one-two with Jonathan Luzhny and rushes in on goal... Eddie Gascoigne looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
61.43
Jason Hendrie darts forward. Jason Hendrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Lampard.
65.12
Kieron Lofthouse knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Gascoigne. Eddie Gascoigne shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.32
Emile Hitchcock chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Luzhny. Jonathan Luzhny knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Butt who gathers it comfortably.
72.33
Richard Mendonca threads a neat ball through to Steven Marr. Steven Marr passes the ball forward to Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand plays a one-two with Peter Formon and advances towards the goal... Robert Ferdinand makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! George Swift had no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
83.40
Syd Lineker threads the ball through to Kieron Benali. Kieron Benali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor rushes past Nwankwo Greaves! Graeme Proctor shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
89.05
Emile Hitchcock makes a simple pass to Jonathan Luzhny. Jonathan Luzhny knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Butt who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Robert Ferdinand clumsily knocks into Nwankwo Greaves. The referee calls over Robert Ferdinand and shows him a yellow card! Nwankwo Greaves stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Watford

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
26.8%
43.7%
29.6%

Scorers
Jonathan Luzhny 6, 24
Robert Ferdinand 15, 72
Peter Formon 51
Graeme Proctor 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robert Ferdinand of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.George Swift (GK)
6
2.Florian Erler (DEF)
6
3.Scott Elliott (DEF)
6
4.Nwankwo Greaves (DEF)
6
5.Jason Hendrie (MID)
7
6.Ben Lowe (MID)
6
7.Emile Hitchcock (MID)
6
8.Kieron Lofthouse (MID)
6
9.Jonathan Luzhny (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Eddie Gascoigne (ATT)
6
11.Henry Marshall (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Davidson (DEF)
0
13.Luis Torres (MID)
0
14.Peter Etherington (DEF)
0

1.Gary Butt (GK)
6
2.Syd Lineker (DEF)
6
3.Richard Mendonca (DEF)
6
4.Gary Lampard (DEF)
6
5.Kieron Benali (MID)
7
6.Jamie Elliott (MID)
6
7.Nico Schacht (MID)
6
8.Steven Marr (MID)
6
9.Graeme Proctor (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Robert Ferdinand (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
11.Peter Formon (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Simone Conticchio (DEF)
0
13.Trevor McManaman (DEF)
0
14.Steven Barmby (GK)
0