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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play Watford in this league cup game. A crowd of 19,514 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Northampton Town kick off the first half!
2.00
Remco Meijer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Mike. Stanley Mike whips in a cross ball towards Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.12
Edgar Schomaker threads the ball through to Remco Meijer. Remco Meijer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.04
Brendan Weir makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Robson. Martin Robson whips in a cross ball towards Tim Gray. Tim Gray connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
8.12
Cristiano Gamberini makes a probing pass to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
9.02
Remco Meijer flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.52
Arek Joswiak flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Mike. Stanley Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomás Turdo who gathers it comfortably.
16.58
Seth Bastin sees space and advances. Seth Bastin makes a simple pass to Richard Minto. Richard Minto lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Robson. Martin Robson powers a header at goal. It's there!! Massimiliano Berg has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.22
Martin Fromm clumsily knocks into Lucien Ndiefi. The referee calls over Martin Fromm and warns him to calm down! Lucien Ndiefi runs off the knock.
26.25
Serafim Belodedici deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Gamberini. Cristiano Gamberini makes a simple pass to Stanley Mike. Stanley Mike tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.26
Tony Crooks flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Robson. Martin Robson plays a perfect one-two with Tim Gray and rushes in on goal... Martin Robson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.04
Tony Crooks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Robson. Martin Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Minto. Richard Minto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Minto!
39.43
Cristiano Gamberini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanley Mike. Stanley Mike tries a spectacular long range effort. Tomás Turdo easily smothers it.
40.37
Brendan Weir hacks Cristiano Gamberini from behind! The referee calls over Brendan Weir and warns him to calm down! Cristiano Gamberini gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.37
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.34
Edgar Schomaker threads the ball through to Remco Meijer. Remco Meijer passes the ball forward to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seth Bastin.
44.01
Arek Joswiak passes the ball forward to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Tomás Turdo manages to keep it out.
45.00
Arek Joswiak passes the ball forward to Stanley Mike. Stanley Mike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Watford kick off and get the second half underway!
48.43
Cristiano Gamberini barges into Brendan Weir. Cristiano Gamberini is warned by the referee! Brendan Weir gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.06
Wes Taylor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Robson. Martin Robson shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Massimiliano Berg has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.47
Edgar Schomaker knocks the ball forward to Arek Joswiak. Arek Joswiak passes the ball forward to Stanley Mike. Stanley Mike whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Tomás Turdo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.10
Remco Meijer flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Mike. Stanley Mike knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicky Granville.
59.05
Stephen Strachan knocks the ball forward to Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.39
Remco Meijer makes a simple pass to Stanley Mike. Stanley Mike knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.50
Cristiano Gamberini makes a probing pass to Stanley Mike. Stanley Mike controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
67.47
Edgar Schomaker kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Tomás Turdo.
69.19
Augusto Ednilson brings the ball forward. Augusto Ednilson knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
71.10
Stephen Strachan sees space and advances. Stephen Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Mike. Stanley Mike is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Tomás Turdo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.17
Stephen Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi flicks the ball with his head. Lucien Ndiefi scores for Northampton Town!!
84.47
Arek Joswiak makes a simple pass to Stanley Mike. Stanley Mike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.13
Augusto Ednilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Arek Joswiak. Arek Joswiak decides to run forward with the ball. Arek Joswiak whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Mike. Stanley Mike connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.13
Edgar Schomaker threads the ball through to Remco Meijer. Remco Meijer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stanley Mike. Stanley Mike knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicky Granville.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Stanley Mike of Northampton Town

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 8 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 75.609756097561 vs 24.390243902439
Play Area
Home team third: 21.95%, Midfield: 46.34%, Away team third: 31.71%