FMFA Division One, Stoke City vs. Watford (Wed Feb 27)


                           Stoke City  |  Watford
                              4-4-2 A  |  4-1-2-1-2 C
                        Aaron Burrows  |  William Doherty
                                       |
                        T_Courtois GK  |  GK B_Foster
                        N_Otamendi DF  |  DF K_Femenia
                       A_Thurston* DF  |  DF M_Zeegelaar
                           N_Clyne DF  |  DF K_Davies*
                           M_Kelly DF  |  DF A_Masina
                        E_Lecygne* MF  |  AM D_Quina*
                        A_Di_Maria MF  |  DM N_Chalobah
                     B_Schweinste- MF  |  MF T_Cleverley
                         S_Bennett MF  |  FW T_Deeney
                          S_Aguero FW  |  FW G_Deulofeu
                       Diego_Costa FW  |  MF Jorginho
                                       |
                        J_Haygaard SUB |  SUB H_Gomes
                     A_Christense* SUB |  SUB D_Janmaat
                           K_Zouma SUB |  SUB M_Bundu*
                         D_Jarvis* SUB |  SUB M_Howarth*
                        S_C-Moting SUB |  SUB A_Morelos*




Min. 1  :(sto) Diego_Costa takes possession 
          ...  Knocks it past K_Femenia 
          ...  He's through on goal 
          ...  Diego_Costa drives it towards goal ! 
          ...  It hits the post 
          ...  And goes clear 
Min. 1  :(wat) D_Quina* with a neat pass into G_Deulofeu 
          ...  G_Deulofeu with a graceful, looping effort ! 
          ...  But T_Courtois tips it over 
          ...  The Referee has given a goal kick 
          ...  He's not having the best of days ! 
Min. 3  :(sto) S_Aguero has a go! 
          ...  It hits the defender 
          ...  A_Di_Maria collects the loose ball! 
          ...  A_Di_Maria attempts to nutmeg B_Foster! 
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!! 
          ...  But it sails past the post !! 
          ...  B_Foster never had a chance! 
Min. 6  :(wat) T_Deeney plays a quick one-two with his team mate 
          ...  He runs towards goal now 
          ...  T_Deeney tries to chip the ball over T_Courtois! 
          ...  He's giving bats everywhere a bad name with that miss! 
Min. 7  :(wat) T_Deeney takes advantage of a mistake by N_Clyne 
          ...  It's a lucky break 
          ...  T_Deeney rifles it to the far post ! 
          ...  T_Courtois just watches float over the bar! 
Min. 12 :(sto) B_Schweinste- finds S_Aguero with a perfectly weighted pass 
          ...  S_Aguero smashed the ball towards the bottom corner! 
          ...  B_Foster with a superb tip over the bar 
          ...  He showed great Reflexes there 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  E_Lecygne* crosses it in! 
          ...  B_Foster comes out and claims it! 
Min. 16 :(wat) T_Cleverley with a slide rule pass to T_Deeney 
          ...  N_Clyne reads the situation well and wins the ball 
          ...  But it goes out 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  Jorginho curls it into the box! 
          ...  A_Masina tries to place the shot! 
          ...  T_Courtois saves it but to be fair he didn't have to move for that one 
Min. 22 :(wat) Jorginho gets to the by line 
          ...  He looks up and lobs in a cross 
          ...  G_Deulofeu is unmarked 
          ...  G_Deulofeu hits the ball first time! 
          ...  He could have let that bounce 
          ...  But T_Courtois punches it away 
          ...  That's gone out for a goal kick 
          ...  It was clear to everyone that T_Courtois got a touch 
Min. 24 :(wat) G_Deulofeu runs at the defence 
          ...  He nutmegs N_Otamendi 
          ...  He showed his class there 
          ...  G_Deulofeu with the punt towards goal! 
          ...  It takes a deflection! 
          ...  But goes wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  N_Chalobah chips the ball in towards the back post! 
          ...  It is kicked away by N_Otamendi 
Min. 30 :(sto) Diego_Costa runs at the heart of the defence 
          ...  Diego_Costa unleashes a pile driver ! 
          ...  He hits the side netting 
Min. 34 :(sto) S_Bennett looks around for support 
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now! 
          ...  He knocks a through ball to Diego_Costa 
          ...  Diego_Costa with the punt towards goal! 
          ...  B_Foster was lucky there 
Min. 37 :(wat) G_Deulofeu loses M_Kelly 
          ...  G_Deulofeu cracks a laser towards goal ! 
          ...  It hits off a defender! 
          ...  But goes clear to safety! 
Min. 37 :(sto) B_Schweinste- moves forward 
          ...  A_Masina fouls badly 
          ...  That looked malicious 
          ...  The Referee calls him over! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!/n The opposition manager looks like he's getting an erection from that decision! 
Min. 38 :(sto) N_Clyne with a measured ball to Diego_Costa 
          ...  Diego_Costa has time and space! 
          ...  He flicks the ball towards goal 
          ...  He has failed to hit the target! 
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss! 
          ...  He puts his face in his hands! 
Min. 41 :(wat) T_Cleverley moves out wide 
          ...  He plays the ball through to G_Deulofeu 
          ...  E_Lecygne* beats him to the ball 
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(sto) S_Aguero with a fantastic turn that puts him through on goal 
          ...  S_Aguero goes for the top corner ! 
          ...  B_Foster with a superb tip around the post 
          ...  When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  A_Di_Maria plays it into the danger area! 
          ...  N_Otamendi swings a leg at it! 
          ...  B_Foster with a great save 
          ...  He shows why he is the number 1 
Min. 45 :(wat) Jorginho plays a first time ball through the defence to D_Quina* 
          ...  But N_Clyne slides in two footed. 
          ...  The Referee has a look but waves "Play On!" 
Min. 46 :(sto) A_Thurston* brings the ball into the opposing area 
          ...  S_Aguero makes himself available 
          ...  K_Davies* wins control of the ball with his hand!! 
          ...  Play On!! 
Min. 47 :(wat) T_Cleverley jinks infield 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to T_Deeney 
          ...  But S_Bennett wins the ball from behind 
          ...  The crowd appeal but The Referee has none of it. 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Stoke City 0-0 Watford

Min. 46 :(wat) N_Chalobah boots it towards T_Cleverley 
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from M_Kelly 
Min. 49 :(wat) T_Cleverley looks to play the ball out wide 
          ...  He plays the ball across to G_Deulofeu 
          ...  But M_Kelly puts it in row Z! 
Min. 50 :(wat) M_Bundu* is being prepared to come on 
          ...  D_Quina* is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He applauds the crowd 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play AM 
Min. 50 :(wat) Watford made the switch to a E strategy 
Min. 51 :(sto) N_Otamendi gets the ball on the wing 
          ...  He cuts inside M_Zeegelaar! 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  A well-placed shot from N_Otamendi ! 
          ...  The shot deflects wide into the crowd!! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  S_Aguero chips the ball in towards the far post! 
          ...  B_Foster jumps well to claim it! 
Min. 52 :(wat) N_Chalobah finds G_Deulofeu in acres of space 
          ...  The cross hits G_Deulofeu on the butt and rebounds towards goal ! 
          ...  T_Courtois tips it over 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  M_Bundu* chips the ball into the area! 
          ...  It comes to K_Femenia 
          ...  He fires it towards to goal 
          ...  T_Courtois blocks the shot with his legs 
          ...  And he gathers it! 
Min. 54 :(wat) D_Janmaat replaces an unhappy K_Davies* and will play as a DF 
Min. 55 :(sto) B_Schweinste- with the first time flick to Diego_Costa 
          ...  Diego_Costa with a blistering shot ! 
          ...  B_Foster falls over 
          ...  But the ball sails wide anyway! 
Min. 57 :(wat) Jorginho looks up for support for support 
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now 
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now! 
          ...  T_Cleverley receives the pass and heads towards the goal 
          ...  N_Otamendi clears with a diving header 
Min. 58 :(wat) A_Morelos* comes on for T_Deeney and will play FW to the delight of the fans 
Min. 60 :(sto) A_Christense* is being prepared to come on 
          ...  N_Otamendi is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He applauds the crowd 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF 
Min. 60 :(sto) D_Jarvis* is going to be brought on 
          ...  E_Lecygne* is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF 
Min. 60 :(sto) S_C-Moting replaces S_Aguero and will play FW 
Min. 60 :(sto) A_Di_Maria looks around for some movement 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to D_Jarvis* 
          ...  D_Jarvis* attempts the shot! 
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide 
Min. 65 :(sto) A defence splitting pass from A_Di_Maria to S_C-Moting 
          ...  S_C-Moting keeps his head down as he hits the shot! 
          ...  But B_Foster gets down well to tip the ball wide 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  D_Jarvis* drives it into the box! 
          ...  S_C-Moting gets to it! 
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection 
          ...  B_Foster dives desperately to try and save it!! 
          ...  He can't get to it! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  The deflection beat B_Foster! 
          ...  Stoke City go in front now with that goal! 
          ...  Stoke City 1-0 Watford ...
Min. 66 :(sto) The Stoke City manager told his side to change to a P strategy 
Min. 66 :(wat) Watford made the switch to a C strategy 
Min. 67 :(sto) D_Jarvis* is taking a throw in 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He throws it to S_C-Moting 
          ...  S_C-Moting tries to chip the ball over B_Foster! 
          ...  He hits the sponsor hoarding with that effort 
Min. 70 :(wat) A_Morelos* breaks clear of the defence! 
          ...  He is clean through on T_Courtois! 
          ...  A_Di_Maria brings him down! 
          ...  He could be off here! 
          ...  The Referee reaches to his pocket! 
          ...  He jots down his name! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  I think he deserved that! 
Min. 72 :(sto) S_C-Moting latches onto the ball 
          ...  He has some space now 
          ...  D_Janmaat slides in to knock the ball out for a corner 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  D_Jarvis* lofts the ball in! 
          ...  B_Foster makes the catch! 
Min. 74 :(sto) S_C-Moting beats A_Masina 
          ...  A powerful header from S_C-Moting ! 
          ...  It looks good 
          ...  It hammers off the bar onto the line 
          ...  The referee talks to his assistant 
          ...  He waves play on 
          ...  Goal not given there! 
          ...  That looked like the wrong decision 
Min. 75 :(wat) A_Morelos* nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully 
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind! 
          ...  S_Bennett with a deliberate foul 
          ...  The Referee will want to speak to him 
          ...  The Referee reaches to his pocket! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  It is well within shooting range! 
          ...  M_Bundu* with the delicate chip over the wall 
          ...  T_Courtois fists it away 
          ...  That was a good save! 
Min. 76 :(sto) M_Kelly volleys it forward. He finds S_C-Moting 
          ...  S_C-Moting tries to catch the keeper out! 
          ...  It hits the post 
          ...  And goes clear 
Min. 78 :(wat) A_Masina retreats under pressure 
          ...  He hits the ball up field 
          ...  A_Morelos* latches onto the end of it 
          ...  A_Morelos* looks to see where T_Courtois is! 
          ...  He rifles in the shot! 
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection 
          ...  Wide !! 
          ...  That was fortunate 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  T_Cleverley drives it into the box! 
          ...  M_Kelly gets up well 
          ...  And he heads it clear 
Min. 81 :(sto) S_C-Moting beats D_Janmaat 
          ...  He showed great skill there 
          ...  Jorginho with a superb challenge 
          ...  The referee has given the free kick the other way! 
          ...  He gets a YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on 
Min. 83 :(sto) A_Thurston* skips past a challenge and gets over a cross to Diego_Costa 
          ...  But A_Masina wins the ball from behind 
          ...  The crowd appeal but The Referee has none of it. 
Min. 85 :(sto) A_Di_Maria with a 40-yard pass to Diego_Costa 
          ...  Diego_Costa strikes a wicked curler ! 
          ...  But B_Foster punches it away 
          ...  He commands his area so well 
Min. 86 :(wat) N_Chalobah floats the ball in to find G_Deulofeu 
          ...  But he stands on the ball and falls over!! 
          ...  M_Kelly picks up the loose ball and clears the danger 
Min. 87 :(sto) A_Christense* looks in some pain. He'll have to come off 
          ...  They have run out of substitutions. 
          ...  The other lot must be right dirty bastards 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(sto) D_Jarvis* plays it forward to S_C-Moting 
          ...  A_Masina reads the situation well and wins the ball 
Min. 91 :(wat) A_Masina moves out over to the edge of the pitch 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He plays the ball through to G_Deulofeu 
          ...  G_Deulofeu tries the shot ! 
          ...  T_Courtois makes a great save 
          ...  And he manages to hold onto it as well! 

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : bet365 Stadium
Attendance           : 33,518
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Stoke City Match Info
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Best player          : M_Kelly (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : S_C-Moting (65)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : A_Di_Maria (70), S_Bennett (75)
Injured              : A_Christense* (87)
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Watford Match Info
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Best player          : G_Deulofeu
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : A_Masina (37), Jorginho (81)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                              Stoke City  |    Watford
Attempts on Goal     :          17        |       12
Off target           :          10        |       5
On target            :           7        |       7
Possession           :          49        |       51
Corners              :           5        |       4
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       2
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :          10        |       7
Key Tackles          :           8        |       4
Key Passes           :          13        |       13
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Final Score          : Stoke City 1 - 0 Watford
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Player Statistics - Stoke City
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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T_Courtois     GK  27   2   3   2  23 |  94   7   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  28   0   0   0
N_Otamendi     DF   2  23   4   4  26 |  62   0   2   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  26   0   4
A_Thurston*    DF   2  23  11   2  22 |  94   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
N_Clyne        DF   2  22  13   4  24 |  94   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  26  10   0
M_Kelly        DF   2  22  10   2  23 |  94   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  59  10   0
E_Lecygne*     MF   2   3  22   2  23 |  62   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
A_Di_Maria     MF   2   3  23  11  22 |  94   0   0   3   0   1   0   1   0   0  -3  27  -2
B_Schweinste-  MF   2   9  22   9  25 |  94   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
S_Bennett      MF   2  10  22  10  21 |  94   0   1   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  10   7  -3
S_Aguero       FW   2   4  12  24  24 |  62   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  10   6
Diego_Costa    FW   2   3   4  23  24 |  94   0   0   0   0   6   0   0   0   0   8   8  18
J_Haygaard     GK  22   2   3   2  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Christense*  DF   2  24  10   2  23 |  27   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   8   8   8
K_Zouma        DF   2  24   8   2  26 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Jarvis*      MF   2   3  22   3  21 |  32   0   0   2   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  38   1
S_C-Moting     FW   2   3   4  22  25 |  32   0   0   0   0   5   1   0   0   0   0   0  29

Player Statistics - Watford
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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B_Foster       GK  27   3   2   1  24 |  94   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  12   0   0   0
K_Femenia      DF   1  22   7   3  25 |  94   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   3
M_Zeegelaar    DF   1  22   8   2  23 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
K_Davies*      DF   2  24   3   2  16 |  56   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
A_Masina       DF   1  22   6   3  23 |  94   0   2   2   0   1   0   1   0   0  23  17   0
D_Quina*       AM   1   2  24  12  21 |  52   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
N_Chalobah     DM   1   8  22   3  24 |  94   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
T_Cleverley    MF   1   5  23   5  25 |  94   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0
T_Deeney       FW   1   3   5  24  24 |  60   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   2
G_Deulofeu     FW   1   3   8  23  22 |  94   0   0   0   0   6   0   0   0   0   0   0  14
Jorginho       MF   1   5  24   3  24 |  94   0   0   3   0   0   0   1   0   0  -3  27  -3
H_Gomes        GK  26   2   2   1  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Janmaat      DF   1  23  10   4  25 |  38   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
M_Bundu*       AM   2   3  23  10  24 |  42   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   3
M_Howarth*     MF   2   3  22   4  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Morelos*     FW   1   3  10  26  23 |  34   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
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