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10/10/2056, Vicarage Road, Watford, England
EFL Trophy, G1
Watford Vs Blackburn

Watford play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: C McConnell (GK) , J Keenor (CB) , D Baker (CB) , R Evans (CB) , R Kelly (RB) , P Furguson (LB) , I Methven (CDM) , W Forsyth (CAM) , N Parkhill (RM) , A McNevin (LM) , V Fortuna (ST) And the subs are: A Emenalo (CB) , J Gallagher (CB) , N Ellis (CM) , R Hyndman (CM) , J Griffith (ST)

Blackburn play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: A Ryan (GK) , S Iloenyosi (CB) , J Fannon (CB) , S Berne (RB) , J Rattray (LB) , P Maxwell (CM) , D Pevey (CM) , L Hendrickson (CAM) , D Meehan (RW) , K McTyre (LW) , C Matthew (ST) And the subs are: G McCoun (CB) , A Flanagon (CB) , M Shone (CM) , R Begg (CM) , M Scully (ST)
Welcome to Vicarage Road in Watford, England where Watford will face Blackburn Rovers.  This is a group stage match of the EFL Trophy.  The attendance is 21164.

1' - Watford kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

7' - Nick Parkhill dispossesses James Rattray and takes the ball.  Nick Parkhill passes to Alex McNevin.  Sam Berne dispossesses Alex McNevin and takes the ball.  Sam Berne sees Connor Matthew making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

10' - Nick Parkhill finds Peter Furguson with a long pass.  Peter Furguson sees William Forsyth making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but William Forsyth is caught offside!  

20' - Jay Fannon slides the ball to James Rattray.  William Forsyth dispossesses James Rattray and gains possession for his team.  Watford try to launch a quick counter attack.  James Rattray tackles William Forsyth and the ball goes loose.  Peter Furguson speeds past Peter Maxwell.  

20' - Peter Furguson sees William Forsyth making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

22' - David Meehan chips a long ball to Stephen Iloenyosi.  Stephen Iloenyosi sees a run from Kenzie McTyre.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

31' - John Keenor sees Vince Fortuna making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Vince Fortuna is able to control the ball.  Vince Fortuna reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but William Forsyth overshoots the ball and it goes loose! Daniel Pevey slides the ball to David Meehan.  David Meehan attempts to hit a long range shot...and its in! It's a nice goal from David Meehan for Blackburn!  The keeper had no chance!

32' - Watford kick the ball off for the restart.  

35' - John Keenor finds Rhys Evans with a short pass.  Rhys Evans plays the ball to William Forsyth.  William Forsyth plays a short pass to John Keenor.  John Keenor spots a run from Nick Parkhill.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Nick Parkhill takes the ball.  Nick Parkhill attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...and Nick Parkhill scores!  Its a goal for Watford!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

36' - Blackburn kick the ball off for the restart.  

38' - Stephen Iloenyosi plays the ball to Jay Fannon.  Jay Fannon passes to Peter Maxwell.  Peter Maxwell sees a run from Lewis Hendrickson.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Lewis Hendrickson is caught offside!  

42' - Nick Parkhill finds Rhys Evans with a long ball.  Rhys Evans passes to William Forsyth.  Peter Maxwell dispossesses William Forsyth and the ball goes loose.  Alex McNevin plays a short pass to Nick Parkhill.  Nick Parkhill attempts to use his skills to beat Lewis Hendrickson.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

43' - Nick Parkhill crosses the ball into the box and finds William Forsyth.  William Forsyth directs a header attempting to beat the keeper...but its wide!

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Blackburn kick the ball off for the restart.  

48' - Sam Berne passes to Daniel Pevey.  Daniel Pevey plays a short pass to Peter Maxwell.  Peter Maxwell spots a run from Lewis Hendrickson.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Lewis Hendrickson takes the ball.  Lewis Hendrickson attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Lewis Hendrickson for Blackburn!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

48' - Watford kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - Rhys Evans passes the ball to Isaac Methven.  Isaac Methven slides the ball to Peter Furguson.  Peter Furguson sees a run from Vince Fortuna.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Vince Fortuna runs on to the ball.  Vince Fortuna looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

52' - Arthur Ryan sees a run from Connor Matthew.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Connor Matthew runs on to the ball.  Connor Matthew attempts a shot...and Connor Matthew scores!  That's a wonderful goal from the Blackburn player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

53' - Watford kick the ball off for the restart.  

56' - Nick Parkhill slides the ball to Rhys Evans.  Rhys Evans passes to Isaac Methven.  Isaac Methven plays a long ball to William Forsyth.  William Forsyth curves the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

59' - Connor Matthew speeds past Alex McNevin.  

60' - Connor Matthew sees Peter Maxwell making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Peter Maxwell takes the ball.  Peter Maxwell looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Peter Maxwell scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Blackburn player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

60' - Watford kick the ball off for the restart.  

64' - Peter Maxwell passes a long ball to Lewis Hendrickson.  Lewis Hendrickson tries to use ball skills to beat William Forsyth.  The opposing player is unable to stop Lewis Hendrickson who takes the ball forward!  

65' - Lewis Hendrickson spots a run from Connor Matthew.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Connor Matthew runs on to the ball.  Connor Matthew shoots...and its in! It's a fine goal from Connor Matthew for Blackburn!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

65' - Watford kick the ball off for the restart.  

69' - Peter Maxwell finds Daniel Pevey with a long pass.  Daniel Pevey sees a run from Kenzie McTyre.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Kenzie McTyre runs on to the ball.  Kenzie McTyre attempts the cutback, but the keeper, Corey McConnell, manages to get to the ball first!  

71' - Corey McConnell hits the ball long to William Forsyth.  Stephen Iloenyosi dispossesses William Forsyth and takes the ball.  Stephen Iloenyosi spots a run from Daniel Pevey.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Daniel Pevey is able to control the ball.  Daniel Pevey fires a shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Rhys Evans is going to be taken off.  Alastair Emenalo is going to be brought on.  

75' - Connor Matthew sees a run from Kenzie McTyre.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  William Forsyth will come off.  Noah Ellis is brought on from the bench.  

78' - John Keenor plays a short pass to Noah Ellis.  Noah Ellis tries to use ball skills to beat Lewis Hendrickson and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

80' - Noah Ellis sees a run from Nick Parkhill.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Nick Parkhill is able to control the ball.  Nick Parkhill tries to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Nick Parkhill for Watford!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

80' - Blackburn kick the ball off for the restart.  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Vince Fortuna will come off.  Jacob Griffith is going to be brought on.  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Jay Fannon is going to be taken off.  Adam Flanagon joins the game from the bench.  

82' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Stephen Iloenyosi will come off.  Gordon McCoun is brought on from the bench.  

88' - John Keenor dispossesses Adam Flanagon and gains possession for his team.  John Keenor plays a long pass to Isaac Methven.  Isaac Methven sees a run from Nick Parkhill.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Watford 2 - 5 Blackburn Rovers.