FT Watford 2 - 0
Manchester United
Commentary:
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Today's attendance is 21488.
90+4' Ball possession: Watford: 36%, Manchester United: 64%.
90+4' Goal kick for Watford.
90+4' Juan Mata goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
90+3' The referee shows Craig Cathcart the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
90+3' Craig Cathcart hand-balls.
90+2' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
90+2' Ben Foster from Watford is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+1' Good effort by Anthony Martial as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+1' Great skill from Anthony Martial as he dribbles past his opponents
90+1' Luke Shaw from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Watford: 44%, Manchester United: 56%.
90' Paul Pogba hand-balls.
90' Marcus Rashford releases a shot, it's parried by Ben Foster but he can't hold onto it...
90' Great skill from Marcus Rashford as he dribbles past his opponents
90' Anthony Martial puts in a cross...
89' Luke Shaw from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
89' Paul Pogba from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Ismaila Sarr is leaving the field to be replaced by Isaac Success in a tactical substitution.
86' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
86' Juan Mata puts in a cross...
86' Troy Deeney is penalised for pushing Harry Maguire.
85' Goal kick for Watford.
85' A lob by Mason Greenwood from Manchester United goes wide.
85' Paul Pogba sends a long ball upfield.
85' Ball possession: Watford: 45%, Manchester United: 55%.
84' A shot by Anthony Martial is blocked.
84' Great skill from Anthony Martial as he dribbles past his opponents
84' Christian Kabasele relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Luke Shaw puts in a cross...
83' Will Hughes is penalised for pushing Fred.
83' Paul Pogba from Manchester United takes a short corner kick from the left.
83' Craig Cathcart clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
83' Paul Pogba releases a shot, it's parried by Ben Foster but he can't hold onto it...
83' Some neat football here as Paul Pogba from Manchester United plays a 1-2 with Anthony Martial.
82' Harry Maguire sends a header towards goal, but Ben Foster is there to comfortably save it
81' Juan Mata from Manchester United swings in the corner from the right.
81' Craig Cathcart clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
81' Luke Shaw from Manchester United directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
81' Anthony Martial of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
81' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
80' Ball possession: Watford: 46%, Manchester United: 54%.
80' The match resumes with a drop ball.
80' The game is stopped.
79' The referee signals a free kick as Juan Mata from Manchester United trips Nathaniel Chalobah
79' Watford is in control of the ball.
78' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78' Kiko shoots from outside the box, but David De Gea has it under control
78' Paul Pogba relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Will Hughes swings in a cross from the free kick.
77' Etienne Capoue is leaving the field to be replaced by Roberto Pereyra in a tactical substitution.
77' Victor Lindelof is penalised for pushing Troy Deeney.
76' Paul Pogba shoots from outside the box, but Ben Foster has it under control
75' Goal kick for Watford.
75' Ball possession: Watford: 45%, Manchester United: 55%.
75' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Juan Mata from Manchester United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
74' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' A shot by Troy Deeney is blocked.
74' A shot by Gerard Deulofeu is blocked.
74' Great skill from Gerard Deulofeu as he dribbles past his opponents
73' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Goal kick for Watford.
72' Scott McTominay is leaving the field to be replaced by Juan Mata in a tactical substitution.
72' A direct free kick from Marcus Rashford is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play.
71' Christian Kabasele from Watford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Marcus Rashford
71' Marcus Rashford from Manchester United had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
71' Paul Pogba carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
71' Etienne Capoue is penalised for pushing Scott McTominay.
70' Ball possession: Watford: 43%, Manchester United: 57%.
70' Mason Greenwood is penalised for pushing Christian Kabasele.
70' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' Abdoulaye Doucoure is leaving the field to be replaced by Nathaniel Chalobah in a tactical substitution.
69' Adrian Mariappa from Watford is ruled offside.
69' Troy Deeney of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
69' A shot by Ismaila Sarr is blocked.
68' Gerard Deulofeu of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
68' Goal kick for Watford.
68' A chance presents itself to Mason Greenwood from Manchester United but his header goes wide
68' Marcus Rashford puts in a cross...
68' Troy Deeney relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Fred from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
67' Anthony Martial sees his shot deflected off target
67' Luke Shaw of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
67' The referee signals a free kick as Fred from Manchester United trips Troy Deeney
67' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
66' Ball possession: Watford: 45%, Manchester United: 55%.
66' Goal kick for Watford.
64' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
64' Jesse Lingard is leaving the field to be replaced by Paul Pogba in a tactical substitution.
64' Ismaila Sarr from Watford passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
64' Could be a good chance here as Gerard Deulofeu from Watford cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
63' Watford start a counter attack.
63' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
63' Goal kick for Manchester United.
63' Will Hughes goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
62' Poor play by Anthony Martial as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
62' Etienne Capoue from Watford swings in the corner from the left.
62' Gerard Deulofeu from Watford sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
62' Kiko from Watford sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
61' Abdoulaye Doucoure from Watford is ruled offside.
60' The referee signals a free kick as Marcus Rashford from Manchester United trips Etienne Capoue
60' Ball possession: Watford: 45%, Manchester United: 55%.
59' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Goal kick for Watford.
58' Daniel James is leaving the field to be replaced by Mason Greenwood in a tactical substitution.
58' Scott McTominay goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
58' Scott McTominay tests Ben Foster with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
57' Goal kick for Manchester United.
57' Etienne Capoue from Watford crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
56' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Jesse Lingard from Manchester United passes the ball, but his team mate can't benefit from it.
55' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Watford: 47%, Manchester United: 53%.
54' G O O O A A A L - Troy Deeney from Watford puts it away from the penalty spot!54' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - penalty for Watford!
53' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
53' PENALTY! - Aaron Wan-Bissaka charges Ismaila Sarr from behind in the box and the ref points to the spot!
52' Scott McTominay sends a header towards goal, but Ben Foster is there to comfortably save it
52' Fred swings in a cross from the free kick.
51' Abdoulaye Doucoure commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
51' Dangerous challenge by Abdoulaye Doucoure from Watford. Daniel James on the receiving end of that.
50' Christian Kabasele provided the assist for the goal.
50' G O O O A A A L - Ismaila Sarr with the goal!50' David De Gea could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
50' Poor play by Harry Maguire as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
49' Will Hughes swings in a cross from the free kick.
49' The referee signals a free kick as Scott McTominay from Manchester United trips Ismaila Sarr
49' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Ismaila Sarr hand-balls.
48' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Luke Shaw from Manchester United sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
47' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Dangerous challenge by Abdoulaye Doucoure from Watford. Fred on the receiving end of that.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Watford: 45%, Manchester United: 55%.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Troy Deeney from Watford is ruled offside.
45+1' Goal kick for Manchester United.
45+1' Oh no. From a promising position Troy Deeney from Watford miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
45' Ismaila Sarr puts in a cross...
45' Ball possession: Watford: 43%, Manchester United: 57%.
45' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
44' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' A shot by Scott McTominay is blocked.
43' Will Hughes from Watford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Scott McTominay
43' Jesse Lingard from Manchester United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
42' Gerard Deulofeu could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
42' Dangerous challenge by Troy Deeney from Watford. Harry Maguire on the receiving end of that.
41' Gerard Deulofeu from Watford is ruled offside.
41' Goal kick for Watford.
40' Ball possession: Watford: 45%, Manchester United: 55%.
40' Marcus Rashford from Manchester United directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Marcus Rashford from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
40' Goal kick for Manchester United.
40' A chance presents itself to Abdoulaye Doucoure from Watford but his header goes wide
40' Kiko puts in a cross...
39' Troy Deeney from Watford tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
39' A player from Watford takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
39' Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Abdoulaye Doucoure from Watford had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
39' Etienne Capoue from Watford heads the ball to a team mate.
39' Kiko puts in a cross...
39' Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Will Hughes swings in a cross from the free kick.
38' Luke Shaw pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked.
38' Luke Shaw from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ismaila Sarr
37' Victor Lindelof is penalised for pushing Troy Deeney.
36' Yellow card for Etienne Capoue.
36' Etienne Capoue from Watford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jesse Lingard
36' Anthony Martial from Manchester United is ruled offside.
36' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Goal kick for Watford.
35' Ball possession: Watford: 41%, Manchester United: 59%.
35' Goal kick for Watford.
34' A lob by Jesse Lingard from Manchester United goes wide.
34' CHANCE! Jesse Lingard finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
34' Jesse Lingard from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
34' Anthony Martial carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
34' Goal kick for Watford.
33' Anthony Martial from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33' A shot by Troy Deeney is blocked.
32' Anthony Martial from Manchester United is ruled offside.
31' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Ball possession: Watford: 42%, Manchester United: 58%.
30' The referee signals a free kick as Fred from Manchester United trips Ismaila Sarr
29' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Dangerous challenge by Jesse Lingard from Manchester United. Will Hughes on the receiving end of that.
28' Etienne Capoue relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Fred from Manchester United swings in the corner from the right.
27' Marcus Rashford from Manchester United sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
27' Safe hands from David De Gea as he comes out and claims the ball
27' Troy Deeney from Watford passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27' A shot by Troy Deeney is blocked.
27' Gerard Deulofeu of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
27' Gerard Deulofeu from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
26' Watford start a counter attack.
26' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Watford: 46%, Manchester United: 54%.
25' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
24' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
24' Jesse Lingard from Manchester United sends a deflected cross into the box.
24' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
23' Great vision by Victor Lindelof from Manchester United as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
23' Abdoulaye Doucoure puts in a cross...
23' Watford is trying to create something here.
22' Watford is trying to create something here.
22' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Luke Shaw from Manchester United crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.
21' Dangerous challenge by Etienne Capoue from Watford. Daniel James on the receiving end of that.
20' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
19' Ball possession: Watford: 43%, Manchester United: 57%.
19' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19' Fred from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Gerard Deulofeu
18' Craig Cathcart is penalised for pushing David De Gea.
18' Will Hughes from Watford swings in the corner from the left.
18' Kiko of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
18' Great defending by Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United to prevent his team conceding a goal.
18' Gerard Deulofeu from Watford sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
17' Could be a good chance here as Kiko from Watford cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
17' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
17' Marcus Rashford puts in a cross...
17' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
16' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Ismaila Sarr from Watford passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
15' Troy Deeney of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
15' Troy Deeney from Watford is ruled offside.
15' Ball possession: Watford: 47%, Manchester United: 53%.
15' The game is restarted.
15' Ismaila Sarr comes back onto the field.
14' It doesn't look good here as Ismaila Sarr is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
14' Ismaila Sarr is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
13' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
13' Watford is in control of the ball.
13' Great defending by Adrian Mariappa from Watford to prevent his team conceding a goal.
12' Troy Deeney relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Luke Shaw puts in a cross...
12' Fred from Manchester United takes a short corner kick from the left.
12' Christian Kabasele clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
12' Marcus Rashford from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
11' Anthony Martial from Manchester United is ruled offside.
11' Could be a good chance here as Jesse Lingard from Manchester United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
10' Ball possession: Watford: 51%, Manchester United: 49%.
10' Craig Cathcart relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Luke Shaw puts in a cross...
9' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' The game is restarted.
9' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
8' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Anthony Martial relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Will Hughes from Watford swings in the corner from the right.
7' Troy Deeney from Watford sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
7' Poor play by Fred as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
7' Abdoulaye Doucoure puts in a cross...
6' Goal kick for Watford.
6' Anthony Martial from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target
6' Daniel James puts in a cross...
5' The referee signals a free kick as Abdoulaye Doucoure from Watford trips Fred
5' Ball possession: Watford: 61%, Manchester United: 39%.
5' Etienne Capoue relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Fred swings in a cross from the free kick.
4' The referee signals a free kick as Etienne Capoue from Watford trips Fred
4' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Anthony Martial from Manchester United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
4' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
3' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Gerard Deulofeu from Watford had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
2' Watford is having a good opportunity to score.
2' Ismaila Sarr puts in a cross...
1' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' It's a cold day for playing football.
1' Watford kick-off, and the game is underway.
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