Welcome to the match between Watford athletic and Preston united

1'

Tiger Belcher attempted to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Freddie Perkins.

2'

Freddie Perkins sprinted to escape from Tiger Belcher.

Freddie Perkins delivered a float cross, Denny Cotterill stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Winslow Cowden headed it across the goal but Val Auttenberg headed the ball to safety.

4'

Devin Potter tried a long range effort but Denny Cotterill cleared the ball to safety.

5'

Ashley Reid hit the ball forward to Lonny Belcher, Lonny Belcher picked up on the ball before Coleman Carter could intercept.

Lonny Belcher evaded the challenge of Cecil Tate and hit a crashing drive from 25 yards.

Orval Bradford got back in time to make the save.

8'

Merit Jenkins stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Cecil Tate made a great interception.

10'

Cecil Tate struck the freekick over the wall. But Cecil Tate blazed it over the bar.

11'

Ashley Reid span past Coleman Carter.

Ashley Reid shot from distance. Cecil Tate approached too late to block it.

Orval Bradford got back in time to make the save.

12'

Freddie Perkins moved the ball forward for Ellis Norwood, Ellis Norwood latched onto the ball before Val Auttenberg could cut it out.

Ellis Norwood hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance but the shot clattered off Tiger Belcher.

14'

Vern Draper stepped away from Pat Allard and hit towards goal from 30 yards out.

Orval Bradford watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a terrible miss.

17'

Winslow Cowden tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

18'

Hildred Chance tried to play a long ball forward but The ball came off Devin Potter.

19'

Merit Jenkins moved the ball forward for Hildred Chance, Hildred Chance latched onto the ball before Devin Potter could reach it.

Hildred Chance knocked a lovely ball for Merit Jenkins, Spencer Howe failed to reach the ball.

Merit Jenkins hit the ball forward to Orson Combs, Orson Combs trapped the ball nicely before Pat Allard could reach it.

Orson Combs tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Kipling Patterson made a great interception.

20'

Vern Draper sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

21'

Ashley Reid laid it forward to Vern Draper, Vern Draper took possession of the ball before Coleman Carter could cut it out.

Vern Draper tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Cecil Tate did well to spot and intercept the cross.

22'

Cecil Tate made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Vern Draper.

26'

Tiger Belcher took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

27'

Spencer Howe played a pinpoint pass to Devin Potter, Hildred Chance couldn't cut out the pass.

Devin Potter faked a shot before cutting Merit Jenkins in a different direction.

Devin Potter laid it forward to Winslow Cowden, Winslow Cowden took possession of the ball before Hildred Chance could intercept.

Winslow Cowden hit a hopeful looking shot. Val Auttenberg failed to charge down the shot.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Winslow Cowden. He looked like he was short of match practice.

29'

Merit Jenkins sprinted to escape from Spencer Howe.

Merit Jenkins escaped from the challenge of Devin Potter and hit a speculative effort from 35 yards.

Brilliant saved by Orval Bradford.

31'

Denny Cotterill tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but Freddie Perkins got himself between the ball and goal.

32'

Freddie Perkins showed Denny Cotterill a clean set of heels.

Freddie Perkins sent in a float cross, Tiger Belcher stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ellis Norwood out-jumped Linton Garrard, then headed the ball upfield.

Freddie Perkins hit a fierce shot but Val Auttenberg cleared the ball to safety.

33'

Freddie Perkins played a perfect pass for Ellis Norwood, Ellis Norwood took possession of the ball before Tiger Belcher could cut it out.

Ellis Norwood played a lovely ball for Freddie Perkins, the ball was picked up by Freddie Perkins before Denny Cotterill could cut it out.

Freddie Perkins delivered the ball in from wide, Tiger Belcher failed to reach the ball.

Linton Garrard got up above Winslow Cowden and the ball was cleared.

34'

Denny Cotterill played the ball to Tiger Belcher's feet, Tiger Belcher took possession of the ball before Ellis Norwood could reach it.

Tiger Belcher fired off a medium-ranged shot but the shot clattered off Freddie Perkins.

36'

Spencer Howe powered past Hildred Chance!.

Spencer Howe shielded the ball from Merit Jenkins and smashed the ball towards the top corner from distance.

But Spencer Howe didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

38'

Tiger Belcher took the ball past Freddie Perkins.

The ball was struck by Tiger Belcher from 20 yards out but Ellis Norwood cleared the ball.

40'

Tiger Belcher tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Ellis Norwood.

42'

Denny Cotterill tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Ellis Norwood.

43'

Merit Jenkins sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Spencer Howe wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But it went over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

44'

Ashley Reid dribbled past Coleman Carter.

Ashley Reid attempted to lob the ball forward but Cecil Tate coolly intercepted the pass.

45'

Ellis Norwood dribbled past Tiger Belcher.

Ellis Norwood centred the ball, Denny Cotterill couldn't reach it.

Clayton Donaldson passed instantly to his left. Linton Garrard tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ellis Norwood struck it at goal! but Val Auttenberg got himself between the ball and goal.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Watford athletic maintained 56% of possession and 44% for Preston united. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Merit Jenkins brought the ball over the halfway line,Devin Potter missed his interception.

Vern Draper got well above Kipling Patterson to win the ball but the ball went bad.

51'

Devin Potter gave the corner straight to the opposition.

52'

Freddie Perkins received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Ellis Norwood, Freddie Perkins latched onto the ball before Vern Draper could intercept.

Freddie Perkins had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip. Tiger Belcher failed to charge down the shot.

But Freddie Perkins put it high and wide ... It was an epic miss.

53'

Cecil Tate hit the ball high towards Clayton Donaldson in the area, Clayton Donaldson brought the ball under control superbly before Vern Draper could reach it.

Clayton Donaldson shot for the top corner but Linton Garrard cleared the ball.

55'

Orson Combs fed the ball forward to Denny Cotterill, Ellis Norwood couldn't cut it.

Block tackle from Freddie Perkins, easily dispossessing Denny Cotterill before Denny Cotterill tried to pass the ball.

56'

Spencer Howe looked destined to score from long range but he lost the ball to Hildred Chance.

57'

Clayton Donaldson tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

59'

Lonny Belcher had the chance to score from the spot. Lonny Belcher struck his penalty emphatically but it was well saved by Orval Bradford!!.

61'

Freddie Perkins stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Tiger Belcher.

63'

Vern Draper delivered the ball to Ashley Reid, Coleman Carter tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ashley Reid looked destined to score from medium range but he was denied space by Cecil Tate.

64'

Pat Allard tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

65'

Clayton Donaldson tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

66'

Denny Cotterill went in with a successful block tackle on Ellis Norwood before Ellis Norwood attempted to deliver the ball.

67'

Cecil Tate directed the ball nicely to Coleman Carter, Coleman Carter latched onto the ball before Vern Draper could intercept.

Coleman Carter hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance but Ashley Reid cleared the ball to safety.

70'

Cecil Tate tried to jink past Vern Draper but it failed.

71'

Ashley Reid took the ball past Coleman Carter.

Ashley Reid had the strength to hold off Cecil Tate.

Ashley Reid tried to cross into the box but Coleman Carter had no problem in intercepting the ball.

72'

Ashley Reid played a perfect pass for Tiger Belcher, Tiger Belcher latched onto the ball before Coleman Carter could intercept.

Tiger Belcher evaded the challenge of Cecil Tate and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was a poor effort from Tiger Belcher. He was lacking match sharpness.

74'

Hildred Chance steadied himself for the spot kick. Hildred Chance scored the penalty after fooling the goalkeeper with a stutter-step!!. ... GOAL!!!

Watford athletic 1 - 0 Preston united

76'

Spencer Howe tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Hildred Chance got to the ball first.

77'

Ashley Reid played a great ball for Vern Draper, Vern Draper took it in his stride before Cecil Tate could reach it.

Vern Draper shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but the shot clattered off Coleman Carter.

79'

Denny Cotterill twisted past Ellis Norwood.

Denny Cotterill shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Freddie Perkins couldn't reach it.

It went close from Denny Cotterill ... A wasted opportunity.

80'

Merit Jenkins stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Tiger Belcher beat Pat Allard to the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Hildred Chance directed the ball nicely to Merit Jenkins, Merit Jenkins picked up on the ball before Kipling Patterson could reach it.

Merit Jenkins struck it!. Pat Allard didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Orval Bradford watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a poor effort from Merit Jenkins. He was lacking match sharpness.

81'

Tiger Belcher tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

83'

Denny Cotterill tried to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Freddie Perkins.

84'

Merit Jenkins was pressed by Devin Potter but he evaded the challenge and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

Merit Jenkins sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

85'

Ashley Reid played a pinpoint pass to Vern Draper, Vern Draper trapped the ball nicely before Coleman Carter could cut it out.

Vern Draper tried to dribble past Cecil Tate but Cecil Tate won the ball from Vern Draper.

86'

Ashley Reid tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Cecil Tate.

87'

Merit Jenkins tried to pass the ball forward but Spencer Howe did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

88'

Devin Potter made a good pass to Spencer Howe, Spencer Howe trapped the ball nicely before Merit Jenkins could reach it.

Spencer Howe tried to jink past Hildred Chance but Hildred Chance dispossessed Spencer Howe.

89'

Ashley Reid passed the ball to Vern Draper, the ball was picked up by Vern Draper before Coleman Carter could intercept.

Vern Draper sent in a float cross, Cecil Tate couldn't reach it.

Orson Combs climbed above Kipling Patterson, then flicked the ball forward.

Tiger Belcher evaded the challenge of Pat Allard and tried an audacious shot on goal.

Orval Bradford tried to save but he couldn ... Tiger Belcher scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Watford athletic 2 - 0 Preston united

90'

Ellis Norwood was pressed by Tiger Belcher but he evaded the challenge and tried to curl one in from long range.

Saved by Marmaduke Christison .

91'

Tiger Belcher hit the ball from long range but Ellis Norwood cleared the ball from danger.

92'

Val Auttenberg tried his luck from the freekick. But Val Auttenberg put it wide.

93'

Denny Cotterill passed the ball to Tiger Belcher, Tiger Belcher latched onto the ball before Ellis Norwood could reach it.

Tiger Belcher tried to get past Freddie Perkins but it failed.

End Match Watford athletic 2 - 0 Preston united