MATCH THREAD: " WATFORD v CARDIFF CITY " MATCH THREAD

A little scrappy at the start of this second half, but Watford are looking a little better.

Cardiff break down the right and Wilson slides in Bacuna, who pulls it back to Moore in the box. He takes a touch and shoots, but it strikes an arm. Moore appeals for a penalty, but he was too close to the defender for it to be a penalty.

A big coming together between Ralls and Cleverley and it results in a free-kick in a dangerous area for Watford. Garner steps up to hit it...

Watford free kick

Straight in to the wall

Ojo goes into the book for a tackle after the block for a challenge on Garner. Looked like he won the ball.

A bit of needle here now.

Another free kick Watford

Cardiff clear it

Harris sets Wilson away through the middle but he is offside!

Watford then break and Nelson has to be strong to head a cross away from Deeney.

The ref is shocking

The ref is shocking

Shocking would be an improvement.

If only we’d started the season like this. We need to sell Pack and Murphy in Jan then get some one decent in.

Bacuna sprints back after a Vaulks throw is cleared and does brilliantly to dispossess Pedro.

Ralls body checks Ismaila Sarr as he looks to break and rightly goes into the book.

The ref is shocking

The commentator said he looks like he's come into the game straight from the gym. Maybe his shirt is restricting the airflow to his head...?

Seriously, some strange decisions but thankfully the important one went our way


LATEST: WATFORD 0 - 1 CARDIFF CITY

Cleverley off, Hughes on.

Sema off, Quina on.

Incredible save!

The ball is dinked over the top and Wilson loses his man. It falls to Quina and he takes a touch and drills a shot at goal, but Smithies makes himself big to deny him!

If only we’d started the season like this. We need to sell Pack and Murphy in Jan then get some one decent in.

On current form,we will struggle to loan them out,let alone sell em!!

Watford support starting to get anxious (partly thanks to the referee) and the long-throw tactic is being used to good effect by the Bluebirds

Joe Ralls gets a yellow card

Great save from Smithies as Quina gets through

Its all Watford now

Its all Watford now

City need to regroup right now; the positive being they've weathered the storm recently and a break away is always on the cards for us

Hoilett on for Harris

Garner's corner is met by Pedro and he turns his header towards goal, but Smithies does well to save!


Top interception from Morrison! Femenia puts in a dangerous cross but the skipper gets to it first.

Watford on top here.

City under constant pressure

Smithies save again

Sarr crosses to the near post and Nelson is there this time, putting it over his own crossbar for a corner...

City still defending resolutely, as Watford show their dominant side...

However, the Bluebirds are equally as resolute in their defending but need to find a little more composure and take the game back to Watford

What is it they say?? Attack can be the best form of defence!

Watford getting frustrated

Bennett sends in a cross but it's too long. Watford build again....

Watford commentary on subs saying city bringing on defensive midfielder in pack who's never passed forward in his life!

Defending really well but need to keep the ball for a bit longer to relieve the pressure

Moore flicks on Smithies' goal kick, but Ralls' right-footed shot flies over.