My first match as a member of Watford World, the streaming audio & video (mostly audio) service that lets me listen to the play-by-play. I got frustrated trying to figure out why Eustace was sent off in the first half (more on that later), so I bit the bullet and bought the service (about $8/mo.). Not only do I get the Watford broadcasts, but just about any league football match in the U.K.. Here's what I heard:
The Hornets started Jay DeMerit today as was Collins Johns, the latter being swapped out for Lee Williamson at the start of the second half. Nathan Ellington sat out.
John Eustace was shown the red card after a marginally high tackle, putting Watford back on their heels a man down. It did not show as Watford dominated time of possession and denied any shots on goal from the league's number two squad. Eustace will miss the next three matches against Plymouth Argyle, Hull City, and Coventry City.
Watford's best scoring chance came to naught as Darius Henderson missed his second penalty shot in as many games. Hendo is now teetering on suspension himself, earning his ninth yellow card of the season today. Also in the race to see who gets a day off, Jobi McAnuff picked up his seventh.
Stoke City got defensive, even as Watford tired in the waning minutes, making no attack of any mention. Luckily for both squads, West Brom and Bristol City both lost today though the standings did not change.
Watford's next opportunity to close the gap on first comes next Saturday, March 22 at Plymouth Argyle. Kickoff is 10:00 am St. Louis time.
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