“Stephy Mavididi picks up early yellow card for cynical foul, setting tone for scrappy first half”
“Tempers flare in stoppage time as De Cordova-Reid and keeper Selvik both see yellow for heated argument”
Watford
Leicester City
Watford and Leicester City played out a frustrating goalless draw at Vicarage Road that will concern both promotion-chasing sides. The first half proved the more eventful period with three yellow cards flying in before the break, as both teams struggled to find rhythm in a scrappy encounter. Leicester's Patson Daka had the clearest opportunity in the 41st minute but failed to capitalize when well-placed. The second half descended into a series of substitutions and late niggle, with tempers boiling over in stoppage time as both Bobby De Cordova-Reid and goalkeeper Egil Selvik were cautioned for arguing. This stalemate does neither side any favors in the Championship promotion race, with both teams now needing to find more attacking impetus in upcoming fixtures.
Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Giorgi Chakvetadze from Watford has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Abdul Fatawu committed a foul for Leicester City.
Offside call against Leicester City. Abdul Fatawu has been flagged for being offside.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Stephy Mavididi of Leicester City takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area. The attempt is thwarted by Watford's goalkeeper, Egil Selvik, who makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist for this play comes from Jordan James.
Jordan James from Leicester City has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
James Abankwah committed a foul against Watford.
Offside call against Leicester City. Patson Daka has been flagged for being offside.
Substitution for Watford: Kévin Keben comes on to replace Formose Mendy.
The second half is underway with the score still tied at Watford 0, Leicester City 0.
The first half has concluded with the score tied at 0-0 between Watford and Leicester City.
The attempt on goal is thwarted. Stephy Mavididi from Leicester City takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist was provided by Abdul Fatawu.
The first half has concluded with the score tied at Watford 0, Leicester City 0.
The attempt is thwarted. Stephy Mavididi from Leicester City takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Abdul Fatawu.
Corner kick awarded to Leicester City after Formose Mendy allowed the ball to go out.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 8 minutes of stoppage time.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 8 minutes of stoppage time.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match halted due to an injury to Giorgi Chakvetadze of Watford.
Jordan James of Leicester City has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Giorgi Chakvetadze from Watford earned a free kick in the defensive zone.
Jordan James from Leicester City committed a foul.
The penalty was thwarted! Patson Daka from Leicester City took a right-footed shot, but Egil Selvik of Watford made a fantastic save, diving to his left to keep the ball out of the net.
Formose Mendy of Watford has given away a penalty following a foul committed in the box.
Formose Mendy of Watford has given away a penalty due to a foul committed inside the box.
Leicester City has been awarded a penalty! Abdul Fatawu was fouled inside the box.
Nestory Irankunda from Watford has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Luke Thomas from Leicester City committed a foul.
Giorgi Chakvetadze from Watford committed a foul.
Ricardo Pereira from Leicester City earned a free kick on the right flank.
Leicester City has been called for offside. Abdul Fatawu is positioned beyond the last defender.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Leicester City.
Match halted due to an injury to Jordan James from Leicester City.
Missed opportunity! Marc Bola of Watford attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a corner, but it went wide.
Corner awarded to Watford after Ricardo Pereira allowed the ball to go out.
Offside call against Watford. Mattie Pollock is caught in an offside position.
Stephy MavididiYellow CardStephy Mavididi of Leicester City has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Nestory Irankunda from Watford was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Stephy Mavididi of Leicester City committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered. Harry Winks from Leicester City attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left.
The attempt is thwarted. Jordan James from Leicester City heads the ball from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Harry Winks from Leicester City has earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Imrân Louza from Watford committed a foul.
Formose MendyYellow CardFormose Mendy of Watford has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Formose Mendy from Watford committed a foul.
Formose Mendy from Watford committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Leicester City after a deflection off Pierre Ekwah.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption due to an injury to Imrân Louza from Watford.
Corner awarded to Watford after a deflection off Stephy Mavididi.
Corner kick awarded to Watford after Caleb Okoli allowed the ball to go out of play.
The attempt on goal is thwarted. Edo Kayembe from Watford takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Nestory Irankunda.
The opening half begins...
Outstanding performance
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