Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Derby County. A crowd of 2,818 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Both Luton Town and Derby County are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Derby County get the match underway!
3.33
Damien Benali passes the ball forward to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Sheringham. Mark Sheringham flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
10.42
Gavin Ritchie hacks Paul Mason from behind! Gavin Ritchie is shown the yellow card! Paul Mason grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.53
Paul Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Laycock. Nigel Laycock threads the ball through to Alfred Richards. Alfred Richards shoots from 25 yards but somehow Danny Beattie manages to keep it out.
24.02
Billy Summerbell passes the ball forward to Nigel Laycock. Nigel Laycock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noel Smith. Noel Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.43
Seth Power advances with the ball. Seth Power knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
30.11
Trevor Lofthouse knocks the ball forward to Alfred Richards. Alfred Richards shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
32.07
Gavin Christie threads the ball through to Damien Benali. Damien Benali kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
38.11
Carl Woodgate barges into Gavin Ritchie. Carl Woodgate is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Ritchie stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.31
Kevin Coppinger knocks the ball forward to Mark Sheringham. Mark Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.33
Darius Morris makes a probing pass to Nigel Joachim. Nigel Joachim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie goes all the way! Gavin Ritchie rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Luton Town kick off and get the second half underway!
47.26
Nigel Laycock passes the ball forward to Alfred Richards. Alfred Richards whips in a cross ball towards Noel Smith. Noel Smith heads the ball goalwards. Danny Beattie easily picks it out of the air!
48.27
Alfred Richards clumsily knocks into Darius Morris. Alfred Richards is given a warning by the referee! Darius Morris hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.23
Nigel Joachim brings the ball forward. Nigel Joachim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Titus Lowe who gathers it comfortably.
63.56
Nigel Joachim flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Sheringham. Mark Sheringham plays a perfect one-two with Gavin Ritchie and rushes in on goal... Mark Sheringham takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Titus Lowe manages to gather it comfortably.
73.35
Trevor Lofthouse threads the ball through to Alfred Richards. Alfred Richards plays a perfect one-two with Noel Smith and rushes in on goal... Alfred Richards cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.09
Seth Power deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie threads the ball through to Mark Sheringham but he's offside!
79.17
Darius Morris knocks the ball forward to Kevin Coppinger. Kevin Coppinger makes a probing pass to Mark Sheringham. Mark Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.41
Kevin Coppinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carl Woodgate.
85.14
Gavin Christie makes a simple pass to Kevin Coppinger. Kevin Coppinger kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie goes all the way! Gavin Ritchie shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Peter Grant clumsily knocks into Adam Hunt. Peter Grant is warned by the referee! Adam Hunt stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Ritchie of Derby County

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.8275862068966 vs 55.1724137931034
Play Area
Home team third: 28.74%, Midfield: 42.53%, Away team third: 28.74%

Scorers