Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 14,843 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gallacher.
The pitch is in great condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gallacher.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Derby County kicking off!
3.48
0-0Shaun Duberry makes a probing pass to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gunnlaugur Finnbogason.
8.23
1-0Ahmed Regragui drives a long ball upfield. Stuart Young whips in a cross ball towards Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.14
Jan Döring controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Duberry. Shaun Duberry threads a neat ball through to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.05
1-0Jan Döring flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Völler. Marcel Völler flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini shoots from distance but is denied by Romero P. Redondo. Excellent save.
20.18
1-0Adrian Venus catches Gunnlaugur Finnbogason on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gunnlaugur Finnbogason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.13
Matt Edworthy takes it forward alone. Matt Edworthy threads the ball through to Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Nwankwo Rowett reads it well. Good keeping!
22.53
Linus Kurth catches Jan Döring on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jan Döring stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.51
1-0Hannes Knapp brings the ball forward. Hannes Knapp whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Young. Stuart Young connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.55
1-0Ahmed Regragui catches Adrian Venus on the ankles. Ahmed Regragui is warned by the referee! Adrian Venus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.11
Alpay Kayis knocks the ball forward to Steve Grant. With a delightful solo run, Steve Grant stretches the opposition's defence. Steve Grant cuts inside the box! Steve Grant shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Romero P. Redondo gets down and covers it.
32.31
Bakary Kistner makes a simple pass to Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth plays a one-two with Stuart Young and rushes in on goal... Linus Kurth rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Derby County!
40.53
2-0With some swift thinking, Dietmar Winkler plays the ball forward to Steve Grant. Steve Grant decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Grant makes a pass forward but Duarte Sousa makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
45.00
Bakary Kistner passes the ball forward to Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth advances inside the box! Linus Kurth shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Nwankwo Rowett smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off!
55.11
Graeme Coppinger barges into Shaun Duberry. The referee calls over Graeme Coppinger and shows him a yellow card! Shaun Duberry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.40
Jan Döring makes a probing pass to Steve Grant. Steve Grant decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Grant shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Romero P. Redondo with no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
63.14
Shaun Duberry hacks Graeme Coppinger from behind! Shaun Duberry is given a warning by the referee! Graeme Coppinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.58
Marcel Völler threads a neat ball through to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
81.53
Shaun Duberry threads the ball through to Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.26
Hannes Knapp hits a low pass to Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheers as the veteran German celebrates his hattrick!
89.46
Dietmar Winkler hits a long diagonal ball forward. Duarte Sousa tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Romero P. Redondo!
90.00
Rui Bento runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rui Bento advances inside the box! Rui Bento takes a shot at goal. Nwankwo Rowett gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Linus Kurth 8, 32, 83 | Steve Grant 59 Adrian Venus 72 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Romero P. Redondo (GK)
6
2. Gunnlaugur Finnbogason (DEF)
6
3. Ahmed Regragui (DEF)
6
4. Matt Edworthy (DEF)
6
5. Tarik El-Karkouri (DEF)
6
6. Hannes Knapp (MID)
7
7. Bakary Kistner (MID)
6
8. Rui Bento (MID)
6
9. Graeme Coppinger (MID)
5
10. Stuart Young (ATT)
7
11. Linus Kurth (ATT)
9
12. Fabio Grieco (DEF)
0
13. Manuel Lopes (MID)
0
14. Jean-Guy Irles (MID)
0
1. Nwankwo Rowett (GK)
6
2. Dietmar Winkler (DEF)
6
3. Jan Döring (DEF)
6
4. Alpay Kayis (DEF)
6
5. John Bailey (DEF)
6
6. Shaun Duberry (MID)
6
7. Steve Grant (MID)
8
8. Marcel Völler (MID)
6
9. Duarte Sousa (ATT)
6
10. Adrian Venus (ATT)
6
11. Alessandro Orocini (ATT)
6
12. Gary Adams (MID)
0
13. Matthias Streich (DEF)
0
14. Moussa Moracchini (DEF)
0