Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 9,495 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Kirkland.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Kirkland.
0.00
0-0Coventry City kick off and get the first half underway!
8.11
0-0Daniel Cadamarteri catches Colin Blake on the ankles. The referee calls over Daniel Cadamarteri and shows him a yellow card! Colin Blake grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.09
0-0Joe Impey runs up as Daniel Cadamarteri takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Joe Impey volleys a long ball forward. Nico Rohrschneider knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.22
0-0Ivan Bridges flicks a high pass forward. Nico Rohrschneider collects the pass. Nico Rohrschneider shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.19
Samuele Di Giuliantonio brings the ball forward. Samuele Di Giuliantonio sees space and advances. Samuele Di Giuliantonio shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
22.08
0-0Dean Gower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Iglesias. Julian Iglesias puts a great ball through. Colin Blake runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
26.23
Colin Blake threads a neat ball through to Devanir Faye. Devanir Faye knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Cadamarteri.
32.10
Daniel Cadamarteri decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Cadamarteri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Rohrschneider. Nico Rohrschneider knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.19
1-0Stan Butt flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Ball who takes it down. Stephen Ball flicks a high ball forward to Colin Blake who takes it down. Colin Blake lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Iglesias. Julian Iglesias jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Dion Sinclair, sees it late!! Goal for Derby County!
42.18
Lomano Ferdinand knocks the ball to his team mate, Devanir Faye. Devanir Faye passes the ball forward to Julian Iglesias. Julian Iglesias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Cadamarteri.
45.00
Dean Gower flicks a high pass forward. Julian Iglesias collects the pass. Julian Iglesias controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Derby County get the second half underway!
48.18
Jonathan Stroppa hits a low pass to Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruel Delaney.
49.10
Stan Butt takes it forward alone. Stan Butt flicks a high pass forward. Dean Gower controls it well on his chest. Dean Gower cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Dean Gower provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.54
Jonathan Stroppa passes the ball forward to Nico Rohrschneider. Nico Rohrschneider knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Stroppa. Jonathan Stroppa whips the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.21
1-0Stephen Ball flicks a high ball forward to Julian Iglesias who takes it down. Julian Iglesias sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Dion Sinclair!
60.58
1-0Coventry City have made 2 substitutions with Paul Burley replacing Graham Grant and Daniel Ljungberg replacing Ralph Gower .
73.19
Stephen Ball hits a low pass to Julian Iglesias. Julian Iglesias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joe Impey.
77.55
Des Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Rohrschneider. Nico Rohrschneider shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Pierpaolo Gritti gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
79.47
1-085.47
Stephen Ball hits a low pass to Lomano Ferdinand. Lomano Ferdinand controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Dion Sinclair gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julian Iglesias of Derby County |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pierpaolo Gritti (GK)
6
2. Ruel Delaney (DEF)
7
3. Samuele Di Giuliantonio (DEF)
8
4. Stan Butt (DEF)
7
5. Gilles Grondin (DEF)
6
6. Devanir Faye (MID)
7
7. Dean Gower (MID)
7
8. Stephen Ball (MID)
9
9. Lomano Ferdinand (MID)
6
10. Julian Iglesias (ATT)
9
11. Colin Blake (ATT)
7
12. Dean Fox (ATT)
0
13. Ernesto Morales (ATT)
0
14. Wayne Murray (ATT)
0
1. Dion Sinclair (GK)
7
2. Patrick Sheringham (DEF)
6
3. Joe Impey (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Cadamarteri (DEF)
6
5. Graham Grant (DEF)
6
6. Des Owen (MID)
6
7. Jonathan Stroppa (MID)
7
8. Robbie Cadamarteri (ATT)
6
9. Ivan Bridges (ATT)
6
10. Ralph Gower (ATT)
6
11. Nico Rohrschneider (MID)
6
12. Billy Beresford (ATT)
0
13. Paul Burley (DEF)
6
14. Daniel Ljungberg (MID)
6