Match Report
| Derby County | Derby County |  |  | Watford | Watford | ||||||||||||||||
| Mike Sturrock | Mike Sturrock | manager | Scott Tubbritt | Scott Tubbritt | |||||||||||||||||
| Alex Ritchie | A. Ritchie |  | 43 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 |  | Cataldo Correa | C. Correa | |||||||||
| Shabani Lefèvre | S. Lefèvre |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 |  | Mohammed Babayaro | M. Babayaro | |||||||||
| Pierre Mboma | P. Mboma |  | 74 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 74 |  | Nick Walker | N. Walker | ||||||||
| Nigel Serrant | N. Serrant | | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 |  | Leandro Haller | L. Haller | |||||||||
| Dean Gower | D. Gower | | 69 | M | | 5 | | D | 76 | | Nicholas Venus | N. Venus | |||||||||
| Nick Makin | N. Makin | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 76 |  | Martin Munoz | M. Munoz | |||||||||
| John Aloisi | J. Aloisi |  | 70 | M | | | 7 | | M | 61 | | Nigel Kanu | N. Kanu | ||||||||
| Devanir Faye | D. Faye | | 71 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Isaiah Stockdale | I. Stockdale | |||||||||
| Lamberto Rivalta | L. Rivalta | | 70 | A | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Brian Collymore | B. Collymore | |||||||||
| Edmundo Andres | E. Andres | | 37 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Gavin Brown | G. Brown | |||||||||
| Wayne Murray | W. Murray | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Matthew Oakley | M. Oakley | |||||||||
| Neil Marr | N. Marr | | 54 | M | | 12 | | G | 33 |  | Daniel Gabriel Mircea | D. Mircea | |||||||||
| Stan Butt | S. Butt | | 64 | D | | 13 | | M | 33 | | Gareth Riggott | G. Riggott | |||||||||
| Stephen Ball | S. Ball | | 61 | M | | 14 | | A | 55 | | Harry Bloomer | H. Bloomer | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Watford. A crowd of 7,723 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Byrne.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Byrne.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Derby County kick off!
6.44
0-0Brian Collymore flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Kanu collects the pass. Nigel Kanu shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
9.09
0-0Devanir Faye knocks the ball forward to Wayne Murray. Wayne Murray knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Makin. Nick Makin makes a convincing header. Mohammed Babayaro sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
10.50
0-0Nigel Serrant clumsily knocks into Martin Munoz. The referee calls over Nigel Serrant and shows him a yellow card! Martin Munoz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.17
0-0Shabani Lefèvre makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lamberto Rivalta. Lamberto Rivalta flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Andres controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Edmundo Andres shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Cataldo Correa. Excellent save.
18.07
1-0Nigel Serrant threads the ball through to Nick Makin. Nick Makin knocks the ball to his team mate, John Aloisi. John Aloisi whips in a cross ball towards Nick Makin. Nick Makin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.14
Pierre Mboma knocks the ball to his team mate, John Aloisi. John Aloisi sees space and advances. John Aloisi whips in a cross ball towards Lamberto Rivalta. Lamberto Rivalta shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.26
Nigel Serrant runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nigel Serrant finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.39
Nicholas Venus passes the ball forward to Nigel Kanu. Nigel Kanu knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Munoz. Martin Munoz plays a one-two with Matthew Oakley and advances towards the goal... Martin Munoz shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Alex Ritchie!
39.26
Nigel Kanu threads the ball through to Gavin Brown. Gavin Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Oakley. Matthew Oakley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Shabani Lefèvre. Excellent block.
42.18
Nick Makin flicks a high pass forward to John Aloisi who brings the ball under control. John Aloisi plays a quick one-two with Wayne Murray and rushes in on goal... John Aloisi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Isaiah Stockdale sees Martin Munoz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Munoz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half. The Watford players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Watford kick off!
49.09
2-0Edmundo Andres hacks Mohammed Babayaro from behind! The referee calls over Edmundo Andres and shows him a yellow card! Mohammed Babayaro runs off the knock.
51.28
Devanir Faye flicks a high pass forward. John Aloisi controls it well on his chest. John Aloisi finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.21
Dean Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Murray. Wayne Murray plays a one-two with Edmundo Andres and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Wayne Murray provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.51
Nigel Serrant kicks a strong pass forward to John Aloisi. Showing composure, John Aloisi laces a weighted ball forward to Wayne Murray. Wayne Murray shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.25
Nick Walker surges forward with the ball. Nick Walker flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Oakley controls it well on his chest. Matthew Oakley shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.50
Martin Munoz flicks a high pass forward to Matthew Oakley who brings the ball under control. Matthew Oakley shoots from distance but it flies wide!
61.11
2-0Shabani Lefèvre sees Nick Makin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Makin makes a probing pass to Edmundo Andres. Edmundo Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.14
Mohammed Babayaro makes a simple pass to Isaiah Stockdale. Isaiah Stockdale plays the ball forward to Brian Collymore. Brian Collymore threads a neat, attacking ball through to Isaiah Stockdale. Isaiah Stockdale tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
79.22
Nick Makin comes in with a very late challenge on Nicholas Venus. The referee motions to Nick Makin to come over. It's a red card!! Nicholas Venus grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.09
Isaiah Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Kanu controls it well on his chest. Nigel Kanu makes a simple pass, allowing Martin Munoz to run into the box. Martin Munoz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Alex Ritchie manages to keep it out.
84.17
John Aloisi makes a probing pass to Lamberto Rivalta. Lamberto Rivalta shoots from 25 yards. Cataldo Correa gets down and covers it.
85.21
Nigel Kanu advances with the ball. Nigel Kanu plays a one-two with Brian Collymore and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Nigel Kanu provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
89.38
Martin Munoz flicks a high pass forward. Brian Collymore controls it well on his chest. Brian Collymore shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Edmundo Andres sees Lamberto Rivalta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lamberto Rivalta tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alex Ritchie (GK)
6
2. Shabani Lefèvre (DEF)
7
3. Pierre Mboma (DEF)
6
4. Nigel Serrant (DEF)
8
5. Dean Gower (MID)
6
6. Nick Makin (MID)
4
7. John Aloisi (MID)
8
8. Devanir Faye (MID)
6
9. Lamberto Rivalta (ATT)
6
10. Edmundo Andres (ATT)
6
11. Wayne Murray (ATT)
6
12. Neil Marr (MID)
0
13. Stan Butt (DEF)
0
14. Stephen Ball (MID)
0
1. Cataldo Correa (GK)
7
2. Mohammed Babayaro (DEF)
6
3. Nick Walker (DEF)
7
4. Leandro Haller (DEF)
6
5. Nicholas Venus (DEF)
6
6. Martin Munoz (MID)
7
7. Nigel Kanu (MID)
7
8. Isaiah Stockdale (MID)
8
9. Brian Collymore (ATT)
7
10. Gavin Brown (ATT)
6
11. Matthew Oakley (ATT)
6
12. Daniel Gabriel Mircea (GK)
0
13. Gareth Riggott (MID)
0
14. Harry Bloomer (ATT)
0