Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 18,205 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Sheringham.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Sheringham.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off the first half!
2.52
0-0Emile May flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Davies. Alan Davies edges inside the box! Alan Davies cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.29
0-0Ivan Delgado hits a low pass to Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Insley. Omer Insley rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Hamilton Parra reads it well. Well saved!
12.55
0-0Alec Mason hits a low pass to Eduardo Vidal. Eduardo Vidal threads the ball through to Marc Basler. Marc Basler makes a great pass forward. Dominic Brady sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
15.28
Arthur Eadie flicks a high pass forward to Emile May who brings the ball under control. Emile May chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of George Human. George Human shoots from just inside the box. Superb reactions from Johan Lárusson. What a save!
16.22
Eduardo Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hendry collects the pass. Paul Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Insley. With a superhuman jump, Omer Insley connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
20.42
Eduardo Vidal sees Marc Basler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Basler knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Insley. Omer Insley knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Hamilton Parra. What a save!
26.21
Benito Barban takes it forward alone. Benito Barban kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry edges inside the box! Paul Hendry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
33.52
0-0Arthur Eadie chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Davies. Alan Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Vidal.
36.27
Marc Basler makes a simple pass to Omer Insley. Omer Insley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hamilton Parra who gathers it comfortably.
42.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Marc Basler plays the ball forward to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
44.19
0-0Dominic Brady catches Edward Oakes in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Dominic Brady to come over. It's a red card!! Edward Oakes is a little dazed but should be okay.
45.00
Eduardo Vidal threads a neat ball through to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Oakes.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Derby County players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Derby County kick off the second half!
49.35
0-0Eduardo Vidal comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Clarke. The referee calls over Eduardo Vidal and shows him a yellow card! Alexander Clarke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.32
Eduardo Vidal passes the ball forward to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.14
Benito Barban makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Insley. Omer Insley sees Paul Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arthur Eadie.
59.44
Edward Oakes advances with the ball. Edward Oakes flicks a high pass forward. Alan Davies controls it well on his chest. Alan Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.30
0-0Derby County have made a substitution with Jannick Cantona replacing Marc Basler .Newcastle United have made a substitution with Alistair Granville replacing Arthur Eadie .
61.34
Eduardo Vidal threads a neat ball through to Omer Insley. Omer Insley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hamilton Parra who gathers it comfortably.
63.25
65.04
0-1Mike Rowett flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Clarke controls it well on his chest. Alexander Clarke knocks the ball forward to Alan Davies. Alan Davies whips in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
72.33
From the throw-in, Eduardo Vidal picks out Jannick Cantona. Jannick Cantona runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jannick Cantona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.58
Emile May flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Clarke who takes it down. Alexander Clarke runs straight at the defence! Alexander Clarke muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.10
Newcastle United have made 2 substitutions with Phil Collymore replacing Domenico Cannavaro and Kemal Lineker replacing Alan Davies .
83.49
Omer Insley catches Jon Robinson on the ankles. The referee calls over Omer Insley and shows him a yellow card! Jon Robinson stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.34
Benito Barban threads the ball through to Jannick Cantona. Jannick Cantona knocks the ball to his team mate, Omer Insley. Omer Insley edges inside the box! Omer Insley cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Hamilton Parra had no chance!! Goal for Derby County!
90.00
1-2Eduardo Vidal clumsily knocks into Emile May. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Eduardo Vidal!! Emile May runs off the knock.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Clarke of Newcastle United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Johan Lárusson (GK)
6
2. Benito Barban (DEF)
6
3. Alec Mason (DEF)
6
4. Roberto Marcos (DEF)
6
5. Ivan Delgado (DEF)
6
6. Marc Basler (MID)
6
7. Eduardo Vidal (MID)
3
8. Eddie Vassell (ATT)
6
9. Dominic Brady (MID)
3
10. Paul Hendry (ATT)
6
11. Omer Insley (ATT)
7
12. Jannick Cantona (MID)
7
13. Jorge Carbajal (ATT)
0
14. Julian Nunez (ATT)
0
1. Hamilton Parra (GK)
7
2. Jon Robinson (DEF)
6
3. Edward Oakes (DEF)
6
4. Arthur Eadie (DEF)
6
5. Mike Rowett (DEF)
6
6. Emile May (MID)
7
7. Alexander Clarke (MID)
8
8. Alan Davies (MID)
6
9. Seth Lawton (ATT)
7
10. George Human (ATT)
6
11. Domenico Cannavaro (ATT)
6
12. Phil Collymore (GK)
6
13. Alistair Granville (DEF)
6
14. Kemal Lineker (DEF)
6