Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Swansea City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.
0.00
0-0Derby County kick off the first half!
2.06
0-0Rio Cort flicks a high pass forward. Matt Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Matt Mcinnes finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
3.31
Gerhard Wallner knocks the ball forward to Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.34
0-0Robert Merson passes the ball forward to Gerhard Wallner. Gerhard Wallner makes a probing pass to Paolo Fletcher. Paolo Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.57
0-0Greg Clarke clumsily knocks into Gerhard Wallner. Greg Clarke is shown the yellow card! Gerhard Wallner runs off the knock.
9.06
1-0Gerhard Wallner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Postiga. Seeing a gap ahead, Tomas Postiga laces a through ball forward to Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Fletcher. Paolo Fletcher beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.33
1-0Gerhard Wallner knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Fletcher. Paolo Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Matt Mcinnes. With a superhuman jump, Matt Mcinnes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Ronnie Barry. Excellent save.
18.29
Gerhard Wallner passes the ball forward to Luca Pancu. Luca Pancu passes the ball forward to Paolo Fletcher. Paolo Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.37
Marcel Welter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianluca Ferazzoli. With a delightful solo run, Gianluca Ferazzoli stretches the opposition's defence. Gianluca Ferazzoli plays a one-two with Don Naysmith and advances towards the goal... Gianluca Ferazzoli shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
22.57
David Hitchcock sees a break and surges forward. David Hitchcock whips in a cross ball towards Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.51
Tomas Postiga threads the ball through to Paolo Fletcher. Paolo Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Wallner. Markus Wallner directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.40
Rio Cort chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Postiga. Tomas Postiga powers a header at goal. Ronnie Barry didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.15
1-0Tomas Postiga catches David Hitchcock on the ankles. Tomas Postiga is given a warning by the referee! David Hitchcock stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.01
Wayne Powell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Wayne Powell shoots from 20 yards but somehow Marco Tomacic manages to keep it out.
39.14
1-0Greg Clarke kicks a strong pass forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Clarke but he's offside!
42.37
Luca Pancu flicks a high ball forward to Titus Vieira who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Titus Vieira stretches the opposition's defence. Titus Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.47
David Hitchcock advances with the ball. David Hitchcock lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Clarke. Greg Clarke makes a convincing header but it misses the target by a large margin!
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. Swansea City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Swansea City kick off!
47.54
Robert Merson sees Tomas Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomas Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Fletcher. Paolo Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Markus Wallner. Markus Wallner makes a convincing header. Ronnie Barry easily punches it away to safety.
53.44
Markus Wallner runs straight at the opposition's defence. Markus Wallner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne Powell.
60.01
1-0Swansea City have made a substitution with Ugo Christie replacing Gianluca Ferazzoli .
61.06
Tomas Postiga threads the ball through to Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Hansen.
63.20
Rio Cort threads the ball through to Paolo Fletcher. Paolo Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Barry who gathers it comfortably.
66.34
Markus Wallner runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Markus Wallner lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Ronnie Barry gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
67.19
1-0Dominic Liddell catches Wayne Powell on the ankles. Dominic Liddell is given a warning by the referee! Wayne Powell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.46
Wayne Powell advances with the ball. Wayne Powell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Wayne Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Marco Tomacic is on top of it.
72.37
Tomas Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Fletcher who brings the ball under control. Paolo Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Omer Weaver.
73.30
Robert Merson decides to run forward with the ball. Robert Merson flicks a high pass forward to Matt Mcinnes who brings the ball under control. Matt Mcinnes whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Postiga. Tomas Postiga heads the ball goalwards. Good keeping from Ronnie Barry as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
74.13
1-0Rio Cort takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Wayne Powell gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
75.25
David Hitchcock knocks the ball forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith runs straight at the defence! Don Naysmith looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.47
Swansea City have made 2 substitutions with Brian Murrin replacing Gavin Hansen and Hauke Klinsmann replacing Greg Clarke .
78.51
Hauke Klinsmann clumsily knocks into Titus Vieira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Titus Vieira stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.25
Ugo Christie runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ugo Christie knocks the ball forward, putting Don Naysmith through on goal. Some good footwork from Don Naysmith provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.48
Dominic Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Rio Cort controls it well on his chest. Rio Cort whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Fletcher. Paolo Fletcher gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Ronnie Barry. Excellent save.
89.49
Robert Merson flicks a high ball forward to Rio Cort who takes it down. Rio Cort makes a probing pass to Paolo Fletcher. Paolo Fletcher lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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. Marco Tomacic (GK)
6
2. Luca Pancu (DEF)
6
3. Titus Vieira (DEF)
6
4. Robert Merson (DEF)
7
5. Tomas Postiga (MID)
7
6. Gerhard Wallner (MID)
7
7. Rio Cort (MID)
7
8. Markus Wallner (MID)
7
9. Dominic Liddell (ATT)
7
10. Paolo Fletcher (ATT)
9
11. Matt Mcinnes (ATT)
6
12. Lee Bridge (GK)
0
13. James Huckerby (DEF)
0
14. Graeme James (DEF)
0
1. Ronnie Barry (GK)
8
2. Gavin Hansen (DEF)
6
3. Wayne Powell (DEF)
8
4. Marcel Welter (DEF)
6
5. Omer Weaver (DEF)
6
6. Jermaine Maddison (MID)
6
7. Gianluca Ferazzoli (MID)
6
8. David Hitchcock (MID)
8
9. Victor Guerrero Lopez (MID)
6
10. Don Naysmith (ATT)
9
11. Greg Clarke (ATT)
6
12. Brian Murrin (MID)
6
13. Ugo Christie (GK)
7
14. Hauke Klinsmann (DEF)
5