Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Port Vale. 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 Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
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 Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.
0.00
0-0Derby County kick off the first half!
3.18
1-0Kuami Bruno flicks a high pass forward. Steve Impey controls it well on his chest. Steve Impey plays a scrappy one-two with Bjorn Otto Bohinen and advances towards the goal... Steve Impey muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper, Fernando Loureiro, sees it late!! Goal for Derby County!
6.49
David Morrison threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Monteiro. Ricardo Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.07
1-1Nicolas De Souza threads a neat ball through to Pasquale Oshadogan. Pasquale Oshadogan runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Pasquale Oshadogan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.55
1-1Pasquale Oshadogan barges into Eugenio Cangini. Pasquale Oshadogan is shown the yellow card! Eugenio Cangini stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.38
1-1Isaiah Griffin flicks a high pass forward. Steve Impey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Impey kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Lineker. Colin Lineker puts a great ball through but Neil Platt is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
18.22
Eugenio Cangini knocks the ball forward to Colin Lineker. Colin Lineker knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Bjorn Otto Bohinen is offside!
20.15
Isaiah Griffin threads a neat ball through to Pablo Morales. Pablo Morales flicks a high ball forward to Colin Lineker who takes it down. Colin Lineker finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
21.50
1-1Eugenio Cangini chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Impey. Steve Impey flicks a high pass forward to Colin Lineker who brings the ball under control. Colin Lineker shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
22.08
Pasquale Oshadogan passes the ball forward to David Morrison. David Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas De Souza but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.40
Nicolas De Souza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Monteiro. Ricardo Monteiro shoots from distance but is denied by Nigel Cole. Excellent save.
28.25
1-1Robert Armstrong sees Pasquale Oshadogan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pasquale Oshadogan flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas De Souza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas De Souza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Bridges.
32.24
Leonardo Marquez flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas De Souza who takes it down. Nicolas De Souza flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Santos who takes it down. Jaime Santos plays a quick one-two with Nicolas De Souza and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Jaime Santos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
34.39
David Morrison hits a low pass to Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown plays a quick one-two with Ricardo Monteiro and rushes in on goal... Arthur Brown looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Nigel Cole reads it well. He makes it look easy!
39.08
Brian Tiler threads a neat ball through to Pasquale Oshadogan. Pasquale Oshadogan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Cole who gathers it comfortably.
40.43
Pasquale Oshadogan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
44.19
Isaiah Griffin hits it upfield. Neil Platt shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
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. Port Vale 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
Port Vale start the second half!
47.16
Danny Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza hits a low pass to Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Monteiro. Ricardo Monteiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.58
1-2Derby County have made a substitution with Wayne Cooke replacing Eugenio Cangini .
67.40
Brian Tiler flicks a high pass forward. David Morrison collects the pass. David Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas De Souza collects the pass. Nicolas De Souza knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Monteiro. Ricardo Monteiro makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
69.31
Steve Impey makes a simple pass to Kuami Bruno. Kuami Bruno lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Lineker. Colin Lineker shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
71.03
Neil Platt kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Lineker. Colin Lineker plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Platt and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Colin Lineker provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Fernando Loureiro reads it well. Excellent keeping!
77.09
Damien Bridges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne Cooke. Seeing a gap ahead, Wayne Cooke plays the ball forward to Neil Platt. Neil Platt makes a probing pass between the defence to Bjorn Otto Bohinen. Bjorn Otto Bohinen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Fernando Loureiro!
81.00
Leonardo Marquez hits a low pass to Pasquale Oshadogan. Pasquale Oshadogan shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
83.02
Brian Tiler knocks the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Oshadogan. Pasquale Oshadogan flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Monteiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Barrett.
84.48
Brian Tiler catches Neil Platt on the ankles. The referee calls over Brian Tiler and shows him a yellow card! Neil Platt runs off the knock.
87.24
Steve Impey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bjorn Otto Bohinen. Bjorn Otto Bohinen shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
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
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nigel Cole (GK)
7
2. Damien Bridges (DEF)
7
3. Isaiah Griffin (DEF)
6
4. Chris Barrett (DEF)
6
5. Kuami Bruno (MID)
6
6. Steve Impey (MID)
9
7. Eugenio Cangini (MID)
6
8. Pablo Morales (MID)
6
9. Neil Platt (ATT)
6
10. Colin Lineker (ATT)
6
11. Bjorn Otto Bohinen (ATT)
6
12. Ronnie Evans (GK)
0
13. Wayne Cooke (MID)
6
14. Guglielmo Flachi (ATT)
0
1. Fernando Loureiro (GK)
7
2. Robert Armstrong (DEF)
6
3. Brian Tiler (DEF)
6
4. Leonardo Marquez (DEF)
6
5. Danny Campbell (DEF)
6
6. David Morrison (MID)
6
7. Pasquale Oshadogan (MID)
6
8. Nicolas De Souza (MID)
7
9. Arthur Brown (ATT)
7
10. Ricardo Monteiro (ATT)
9
11. Jaime Santos (ATT)
8
12. Craig Marshall (DEF)
0
13. Jari Johansson (DEF)
0
14. Isaiah Adams (ATT)
0