Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 12,740 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
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 Del Gascoigne.
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 Del Gascoigne.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Port Vale get the match underway!
8.25
0-1Giorgio Vergassola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ciro Colasante. Ciro Colasante lofts in a cross ball towards Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Dayo Zanetti scores for Port Vale!!
15.41
0-1Nicolas De Souza takes a quick throw-in, which David Morrison takes on the chest. David Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
21.11
0-1Luca Pancu darts forward. Luca Pancu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Scott Kirkland.
24.03
0-1Gerhard Wallner hits a low pass to Dion Bolton. With a delightful solo run, Dion Bolton stretches the opposition's defence. Dion Bolton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Marquez.
28.14
Rio Cort sees Dion Bolton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dion Bolton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.25
Dayo Zanetti chips the ball to his team mate, Ciro Colasante. Ciro Colasante shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Marco Tomacic effortlessly smothers it!
42.15
0-1Giorgio Vergassola takes it forward alone. Giorgio Vergassola passes the ball forward to Ciro Colasante. Ciro Colasante knocks in a cross ball towards Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Gerhard Wallner!
45.00
Gerhard Wallner threads a neat ball through to Dion Bolton. Dion Bolton lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
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. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Derby County kicking off!
47.16
0-1David Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas De Souza but the linesman indicates offside!
49.09
David Morrison threads a neat ball through to Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare plays a quick one-two with Jaime Santos and rushes in on goal... Adriano De Cesare takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
53.00
Giorgio Vergassola knocks the ball forward to David Morrison. David Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Marco Tomacic manages to keep it out.
55.10
Natale Lavecchia darts forward. Natale Lavecchia shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
60.35
0-1Port Vale have made a substitution with Marcos Gainza replacing Jaime Santos .
63.23
Gerhard Wallner decides to run forward with the ball. Gerhard Wallner threads a neat ball through to Natale Lavecchia. Natale Lavecchia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.48
Leonardo Marquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nicolas De Souza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dion Bolton.
67.45
David Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.53
With vision, Jose Fortes Pastor laces a through ball forward to Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare whips in a cross ball towards Ciro Colasante. Ciro Colasante is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Marco Tomacic picks it out of the air!
77.04
David Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Gainza controls it well on his chest. Marcos Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Ciro Colasante. Ciro Colasante jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ciro Colasante scores for Port Vale!!
81.20
Gerhard Wallner makes a simple pass to Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Dominic Liddell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Scott Kirkland had no chance!! Goal for Derby County!
84.01
With great vision, Jose Fortes Pastor plays the ball forward to Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Gainza. Marcos Gainza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Natale Lavecchia.
85.03
Luca Pancu pushes mid-way up the pitch. Luca Pancu threads a neat ball through to Dion Bolton. Dion Bolton lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Leonardo Marquez clears it off the line with his head!
89.38
Jose Fortes Pastor flicks a high pass forward to Dayo Zanetti who brings the ball under control. Dayo Zanetti lofts in a cross ball towards Ciro Colasante. Ciro Colasante is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Without breaking stride, Leonardo Marquez plays the ball forward to David Morrison. David Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Gainza collects the pass. Marcos Gainza shoots from long range. Marco Tomacic gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marco Tomacic (GK)
7
2. Titus Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Luca Pancu (DEF)
7
4. Frank Haynes (DEF)
6
5. Natale Lavecchia (MID)
6
6. Rio Cort (MID)
6
7. Gerhard Wallner (MID)
8
8. Dion Bolton (MID)
6
9. Paolo Fletcher (ATT)
6
10. Matt Mcinnes (ATT)
6
11. Dominic Liddell (ATT)
8
12. Eddie Philips (DEF)
0
13. Tonci Seric (ATT)
0
14. Giacomo Pinzi (ATT)
0
1. Scott Kirkland (GK)
6
2. Giorgio Vergassola (DEF)
7
3. Leonardo Marquez (DEF)
6
4. Jose Fortes Pastor (DEF)
6
5. Younès Zeroual (DEF)
6
6. Nicolas De Souza (MID)
6
7. David Morrison (MID)
7
8. Dayo Zanetti (MID)
9
9. Jaime Santos (ATT)
6
10. Adriano De Cesare (ATT)
6
11. Ciro Colasante (ATT)
9
12. Marcos Gainza (ATT)
7
13. Chris Summerbee (DEF)
0
14. Kees Hamming (MID)
0