Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 8,727 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Derby County and Stoke City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Clive Davies.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Derby County and Stoke City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Clive Davies.
0.00
0-0Stoke City kick off the first half!
2.20
0-0Jon Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Gionatha Cossato!
3.36
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Nicola Ravanelli plays the ball forward to Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans puts a great ball through. Edward Best runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
4.53
0-0Dries Wilnis makes a probing pass to Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.38
0-0Dries Wilnis makes a beautiful solo run. Dries Wilnis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
9.18
Leonardo Ferreri makes a beautiful solo run. Leonardo Ferreri sees space and advances. Leonardo Ferreri shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.07
David Tavares makes a strong solo run forward. David Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Best. Edward Best finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Luis Diaz didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Nicky Galli plays the ball forward to Enrique Merino. Enrique Merino chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Svensson.
16.11
0-0Christopher Kans catches Nicky Galli on the ankles. Christopher Kans is given a warning by the referee! Nicky Galli stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.19
0-0David Tavares sees space and advances. David Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Paul Fowler collects the pass. Paul Fowler cuts inside the box! Paul Fowler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Nicky Galli.
25.18
0-0Corner kick to Derby County. Gill Tacchi chips it out wide. Robbie Nicholls comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
28.52
Nicola Ravanelli kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Best. Edward Best shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
32.22
1-0Gary Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gill Tacchi. Gill Tacchi flicks a high ball forward to Paul Fowler who takes it down. Paul Fowler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Luis Diaz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Samuele Maltagliati replacing Ronald Denneboom, Steven Benali replacing Jon Smith and Kemal Murphy replacing Leonardo Ferreri.
45.00
The whistle blows and Derby County kick off!
47.02
Gary Thomson passes the ball forward to Gill Tacchi. Gill Tacchi makes a simple pass to Edward Best. Edward Best shoots from long range. Luis Diaz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.40
Chris Le Saux takes a quick throw-in, which Evans Ferrari takes on the chest. Evans Ferrari sees a break and surges forward. Evans Ferrari sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Luis Diaz reads it well. Nice keeping!
54.16
Kemal Murphy sees Dries Wilnis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing composure, Dries Wilnis laces a weighted ball forward to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.32
Enrique Merino flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Maltagliati holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuele Maltagliati knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gionatha Cossato who gathers it comfortably.
60.06
Chris Le Saux chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Best. Edward Best plays a one-two with Paul Fowler and rushes in on goal... Edward Best takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.20
Peter Brand sees space and advances. Peter Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Gionatha Cossato manages to keep it out.
65.04
David Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Gill Tacchi. Gill Tacchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Best. Edward Best shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
66.24
Nicola Ravanelli passes the ball forward to Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
69.36
Gill Tacchi passes the ball forward to Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
73.18
Steven Benali controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.36
Gary Thomson hits a low pass to Nicola Ravanelli. Nicola Ravanelli darts forward. Nicola Ravanelli shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Paul Fowler 32 Edward Best 47 | Anthony Hibbs 73 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gionatha Cossato (GK)
7
2. Gary Thomson (DEF)
6
3. David Svensson (DEF)
6
4. David Tavares (DEF)
7
5. Evans Ferrari (MID)
6
6. Nicola Ravanelli (MID)
7
7. Gill Tacchi (MID)
8
8. Chris Le Saux (MID)
6
9. Paul Fowler (ATT)
9
10. Christopher Kans (ATT)
5
11. Edward Best (ATT)
9
12. Gary Greig (DEF)
0
13. Wouter Westerveld (DEF)
0
14. Jose Izquierdo (DEF)
0
1. Luis Diaz (GK)
7
2. Robbie Nicholls (DEF)
6
3. Nicky Galli (DEF)
8
4. Leonardo Ferreri (DEF)
6
5. Enrique Merino (MID)
6
6. Jon Smith (MID)
6
7. Dries Wilnis (MID)
6
8. Peter Brand (MID)
6
9. Stefano Fresi (ATT)
6
10. Anthony Hibbs (ATT)
8
11. Ronald Denneboom (ATT)
6
12. Samuele Maltagliati (ATT)
7
13. Steven Benali (MID)
6
14. Kemal Murphy (DEF)
6