Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 9,108 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mark Perry.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mark Perry.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Derby County kick off!
2.57
0-0Guy Landreau knocks the ball forward to Jimmy Pensalfini. Jimmy Pensalfini kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
3.44
0-0Harry Blake catches Danny Terry on the ankles. The referee brings Harry Blake to one side and gives him a warning! Danny Terry runs off the knock.
9.31
0-0John Barton threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Pensalfini. Jimmy Pensalfini flicks a high ball forward to Danny Terry who takes it down. Danny Terry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harry Blake.
14.13
Duncan Vassell flicks a high ball forward to Richard Laver who takes it down. Richard Laver threads a neat ball through to Anthony Joachim. Anthony Joachim skips past John Barton! Some silky footwork from Anthony Joachim provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.39
Tomas Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Jimmy Pensalfini who brings the ball under control. Jimmy Pensalfini runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jimmy Pensalfini whips in a cross ball towards Danny Terry. Danny Terry beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
16.08
Dean Robinson takes it forward alone. Dean Robinson rushes past John Barton! Some good footwork from Dean Robinson provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
24.07
0-0Shaun Carlton makes an attacking run forward. Shaun Carlton shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Neil Ritchie.
25.13
0-0It's a corner kick which Damien Plowright takes quickly, playing the ball short to Anthony Joachim. Some good footwork from Anthony Joachim provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
26.56
Carl Keane passes the ball forward to Danny Terry. Danny Terry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.56
1-0Dean Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Wesselmann. Simon Wesselmann advances inside the box! Simon Wesselmann rockets a shot on goal. Simon Wesselmann scores for Derby County!!
38.10
Jimmy Pensalfini clumsily knocks into Shaun Carlton. Jimmy Pensalfini is given a warning by the referee! Shaun Carlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.13
Shaun Carlton kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Joachim. Anthony Joachim finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Shaun Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Joachim collects the pass. Anthony Joachim shoots from 20 yards. Neil Ritchie gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
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. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bradford City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City get the second half underway!
48.14
Shaun Carlton flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Joachim. Anthony Joachim shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
49.50
Harry Blake flicks a high ball forward to Shaun Carlton who takes it down. Shaun Carlton darts forward. Shaun Carlton plays a scrappy one-two with Eddie Brighton and advances towards the goal... Shaun Carlton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Neil Ritchie. Excellent save.
53.05
1-0Jimmy Pensalfini flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Terry. Danny Terry runs straight at the defence! Danny Terry takes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Harry Blake.
54.41
Neil Wright-Phillips takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Alejandro Lopez tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.34
Shaun Carlton threads the ball through to Simon Wesselmann. Simon Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Joachim. Anthony Joachim makes a looping header on goal but is denied by John Barton. Excellent block.
57.34
Richard Laver advances with the ball. Richard Laver lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Wesselmann. Simon Wesselmann rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.33
2-0Bradford City have made a substitution with Graham Gallagher replacing Jimmy Pensalfini .
63.35
2-0Derby County are in full control of this game.
77.25
Derby County have made 2 substitutions with Damien Mcgovern replacing Shaun Carlton and John Griffin replacing Harry Blake .Bradford City have made 2 substitutions with Tarik Douchez replacing Stuart Collins and Alun Lawrence replacing Alejandro Lopez .
79.57
Dean Robinson makes a probing pass to Anthony Joachim. Anthony Joachim advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Anthony Joachim provides some space. He shoots at goal but Neil Ritchie is on top of it.
84.44
Guy Landreau knocks the ball forward to Graham Gallagher. Graham Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Naylor controls it well on his chest. Stephen Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent block by Duncan Vassell!
87.31
Duncan Vassell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damien Mcgovern. Damien Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Anthony Joachim. Anthony Joachim controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Richard Laver chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Wesselmann. Simon Wesselmann runs straight at the defence! Simon Wesselmann shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
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
| Simon Wesselmann 28, 57 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simon Wesselmann of Derby County |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Darren Carter (GK)
6
2. Mark Barmby (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Vassell (DEF)
6
4. Harry Blake (DEF)
6
5. Damien Plowright (MID)
6
6. Shaun Carlton (MID)
8
7. Richard Laver (MID)
7
8. Dean Robinson (MID)
7
9. Simon Wesselmann (ATT)
9
10. Eddie Brighton (ATT)
6
11. Anthony Joachim (ATT)
7
12. Damien Mcgovern (DEF)
6
13. Steve Boateng (DEF)
0
14. John Griffin (GK)
6
1. Neil Ritchie (GK)
7
2. Tomas Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Guy Landreau (DEF)
6
4. John Barton (DEF)
6
5. Stuart Collins (DEF)
6
6. Carl Keane (MID)
6
7. Jimmy Pensalfini (MID)
6
8. Neil Wright-Phillips (ATT)
6
9. Alejandro Lopez (ATT)
6
10. Stephen Naylor (ATT)
6
11. Danny Terry (ATT)
6
12. Tarik Douchez (DEF)
6
13. Alun Lawrence (GK)
6
14. Graham Gallagher (MID)
6