Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 4,643 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Derby County and Hartlepool United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
Hartlepool United start the match!
3.43
Erwin Vonk makes a beautiful solo run. Erwin Vonk makes a probing pass to Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
4.49
Del Mcgreal clumsily knocks into John Pearson. Del Mcgreal is warned by the referee! John Pearson stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.45
Sol Sherwood comes in with a late challenge on Walter Romero. Sol Sherwood is warned by the referee! Walter Romero runs off the knock.
10.20
Martín Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alain Weber. Alain Weber goes all the way! Alain Weber shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.20
Erwin Vonk kicks a strong pass forward to Damien Atherton. Damien Atherton takes it forward alone. Damien Atherton whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.31
Oluwashegun Okpara decides to run forward with the ball. Oluwashegun Okpara makes a simple pass to Walter Romero. Walter Romero tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
24.14
Martín Campos comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Midgley. Martín Campos is given a warning by the referee! Paolo Midgley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.22
Paolo Midgley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
28.01
Damien Atherton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.11
Paolo Midgley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.33
John Pearson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Graham Ripley clumsily knocks into Enrique Farinos. Graham Ripley is warned by the referee! Enrique Farinos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Derby County start the second half!
48.56
Gabriel Hernandez clumsily knocks into Walter Romero. Gabriel Hernandez is given a warning by the referee! Walter Romero runs off the knock.
53.11
Ronnie Owen passes the ball forward to Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
54.17
Martín Campos makes a probing pass to Alain Weber. Alain Weber shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.03
Enrique Farinos threads the ball through to Paul Bellamy. Paul Bellamy makes a simple pass to Alain Weber. Alain Weber whips in a cross ball towards Walter Romero. Walter Romero flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
67.49
John Pearson kicks a strong pass forward to Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.50
Ronnie Owen takes it forward alone. Ronnie Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson flicks the ball with his head but somehow Dale Rufus manages to keep it out.
75.37
John Pearson makes a probing pass to Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.07
Paolo Midgley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.00
Sol Sherwood flicks the ball to his team mate, John Pearson. John Pearson flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills goes all the way! Teddy Mills takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Martín Campos makes a simple pass to Walter Romero. Walter Romero goes all the way! Walter Romero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Scott Mills manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Alain Weber of Derby County
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
9
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
30.8%
41%
28.2%