Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Derby County. A crowd of 2,780 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Armstrong.


0.00
Blackpool start the match!
2.42
Alberto Philips sees a break and surges forward. Alberto Philips knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Haynes who gathers it comfortably.
8.45
Gilles Defoe takes a short throw-in bringing Gary Brown into play. Gary Brown runs forward with the ball. Gary Brown runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gary Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Ljungberg.
10.41
Chris Makin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper plays a one-two with George Adams and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Glynn Kasper provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.36
Jody Kasper catches Chris Makin on the ankles. The referee calls over Jody Kasper and shows him a yellow card! Chris Makin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.58
Gareth Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Rio Mcgovern controls it well on his chest. Rio Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Jody Ball. Jody Ball finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jacob Haynes manages to gather it.
22.51
Gary Brown flicks a high pass forward. George Winterburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Winterburn flicks a high ball forward to Glynn Kasper who takes it down. Glynn Kasper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.58
From the throw-in, Chris Makin picks out Scott Bolton. Scott Bolton threads a neat ball through to Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Adams but he's offside!
26.11
Carl Cole barges into Gary Brown. The referee calls over Carl Cole and shows him a yellow card! Gary Brown stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.12
George Winterburn chips the ball to his team mate, George Adams. George Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Kasper but the linesman indicates offside!
33.07
Martin Milligan decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Milligan decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Milligan makes a probing pass to George Adams but he's offside!
34.34
Chris Makin chips the ball to his team mate, Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper makes a great pass forward. George Adams runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
36.18
Gareth Marsden breaks forward. Gareth Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Jody Ball collects the pass. Jody Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Cole. Carl Cole whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carl Cole!
44.14
George Winterburn knocks the ball forward to George Adams. George Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Ljungberg.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackpool appear unchanged since the first half. Derby County have changed their lineup with Danny Lampard replacing Alberto Philips, David Wise replacing Alun Ball and Liam Priestley replacing Rio Mcgovern. The Derby County players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Derby County kicking off!
47.34
Jason Westwood knocks the ball to his team mate, George Winterburn. George Winterburn plays the ball forward to Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacob Taylor.
54.42
Chris Makin advances with the ball. Chris Makin kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Kasper but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.01
Gareth Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Liam Priestley controls it well on his chest. Liam Priestley kicks a strong pass forward to Jody Ball. Jody Ball shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.49
Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Brendan Coppinger replacing Martin Milligan, Harry Delaney replacing Chris Makin and Steve Stuart replacing George Adams .Derby County appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
61.57
Jason Westwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harry Delaney. Harry Delaney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Stuart. Steve Stuart lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Kasper. With a superhuman jump, Glynn Kasper connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Anthony Scales manages to gather it comfortably.
63.36
Fredrik Ljungberg gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Carl Cole whips in a cross ball towards Jody Ball. Jody Ball outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jacob Haynes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.23
Jason Westwood knocks the ball to his team mate, George Winterburn. George Winterburn passes the ball forward to Steve Stuart. Steve Stuart tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.32
Harry Delaney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Anthony Scales manages to gather it effortlessly.
73.15
Scott Bolton kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
75.50
Gareth Marsden barges into Steve Stuart. Gareth Marsden is shown the yellow card! Steve Stuart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.06
Harry Delaney sees Steve Stuart in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Stuart plays a one-two with Glynn Kasper and advances towards the goal... Steve Stuart shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
79.55
Gilles Defoe sees space and advances. Gilles Defoe decides to run forward with the ball. Gilles Defoe runs straight at the defence! Gilles Defoe looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.12
Jody Kasper threads the ball through to Carl Cole. Carl Cole sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69%
31%
Play Area
23%
41.4%
35.6%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carl Cole of Derby County

Match Ratings
1.Jacob Haynes (GK)
6
2.Ralph Westwood (DEF)
6
3.Jason Westwood (DEF)
6
4.Martin Milligan (DEF)
6
5.Gilles Defoe (DEF)
7
6.Gary Brown (DEF)
7
7.Scott Bolton (MID)
7
8.Chris Makin (MID)
6
9.George Winterburn (MID)
6
10.Glynn Kasper (ATT)goal scored
8
11.George Adams (ATT)
6
 
12.Brendan Coppinger (ATT)
6
13.Harry Delaney (ATT)
6
14.Steve Stuart (GK)
6

1.Anthony Scales (GK)
6
2.Fredrik Ljungberg (DEF)
6
3.Jacob Taylor (DEF)
6
4.Gareth Marsden (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Ian Delaney (DEF)
6
6.Rio Mcgovern (MID)
6
7.Alberto Philips (MID)
6
8.Jody Kasper (MID)yellow card
6
9.Alun Ball (MID)
6
10.Carl Cole (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
11.Jody Ball (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Liam Priestley (GK)
6
13.David Wise (ATT)
6
14.Danny Lampard (ATT)
6