Match Report
| Derby County | Derby County |  |  | Tranmere Rovers | Tranmere Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Anthony Scales | A. Scales |  | 58 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 57 | | Steven Wright-Phillips | S. Wright-Phillips | ||||||||
| Fredrik Ljungberg | F. Ljungberg | | 45 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | Emile Palmer | E. Palmer | |||||||||
| Jacob Taylor | J. Taylor | | 44 | D | | 3 | | | D | 44 | | Eddie Higginbotham | E. Higginbotham | ||||||||
| Gareth Marsden | G. Marsden | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 | | John Bowyer | J. Bowyer | |||||||||
| Ian Delaney | I. Delaney | | 43 | D | | 5 | | M | 58 | | Les Mustoe | L. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Rio Mcgovern | R. Mcgovern | | 53 | M | | 6 | | M | 52 | | Ian Beckham | I. Beckham | |||||||||
| Alberto Philips | A. Philips | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 | | Jason Kasper | J. Kasper | |||||||||
| Jody Kasper | J. Kasper | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Marc Marsden | M. Marsden | |||||||||
| Alun Ball | A. Ball | | 41 | M | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Neil Pallister | N. Pallister | |||||||||
| Carl Cole | C. Cole | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Paul Fox | P. Fox | |||||||||
| Jody Ball | J. Ball | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Kemal Marr | K. Marr | |||||||||
| Liam Priestley | L. Priestley | | 45 | G | | 12 | | G | 45 | | Ian Oliver | I. Oliver | |||||||||
| David Wise | D. Wise | | 44 | A | | 13 | | D | 41 | | Joe Lumsdon | J. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| Danny Lampard | D. Lampard | | 44 | A | | 14 | | D | 41 | | Jacob Holloway | J. Holloway | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Tranmere Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Adams.
The pitch is in good condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Adams.
0.00
0-0Tranmere Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.06
1-0Rio Mcgovern sees Carl Cole in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Cole lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Ball. Jody Ball whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Steven Wright-Phillips with no chance!! Goal for Derby County!
6.41
1-0Rio Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Jody Ball collects the pass. Jody Ball knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Bowyer.
8.58
Alberto Philips passes the ball forward to Jody Ball. Jody Ball knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emile Palmer.
14.24
1-0Alun Ball barges into Emile Palmer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Emile Palmer runs off the knock.
16.10
Jody Kasper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Cole. Carl Cole knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Bowyer.
26.17
1-0Alberto Philips hits a low pass to Jody Ball. Jody Ball controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Steven Wright-Phillips comfortably gets down and covers it.
27.10
Jacob Taylor sweeps the ball long. Jody Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Wright-Phillips who gathers it comfortably.
33.31
John Bowyer flicks a high pass forward to Jason Kasper who brings the ball under control. Jason Kasper flicks a high pass forward. Neil Pallister controls it well on his chest. Neil Pallister tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Anthony Scales manages to gather it effortlessly.
34.26
1-0Alberto Philips plays the ball forward to Jody Ball. Jody Ball controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.16
Alberto Philips passes the ball forward to Carl Cole. Carl Cole knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emile Palmer.
45.00
Eddie Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham brings the ball forward. Ian Beckham threads a neat, attacking ball through to Kemal Marr. Some silky footwork from Kemal Marr provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Anthony Scales is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County have changed their lineup with Danny Lampard replacing Alberto Philips, David Wise replacing Alun Ball and Liam Priestley replacing Rio Mcgovern. Tranmere Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. The Derby County players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Derby County get the second half underway!
55.41
1-1David Wise clumsily knocks into Ian Beckham. David Wise is given a warning by the referee! Ian Beckham grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.17
1-1Derby County appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
65.22
Eddie Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Marc Marsden holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Marsden kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
66.57
1-1Eddie Higginbotham hits a low pass to Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham advances with the ball. Ian Beckham puts a great ball through. Neil Pallister runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
69.14
Les Mustoe knocks the ball forward to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister makes a defence splitting pass to Paul Fox. Paul Fox comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Anthony Scales with no chance!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
75.32
Marc Marsden passes the ball forward to Paul Fox. Paul Fox shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.44
1-2Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Jacob Holloway replacing Kemal Marr .
79.02
1-2Liam Priestley comes in with a late challenge on Jason Kasper. Liam Priestley is given a warning by the referee! Jason Kasper runs off the knock.
81.07
Ian Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Paul Fox collects the pass. Paul Fox lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.16
With great vision, Liam Priestley plays the ball forward to David Wise. David Wise knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Higginbotham.
85.49
Jason Kasper comes in with a late challenge on Liam Priestley. The referee brings Jason Kasper to one side and gives him a warning! Liam Priestley runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
22.1%
50%
27.9%
Scorers
| Jody Ball 3 | Kemal Marr 45 Paul Fox 69 Neil Pallister 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Pallister of Tranmere Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Anthony Scales (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fredrik Ljungberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jacob Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gareth Marsden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ian Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rio Mcgovern (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alberto Philips (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jody Kasper (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alun Ball (MID) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Carl Cole (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jody Ball (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Liam Priestley (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | David Wise (ATT) | 5 | |
| 14. | Danny Lampard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Steven Wright-Phillips (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Emile Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddie Higginbotham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Bowyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Les Mustoe (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ian Beckham (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jason Kasper (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marc Marsden (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Pallister (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Paul Fox (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Kemal Marr (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ian Oliver (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joe Lumsdon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jacob Holloway (DEF) | 6 | |