Match Report


Derby CountyDerby County     Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Anthony ScalesA. Scales58
G
captain1
G
51Darren CoppingD. Copping
Gareth MarsdenG. Marsden45
D
2
D
54Matt CutlerM. Cutler
Fredrik LjungbergF. Ljungberg45
D
3
D
49Greg HuckerbyG. Huckerby
Jacob TaylorJ. Taylor44
D
4
D
48Frank ChadwickF. Chadwick
Ian DelaneyI. Delaney43
D
5
M
60Wes GoldbergW. Goldberg
Rio McgovernR. Mcgovern53
M
6captain
M
49Ross ArmstrongR. Armstrong
Alberto PhilipsA. Philips47
M
7
M
47Henry MacleanH. Maclean
Jody KasperJ. Kasper41
M
8
M
45Alfred DixonA. Dixon
Alun BallA. Ball41
M
9
A
56Liam SerrantL. Serrant
Carl ColeC. Cole50
A
10
A
55Ruben FonsecaR. Fonseca
Jody BallJ. Ball49
A
11
A
50Isaiah HapgoodI. Hapgood
 
Liam PriestleyL. Priestley45
G
12
D
47Del ImpeyD. Impey
David WiseD. Wise44
A
13
D
45Andy GreenA. Green
Danny LampardD. Lampard44
A
14
D
44Isaiah EdworthyI. Edworthy

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Woodcock.


0.00
Derby County get the match underway!
2.55
Rio Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Carl Cole. Carl Cole lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Ball. Jody Ball beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
4.50
Jody Kasper threads a neat ball through to Carl Cole. Carl Cole finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.59
Ruben Fonseca comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Taylor. The referee calls over Ruben Fonseca and shows him a yellow card! Jacob Taylor carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.30
Jacob Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Mcgovern. Rio Mcgovern surges forward with the ball. Rio Mcgovern lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Ball. Jody Ball jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.23
Alun Ball clumsily knocks into Wes Goldberg. The referee calls over Alun Ball and warns him to calm down! Wes Goldberg runs off the knock.
20.06
Henry Maclean knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gareth Marsden.
21.13
Henry Maclean threads a neat ball through to Liam Serrant. Liam Serrant finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Anthony Scales as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
22.15
It's a corner kick. Henry Maclean loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Alun Ball reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
28.21
Alun Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Jody Ball. Jody Ball knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frank Chadwick.
30.20
Alberto Philips flicks the ball to his team mate, Jody Ball. Jody Ball shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Darren Copping with no chance!! Goal for Derby County!
34.07
Frank Chadwick flicks a high pass forward to Ross Armstrong who brings the ball under control. Ross Armstrong passes the ball forward to Liam Serrant. Liam Serrant shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
Alberto Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Cole. Carl Cole plays a scrappy one-two with Jody Ball and advances towards the goal... Carl Cole comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Darren Copping is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. The Wolverhampton Wanderers players seem much more motivated whilst the Derby County players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
53.58
Henry Maclean runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Henry Maclean makes a probing pass to Liam Serrant but he's offside!
55.02
Fredrik Ljungberg comes in with a late challenge on Ruben Fonseca. Fredrik Ljungberg is shown the yellow card! Ruben Fonseca runs off the knock.
60.57
Alfred Dixon threads a neat ball through to Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca sees Isaiah Hapgood just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah Hapgood looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Isaiah Hapgood!
66.37
Liam Priestley chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Ball. Jody Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darren Copping who gathers it comfortably.
69.45
Ian Delaney comes in with a late challenge on Isaiah Hapgood. The referee calls over Ian Delaney and shows him a yellow card! Isaiah Hapgood stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.32
Ross Armstrong flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Hapgood collects the pass. Isaiah Hapgood runs straight at the defence! Isaiah Hapgood takes a shot at goal. Isaiah Hapgood scores for Wolverhampton Wanderers!!
75.42
David Wise controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Cole. Carl Cole sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Darren Copping effortlessly smothers it!
81.26
Frank Chadwick takes a quick throw-in. Matt Cutler passes the ball forward to Ross Armstrong. Ross Armstrong sees a break and surges forward. Ross Armstrong rushes past Fredrik Ljungberg! Ross Armstrong tries a spectacular strike. Ross Armstrong scores for Wolverhampton Wanderers!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Derby County

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
24.7%
50.7%
24.7%

Scorers
Jody Ball 30
Carl Cole 45
Isaiah Hapgood 61, 71
Ross Armstrong 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Isaiah Hapgood of Wolverhampton Wanderers

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

1.Darren Copping (GK)
6
2.Matt Cutler (DEF)
6
3.Greg Huckerby (DEF)
6
4.Frank Chadwick (DEF)
6
5.Wes Goldberg (MID)
6
6.Ross Armstrong (MID)goal scored
9
7.Henry Maclean (MID)
7
8.Alfred Dixon (MID)
6
9.Liam Serrant (ATT)
6
10.Ruben Fonseca (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Isaiah Hapgood (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Del Impey (DEF)
0
13.Andy Green (DEF)
0
14.Isaiah Edworthy (DEF)
0