Match Report


Manchester CityManchester City     Derby CountyDerby County
Computer Player Computer Player Andy Moyes Andy Moyes
Gavin ElliottG. Elliott66
G
1captain
G
80Johan LárussonJ. Lárusson
Adrian PattersonA. Patterson64
D
2
D
75Benito BarbanB. Barban
Anthony MendoncaA. Mendonca58
D
3
D
74Nick HuckerbyN. Huckerby
Dave ThatcherD. Thatcher57
D
4
D
75Steffen LaudrupS. Laudrup
Stuart StrachanS. Strachan68
M
5
D
76Ivan DelgadoI. Delgado
Gary McStayG. McStay67
M
captain6
M
77Duncan NaylorD. Naylor
Brian Lua-LuaB. Lua-Lua67
M
7
M
82Marc BaslerM. Basler
Jamie Le SauxJ. Le Saux67
M
8
M
81Dominic BradyD. Brady
Del KoncheskyD. Konchesky64
A
9
A
80Jorge CarbajalJ. Carbajal
Leonardo VergesL. Verges64
A
10
A
76Omer InsleyO. Insley
Mick LoweM. Lowe60
A
11
A
75Paul HendryP. Hendry
 
Ugo DuberryU. Duberry63
M
12
D
73Roberto MarcosR. Marcos
Dean JosephD. Joseph60
A
13
M
84Edmundo CaballeroE. Caballero
Aaron SmithA. Smith54
A
14
A
74Eddie VassellE. Vassell

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Derby County. A crowd of 16,186 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Fenton.


0.00
The first half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
2.39
Dominic Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adrian Patterson.
9.28
Seeing Marc Basler's run, Dominic Brady quickly throws the ball into his path. Marc Basler knocks the ball forward to Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Omer Insley. Omer Insley shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.21
Steffen Laudrup knocks the ball forward to Marc Basler. Marc Basler flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
16.56
Duncan Naylor chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Derby County!
21.57
Duncan Naylor flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Carbajal collects the pass. Jorge Carbajal plays a one-two with Paul Hendry and advances towards the goal... Jorge Carbajal muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.14
Brian Lua-Lua flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Johan Lárusson. What a great pair of hands!
30.55
Jamie Le Saux threads a neat ball through to Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Huckerby.
32.02
Brian Lua-Lua comes in with a late challenge on Marc Basler. The referee calls over Brian Lua-Lua and shows him a yellow card! Marc Basler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.14
Ivan Delgado hits a low pass to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Omer Insley who brings the ball under control. Omer Insley passes the ball forward but Marc Basler is offside!
34.12
Gary McStay changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary McStay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
36.24
Gary McStay flicks a high pass forward to Leonardo Verges who brings the ball under control. Leonardo Verges shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
39.35
Steffen Laudrup threads a neat ball through to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Omer Insley. Omer Insley rushes past Dave Thatcher! Omer Insley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
40.55
Duncan Naylor flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Carbajal controls it well on his chest. Jorge Carbajal lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry beats his man to it with a header but somehow Gavin Elliott manages to keep it out.
42.02
Dominic Brady knocks the ball forward to Omer Insley. Omer Insley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.22
Duncan Naylor brings the ball forward. Duncan Naylor kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal whips in a cross ball towards Omer Insley. Omer Insley makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Stuart Strachan sees Mick Lowe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mick Lowe lofts in a cross ball towards Gary McStay. Gary McStay knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Derby County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Derby County players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Derby County kick off!
47.28
Jorge Carbajal threads the ball through to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
49.52
Brian Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.04
Derby County have made 2 substitutions with Edmundo Caballero replacing Ivan Delgado and Eddie Vassell replacing Jorge Carbajal and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
67.38
Dominic Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Naylor. Duncan Naylor is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gavin Elliott didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
72.40
With imagination, Gary McStay plays the ball forward to Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.36
Benito Barban clumsily knocks into Jamie Le Saux. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jamie Le Saux gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.14
Mick Lowe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.13
Gary McStay sees Brian Lua-Lua in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Lua-Lua whips in a cross ball towards Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Johan Lárusson gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
79.09
Nick Huckerby flicks a high ball forward to Marc Basler who takes it down. Marc Basler makes a probing pass to Omer Insley. Omer Insley tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
81.33
Brian Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Gary McStay. Gary McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Huckerby.
83.56
Paul Hendry hacks Dave Thatcher from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dave Thatcher runs off the knock.
84.51
With great vision, Steffen Laudrup plays the ball forward to Marc Basler. Marc Basler flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell makes a great pass forward. Omer Insley runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Stuart Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Manchester City

Derby County
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
24.7%
45.5%
29.9%

Scorers
Gary McStay 45
Jorge Carbajal 17

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jorge Carbajal of Derby County

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Elliott (GK)
7
2.Adrian Patterson (DEF)
6
3.Anthony Mendonca (DEF)
6
4.Dave Thatcher (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Strachan (MID)
6
6.Gary McStay (MID)goal scored
9
7.Brian Lua-Lua (MID)yellow card
6
8.Jamie Le Saux (MID)
6
9.Del Konchesky (ATT)
6
10.Leonardo Verges (ATT)
6
11.Mick Lowe (ATT)
7
 
12.Ugo Duberry (MID)
0
13.Dean Joseph (ATT)
0
14.Aaron Smith (ATT)
0

1.Johan Lárusson (GK)
7
2.Benito Barban (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Nick Huckerby (DEF)
6
4.Steffen Laudrup (DEF)
6
5.Ivan Delgado (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Naylor (MID)
7
7.Marc Basler (MID)
6
8.Dominic Brady (MID)
7
9.Jorge Carbajal (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Omer Insley (ATT)
6
11.Paul Hendry (ATT)yellow card
7
 
12.Roberto Marcos (DEF)
0
13.Edmundo Caballero (MID)
6
14.Eddie Vassell (ATT)
6