Match Report


Derby CountyDerby County     Manchester CityManchester City
Andy MoyesAndy Moyes Computer Player Computer Player
Johan LárussonJ. Lárusson80
G
captain1
G
66Gavin ElliottG. Elliott
Daniele WalshD. Walsh75
D
2
D
64Adrian PattersonA. Patterson
Nick HuckerbyN. Huckerby74
D
3
D
58Anthony MendoncaA. Mendonca
Steffen LaudrupS. Laudrup75
D
4
D
57Dave ThatcherD. Thatcher
Roberto MarcosR. Marcos74
D
5
M
68Stuart StrachanS. Strachan
Duncan NaylorD. Naylor78
M
6captain
M
67Gary McStayG. McStay
Eduardo VidalE. Vidal77
M
7
M
67Brian Lua-LuaB. Lua-Lua
Dominic BradyD. Brady82
M
8
M
67Jamie Le SauxJ. Le Saux
Jorge CarbajalJ. Carbajal80
A
9
A
65Del KoncheskyD. Konchesky
Gavin JackG. Jack78
A
10
A
65Leonardo VergesL. Verges
Eddie VassellE. Vassell75
A
11
A
60Mick LoweM. Lowe
 
Edmundo CaballeroE. Caballero84
M
12
G
64Matt HansenM. Hansen
Jody HackworthJ. Hackworth74
A
13
M
63Ugo DuberryU. Duberry
Omer InsleyO. Insley76
A
14
A
60Dean JosephD. Joseph

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 17,193 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Goodwin.


0.00
The first half starts with Derby County kicking off!
3.08
Brian Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Verges controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Verges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steffen Laudrup.
4.25
Brian Lua-Lua sees Leonardo Verges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Verges whips in a cross ball towards Del Konchesky. With a superhuman jump, Del Konchesky connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
6.49
Roberto Marcos makes a simple pass to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eddie Vassell!
15.58
Duncan Naylor threads a neat ball through to Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Gavin Elliott gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
18.47
Jamie Le Saux barges into Duncan Naylor. The referee brings Jamie Le Saux to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan Naylor runs off the knock.
22.42
Eduardo Vidal makes a probing pass to Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.49
Eduardo Vidal catches Brian Lua-Lua on the ankles. Eduardo Vidal is shown the yellow card! Brian Lua-Lua stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.11
Stuart Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Lowe. With a superhuman jump, Mick Lowe connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.48
Duncan Naylor knocks the ball forward to Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell advances inside the box! Eddie Vassell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
39.40
Adrian Patterson chips the ball to his team mate, Gary McStay. Gary McStay whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Strachan. Stuart Strachan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Johan Lárusson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.02
Dave Thatcher sees Gary McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary McStay surges forward with the ball. Gary McStay whips in a cross ball towards Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
44.41
Steffen Laudrup makes a beautiful solo run. With a delightful solo run, Steffen Laudrup stretches the opposition's defence. Steffen Laudrup whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Derby County players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City get the second half underway!
47.51
Gavin Jack hits a low pass to Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell runs straight at the defence! Eddie Vassell takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.05
Daniele Walsh surges forward with the ball. Daniele Walsh knocks the ball forward to Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Thatcher.
55.33
Daniele Walsh makes a simple pass to Eduardo Vidal. Eduardo Vidal makes a probing pass to Duncan Naylor. Duncan Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin Elliott with no chance!! Goal for Derby County!
59.38
Duncan Naylor sees Eduardo Vidal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Naylor. Duncan Naylor is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Gavin Elliott. Excellent save.
60.03
Derby County have made a substitution with Omer Insley replacing Gavin Jack .
66.07
Brian Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Gary McStay. Gary McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johan Lárusson who gathers it comfortably.
73.11
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
81.22
Derby County are in full control of this game.
83.39
Eddie Vassell makes a simple pass to Omer Insley. Omer Insley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.55
With a delightful solo run, Eduardo Vidal stretches the opposition's defence. Eduardo Vidal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Vassell but he's offside!
87.40
Steffen Laudrup knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Vidal. Eduardo Vidal passes the ball forward to Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Derby County

Manchester City
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
27.3%
43.9%
28.8%

Scorers
Eddie Vassell 6, 48, 87
Gavin Jack 22
Jorge Carbajal 55
Mick Lowe 33
Stuart Strachan 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Vassell of Derby County

Match Ratings
1.Johan Lárusson (GK)
6
2.Daniele Walsh (DEF)
6
3.Nick Huckerby (DEF)
6
4.Steffen Laudrup (DEF)
6
5.Roberto Marcos (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Naylor (MID)
7
7.Eduardo Vidal (MID)yellow card
6
8.Dominic Brady (MID)
6
9.Jorge Carbajal (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Gavin Jack (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Eddie Vassell (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Edmundo Caballero (MID)
0
13.Jody Hackworth (ATT)
0
14.Omer Insley (ATT)
6

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