Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Northampton Town. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Derby County kicking off!
3.52
0-0Uwe Seibert makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Rae. Gavin Rae flicks a high pass forward to Enrico Benussi who brings the ball under control. Enrico Benussi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.34
0-1Dean Le Tissier chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Marsden. Leon Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Maurice Nelson. Maurice Nelson flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.03
With some swift thinking, Eoin Grondin plays the ball forward to Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marco Tomacic who gathers it comfortably.
14.33
0-1Luca Pancu sees Dominic Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With vision, Dominic Liddell plays the ball forward to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes hits a low pass to Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
16.33
0-1Titus Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Cort. Rio Cort sees space and advances. Rio Cort makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
20.39
Uwe Seibert threads a neat ball through to Edward Lineker. Edward Lineker shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
21.45
Luca Pancu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Wallner. Markus Wallner passes the ball forward to Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
22.05
0-1Uwe Seibert hacks Dominic Liddell from behind! The referee calls over Uwe Seibert and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.38
Eoin Grondin threads a neat ball through to Leon Marsden. Leon Marsden kicks a strong pass forward to Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi passes the ball forward to Maurice Nelson. Maurice Nelson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Maurice Nelson!
27.36
0-2Rio Cort clumsily knocks into Dean Le Tissier. Rio Cort is given a warning by the referee! Dean Le Tissier stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.48
Tiago Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Marsden. Leon Marsden threads a neat ball through to Maurice Nelson. Maurice Nelson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Shaun Shearer.
32.15
Rio Cort makes a simple pass to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes shoots from 20 yards. Norman Simonsen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.07
Eoin Grondin chips the ball to his team mate, Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Daan Ricci passes the ball forward to Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Warren Merson replacing Uwe Seibert, Raimond Van Der Leegte replacing Gavin Rae and Pedro Oliveira replacing Enrico Benussi.
45.00
Northampton Town start the second half!
53.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Tomas Postiga plays the ball forward to Rio Cort. Rio Cort edges inside the box! Rio Cort makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
55.22
With imagination, Markus Wallner laces a through ball forward to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes shoots from outside the area but Norman Simonsen is on top of it.
57.46
Tiago Viana threads a neat ball through to Leon Marsden. Leon Marsden takes it forward alone. Leon Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marco Tomacic who gathers it comfortably.
59.14
Robert Merson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Fletcher. Paolo Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rio Cort. Rio Cort whips in a cross ball towards Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
65.13
Eoin Grondin flicks a high pass forward. Dean Le Tissier controls it well on his chest. Dean Le Tissier makes a beautiful solo run. Dean Le Tissier shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.37
Edward Lineker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Maurice Nelson. With a superhuman jump, Maurice Nelson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Marco Tomacic didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
72.46
Rio Cort plays the ball forward to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.01
Leon Marsden passes the ball forward to Raimond Van Der Leegte. Raimond Van Der Leegte knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.23
Tomas Postiga makes an attacking run forward. Tomas Postiga tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Norman Simonsen. What a save!
81.57
Titus Vieira knocks the ball forward to Robert Merson. Robert Merson flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Liddell who takes it down. Dominic Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Fletcher. Paolo Fletcher whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
87.30
Leon Marsden passes the ball forward to Raimond Van Der Leegte. Raimond Van Der Leegte whips in a cross ball towards Maurice Nelson. Maurice Nelson beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Markus Wallner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Fletcher. Paolo Fletcher finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
30.9%
43.2%
25.9%
Scorers
| Matt Mcinnes 32 | Maurice Nelson 4, 24 Pedro Oliveira 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Maurice Nelson of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marco Tomacic (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Luca Pancu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Titus Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Merson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tomas Postiga (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rio Cort (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Markus Wallner (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Shaun Shearer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dominic Liddell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Paolo Fletcher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matt Mcinnes (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Lee Bridge (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | James Huckerby (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Graeme James (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Norman Simonsen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tiago Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daan Ricci (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Uwe Seibert (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Eoin Grondin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Edward Lineker (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dean Le Tissier (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Leon Marsden (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Gavin Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Enrico Benussi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Maurice Nelson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Warren Merson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Raimond Van Der Leegte (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Pedro Oliveira (ATT) | | 8 |