Match Report


Derby CountyDerby County     Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers
Nick KempNick Kemp Jim Martin Jim Martin
Marco TomacicM. Tomacic65
G
1
G
64Duncan NewbyD. Newby
Luca PancuL. Pancu62
D
2
D
52Malte ThielemannM. Thielemann
Titus VieiraT. Vieira59
D
3
D
57Graham WatsonG. Watson
Robert MersonR. Merson56
D
4
D
55George BeattieG. Beattie
Tomas PostigaT. Postiga71
M
captain5
M
57Sherif ArpinonS. Arpinon
Rio CortR. Cort63
M
6
M
64Eugenio FernandezE. Fernandez
Markus WallnerM. Wallner57
M
7captain
M
74Brian LawrenceB. Lawrence
Shaun ShearerS. Shearer41
M
8
M
61Alberto KeeganA. Keegan
Dominic LiddellD. Liddell76
A
9
A
58Robbie LofthouseR. Lofthouse
Paolo FletcherP. Fletcher68
A
10
A
69Chris WiltordC. Wiltord
Matt McinnesM. Mcinnes64
A
11
A
60Nicky DuberryN. Duberry
 
Lee BridgeL. Bridge53
G
12
G
52Fredrik ShawF. Shaw
James HuckerbyJ. Huckerby52
D
13
D
32Alen JurcicA. Jurcic
Graeme JamesG. James47
D
14
M
60Trevor LuzhnyT. Luzhny

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 10,196 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Derby County and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.


0.00
The first half starts with Derby County kicking off!
4.56
Eugenio Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord threads the ball through to Alberto Keegan but he's offside!
10.55
Brian Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse plays a quick one-two with Brian Lawrence and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Robbie Lofthouse provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Marco Tomacic comfortably smothers it!
14.19
Graham Watson threads the ball through to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Sherif Arpinon. Sherif Arpinon whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.25
Malte Thielemann hits a low pass to Graham Watson. Graham Watson flicks a high ball forward to Nicky Duberry who takes it down. Nicky Duberry cuts inside the box! Nicky Duberry shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Marco Tomacic!
18.29
George Beattie threads a neat ball through to Graham Watson. Graham Watson flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Fernandez plays a one-two with Nicky Duberry and rushes in on goal... Eugenio Fernandez tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Marco Tomacic.
19.24
Corner kick to Bolton Wanderers. Eugenio Fernandez plays it short to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.10
Eugenio Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse whips in a cross ball towards Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Marco Tomacic manages to keep it out.
22.07
Titus Vieira sees Rio Cort in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rio Cort hits a low pass to Paolo Fletcher. Paolo Fletcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.09
Matt Mcinnes clumsily knocks into Graham Watson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graham Watson stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.36
Alberto Keegan makes a simple pass to Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry rushes past Luca Pancu! Nicky Duberry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
30.25
Eugenio Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Brian Lawrence comfortably collects the pass. Brian Lawrence makes a simple pass, allowing Nicky Duberry to run into the box. Nicky Duberry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.33
Brian Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
36.33
Brian Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Sherif Arpinon controls it well on his chest. Sherif Arpinon knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.10
Alberto Keegan laces a through ball forward to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.07
Eugenio Fernandez comes in with a late challenge on Markus Wallner. Eugenio Fernandez is shown the yellow card! Markus Wallner grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.29
Showing composure, Matt Mcinnes picks a pass forward to Rio Cort. Rio Cort whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Liddell. George Beattie clumsily knocks into Dominic Liddell. Penalty not given!!
45.00
Brian Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bolton Wanderers start the second half!
49.42
Shaun Shearer makes a simple pass to Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Cort. Rio Cort is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Duncan Newby had no chance!! Goal for Derby County!
54.49
Rio Cort sees Markus Wallner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Markus Wallner edges inside the box! Markus Wallner side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Duncan Newby.
55.05
Markus Wallner takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Eugenio Fernandez reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
59.44
Malte Thielemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez makes a probing pass to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence deftly passes the ball to Sherif Arpinon, releasing him through on goal. Sherif Arpinon shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Marco Tomacic gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
60.49
Markus Wallner knocks the ball forward to Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malte Thielemann.
61.07
Graham Watson kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Keegan. Alberto Keegan whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Robbie Lofthouse!
66.23
Graham Watson flicks the ball to his team mate, Sherif Arpinon. Sherif Arpinon flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry plays a one-two with Brian Lawrence and advances towards the goal... Nicky Duberry comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Marco Tomacic. Excellent save.
69.42
Luca Pancu decides to run forward with the ball. Luca Pancu passes the ball forward to Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Duncan Newby!
71.19
Luca Pancu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Wallner. Markus Wallner makes a probing pass to Rio Cort. Rio Cort shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
75.07
Shaun Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Cort. Rio Cort lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Fletcher. Paolo Fletcher is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
77.10
Matt Mcinnes makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Mcinnes shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Duncan Newby.
79.12
Graham Watson hits a low pass to Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Lofthouse but the linesman indicates offside!
83.53
Malte Thielemann flicks a high pass forward. Sherif Arpinon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sherif Arpinon passes the ball forward to Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marco Tomacic with no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
87.22
Alberto Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Chris Wiltord holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Wiltord shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
89.58
Sherif Arpinon takes it forward alone. Sherif Arpinon hits a low pass to Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Derby County

Bolton Wanderers
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
12
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.1%
67.9%
Play Area
32.1%
41.7%
26.2%

Scorers
Rio Cort 49
Nicky Duberry 30
Robbie Lofthouse 61
Chris Wiltord 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicky Duberry of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Marco Tomacic (GK)
8
2.Luca Pancu (DEF)
6
3.Titus Vieira (DEF)
6
4.Robert Merson (DEF)
6
5.Tomas Postiga (MID)
6
6.Rio Cort (MID)goal scored
8
7.Markus Wallner (MID)
6
8.Shaun Shearer (MID)
6
9.Dominic Liddell (ATT)
6
10.Paolo Fletcher (ATT)
6
11.Matt Mcinnes (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Lee Bridge (GK)
0
13.James Huckerby (DEF)
0
14.Graeme James (DEF)
0

1.Duncan Newby (GK)
7
2.Malte Thielemann (DEF)
6
3.Graham Watson (DEF)
7
4.George Beattie (DEF)
6
5.Sherif Arpinon (MID)
7
6.Eugenio Fernandez (MID)yellow card
6
7.Brian Lawrence (MID)
8
8.Alberto Keegan (MID)
7
9.Robbie Lofthouse (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Chris Wiltord (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Nicky Duberry (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Fredrik Shaw (GK)
0
13.Alen Jurcic (DEF)
0
14.Trevor Luzhny (MID)
0