Match Report
| Derby County | Derby County |  |  | Sheffield United | Sheffield United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alberto Beattie | A. Beattie |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 45 | | Robert Stewart | R. Stewart | |||||||||
| Luke Davis | L. Davis | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Richard Barton | R. Barton | |||||||||
| John Marr | J. Marr | | 45 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Dion Luzhny | D. Luzhny | |||||||||
| Matthew Perry | M. Perry | | 43 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Adam Kahn | A. Kahn | ||||||||
| Nicholas Gordon | N. Gordon | | 39 | D | | 5 | | D | 38 | | Gavin Robson | G. Robson | |||||||||
| Darius Ehiogu | D. Ehiogu | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Danny Thatcher | D. Thatcher | |||||||||
| Jonathan Edwards | J. Edwards | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Kemal Hamilton | K. Hamilton | |||||||||
| Daniele Salmon | D. Salmon | | 45 | M | | 8 | | | M | 49 | | Gavin Le Saux | G. Le Saux | ||||||||
| Chris Barry | C. Barry | | 43 | M | | 9 | | M | 44 | | Ross Weaver | R. Weaver | |||||||||
| Jon Lee | J. Lee | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Marc Kasper | M. Kasper | |||||||||
| Mark Joseph | M. Joseph | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 38 | | Robert Keane | R. Keane | |||||||||
| Trevor Summerbell | T. Summerbell | | 44 | A | | 12 | | M | 44 | | Eddie Dodd | E. Dodd | |||||||||
| Jermaine Edghill | J. Edghill | | 43 | A | | 13 | | M | 43 | | Craig Williamson | C. Williamson | |||||||||
| Stuart Hapgood | S. Hapgood | | 43 | G | | 14 | | G | 40 | | Gareth Williams | G. Williams | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,142 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Derby County and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by George Young.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Derby County and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by George Young.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sheffield United kick off!
3.19
0-0Adam Kahn threads a neat ball through to Marc Kasper. Marc Kasper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.50
0-0Chris Barry flicks a high pass forward to Jon Lee who brings the ball under control. Jon Lee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.29
1-0Nicholas Gordon sees Darius Ehiogu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darius Ehiogu kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Lee. Jon Lee rushes past Gavin Robson! Jon Lee strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.17
1-0Jonathan Edwards hacks Dion Luzhny from behind! The referee calls over Jonathan Edwards and warns him to calm down! Dion Luzhny carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.09
Jonathan Edwards knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Salmon. Daniele Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.25
Jonathan Edwards surges forward with the ball. Jonathan Edwards whips in a cross ball towards Darius Ehiogu. With a superhuman jump, Darius Ehiogu connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.08
2-0Chris Barry catches Danny Thatcher on the ankles. The referee calls over Chris Barry and warns him to calm down! Danny Thatcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.17
2-0Danny Thatcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Weaver. Ross Weaver knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Keane. Robert Keane connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alberto Beattie picks it out of the air!
42.23
2-0Kemal Hamilton passes the ball forward to Robert Keane. Robert Keane whips in a cross ball towards Marc Kasper. Matthew Perry hacks Marc Kasper from behind! Penalty not given!!
45.00
2-0Adam Kahn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Hamilton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Hamilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Kasper but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Derby County start the second half!
55.06
Kemal Hamilton makes a simple pass to Marc Kasper. Marc Kasper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Beattie who gathers it comfortably.
57.29
Chris Barry brings the ball forward. Chris Barry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Edwards. Jonathan Edwards lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Lee. Jon Lee rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
59.59
Gavin Le Saux knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Kasper. Marc Kasper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthew Perry.
60.53
2-0Daniele Salmon catches Danny Thatcher on the ankles. Daniele Salmon is shown the yellow card! Danny Thatcher runs off the knock.
69.31
Matthew Perry kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Barry. Chris Barry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.00
Dion Luzhny flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Hamilton collects the pass. Kemal Hamilton sees space and advances. Kemal Hamilton shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.19
Darius Ehiogu decides to run forward with the ball. Darius Ehiogu sees Jon Lee in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jon Lee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.28
Daniele Salmon knocks the ball forward to Mark Joseph. Mark Joseph knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Robson.
79.19
Jonathan Edwards runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jonathan Edwards knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Stewart who gathers it comfortably.
81.28
Jonathan Edwards flicks a high pass forward. Jon Lee collects the pass. Jon Lee whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Salmon. With a superhuman jump, Daniele Salmon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
87.52
Dion Luzhny hits a low pass to Richard Barton. Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Barton plays the ball forward to Marc Kasper. Marc Kasper shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Matthew Perry catches Kemal Hamilton on the ankles. Matthew Perry is warned by the referee! Kemal Hamilton stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
23.4%
46.8%
29.9%
Scorers
| Jon Lee 22 Darius Ehiogu 36 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Darius Ehiogu of Derby County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alberto Beattie (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Luke Davis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Marr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matthew Perry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicholas Gordon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Darius Ehiogu (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Jonathan Edwards (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Daniele Salmon (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Chris Barry (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jon Lee (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Mark Joseph (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Trevor Summerbell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jermaine Edghill (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Hapgood (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Robert Stewart (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Barton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dion Luzhny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adam Kahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Robson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Danny Thatcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kemal Hamilton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gavin Le Saux (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ross Weaver (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Kasper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Robert Keane (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eddie Dodd (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Williamson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gareth Williams (GK) | 0 | |