Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 9,276 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Thompson.


0.00
Derby County kick off and get the match underway!
4.43
Richard Laver kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Wesselmann. Simon Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Standing who gathers it comfortably.
6.22
Damien Plowright decides to run forward with the ball. Damien Plowright passes the ball forward but Anthony Joachim is offside!
10.39
Ian Peckham comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Joachim. Ian Peckham is shown the yellow card! Anthony Joachim runs off the knock.
15.06
Carl Rankin kicks a strong pass forward to David Nodari. David Nodari knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harry Blake.
16.36
Seth Lineker breaks forward. Seth Lineker threads a neat ball through to Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite skips past Mark Barmby! Paul Diakite shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.10
Damien Plowright passes the ball forward to Eddie Brighton. Eddie Brighton deftly passes the ball to Anthony Joachim, releasing him through on goal. Anthony Joachim shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.57
Damien Plowright comes in with a late challenge on Aloisio Bardon. The referee calls over Damien Plowright and warns him to calm down! Aloisio Bardon stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.23
Carl Rankin hacks Anthony Joachim from behind! The referee calls over Carl Rankin and shows him a yellow card! Anthony Joachim stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.30
Seth Lineker flicks a high ball forward to David Nodari who takes it down. David Nodari makes an attacking run forward. David Nodari lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Diakite. With a superhuman jump, Paul Diakite connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Darren Carter manages to keep it out.
27.25
Harry Blake flicks a high pass forward. Richard Laver collects the pass. Richard Laver flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Joachim comfortably collects the pass. Anthony Joachim edges inside the box! Anthony Joachim shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.31
Duncan Vassell takes a short throw-in bringing Harry Blake into play. Harry Blake plays the ball forward to Damien Plowright. Damien Plowright makes an attacking run forward. Damien Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Brighton. With a superhuman jump, Eddie Brighton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.10
Ivan Vickers knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge plays a one-two with Paul Diakite and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Marc Rummenigge provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.40
Ian Peckham makes a beautiful solo run. With a delightful solo run, Ian Peckham stretches the opposition's defence. Ian Peckham knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.52
With a delightful solo run, Shaun Carlton stretches the opposition's defence. Shaun Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Wesselmann. Simon Wesselmann flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
44.34
Richard Laver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Joachim. Anthony Joachim knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Brighton. Eddie Brighton takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Carl Rankin hits a low pass to Ivan Vickers. Ivan Vickers hits a low pass to Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Darren Carter reads it well. Nice save!
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. Ipswich Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Ipswich Town kicking off!
47.20
Showing composure, Shaun Carlton plays the ball forward to Simon Wesselmann. Simon Wesselmann skips past Sandro De Sole! Simon Wesselmann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Michael Standing as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
48.09
Corner kick to Derby County. Max Accursi plays it to the far post. Carl Rankin reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
53.06
Aloisio Bardon catches Shaun Carlton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Shaun Carlton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.48
Ivan Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Marc Rummenigge collects the pass. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Vassell.
55.31
Duncan Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Carlton controls it well on his chest. Shaun Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Joachim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Joachim kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Wesselmann but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.03
Richard Laver flicks a high pass forward. Simon Wesselmann collects the pass. Simon Wesselmann runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Simon Wesselmann provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
73.43
With vision, David Nodari plays the ball forward to Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darren Carter who gathers it comfortably.
77.00
Derby County have made 2 substitutions with Damien Mcgovern replacing Damien Plowright and Hannes Hoeness replacing Harry Blake .
81.59
Aloisio Bardon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge shoots from distance but is denied by Darren Carter. Excellent save.
84.40
Shaun Carlton makes a simple pass to Anthony Joachim. Anthony Joachim tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.07
Sandro De Sole knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Vickers. Ivan Vickers kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
David Nodari passes the ball forward to Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
23.1%
46.2%
30.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Wesselmann of Derby County

Match Ratings
1.Darren Carter (GK)
7
2.Mark Barmby (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Vassell (DEF)
6
4.Harry Blake (DEF)
6
5.Max Accursi (MID)
6
6.Damien Plowright (MID)
8
7.Shaun Carlton (MID)
8
8.Richard Laver (MID)
8
9.Simon Wesselmann (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Eddie Brighton (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Anthony Joachim (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Damien Mcgovern (DEF)
6
13.Steve Boateng (DEF)
0
14.Hannes Hoeness (GK)
6

1.Michael Standing (GK)
6
2.Seth Lineker (DEF)
6
3.Sandro De Sole (DEF)
6
4.Carl Rankin (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Ian Peckham (DEF)yellow card
6
6.Ivan Vickers (MID)
6
7.Aloisio Bardon (MID)yellow card
5
8.David Nodari (MID)
7
9.Marc Rummenigge (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Paul Diakite (ATT)
6
11.Darius Thompson (ATT)
6
 
12.Garry Telfer (MID)
0
13.Carlos Karelse (GK)
0
14.Marvin Johnson (MID)
0