Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Exeter City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Exeter City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Sinclair.
The pitch is in good condition.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Exeter City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Sinclair.
0.00
The whistle blows and Derby County get the match underway!
8.17
Shaun Carlton brings the ball forward. Shaun Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Joachim. Anthony Joachim whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.39
Duncan Vassell surges forward with the ball. Duncan Vassell laces a weighted ball forward to Eddie Brighton. Eddie Brighton lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Joachim. Anthony Joachim gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
12.55
Danny Morris flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Redondo collects the pass. Marcos Redondo shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
15.34
Mark Riggott flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Christie collects the pass. Eoin Christie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.24
With some swift thinking, Miguel Sanchez plays the ball forward to Maxence Boniface. Maxence Boniface takes it forward alone. Maxence Boniface knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Vassell.
27.38
Maxence Boniface chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie whips in a cross ball towards Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Darren Carter. Excellent save.
30.18
Richard Laver comes in with a late challenge on Vitor Sousa. The referee calls over Richard Laver and warns him to calm down! Vitor Sousa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.40
Max Accursi flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Joachim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Joachim shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
38.18
Vitor Sousa surges forward with the ball. Vitor Sousa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise skips past Harry Blake! Harry Blake barges into Fabrice Haise. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
39.08
Max Accursi clumsily knocks into Alistair Westwood. The referee brings Max Accursi to one side and gives him a warning! Alistair Westwood runs off the knock.
40.30
Mark Riggott plays the ball forward to Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Darren Carter. Excellent save.
42.04
With imagination, Damien Plowright laces a through ball forward to Anthony Joachim. Anthony Joachim skips past Vitor Sousa! Vitor Sousa clumsily knocks into Anthony Joachim. Anthony Joachim appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half. Exeter City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Derby County players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Exeter City start the second half!
47.36
Danny Morris knocks the ball forward to Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.42
Duncan Vassell passes the ball forward to Damien Plowright. Damien Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Brighton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Brighton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Wesselmann but the linesman indicates offside!
53.36
Maxence Boniface sees Eoin Christie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eoin Christie skips past Duncan Vassell! Some silky footwork from Eoin Christie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Exeter City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
55.18
Duncan Vassell plays the ball forward to Shaun Carlton. Shaun Carlton surges forward with the ball. Shaun Carlton makes a great pass forward. Anthony Joachim runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
59.19
Miguel Sanchez sees Maxence Boniface in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maxence Boniface hits a low pass to Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo kicks a strong pass forward to Fabrice Haise but the referee indicates it's offside!
61.36
Alistair Westwood threads a neat ball through to Danny Morris. Danny Morris flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie lofts in a cross ball towards Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.56
Duncan Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Damien Plowright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Damien Plowright chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Brighton. Eddie Brighton plays a one-two with Anthony Joachim and advances towards the goal... Eddie Brighton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Abraham Bueno.
66.11
Fabrice Haise barges into Mark Barmby. The referee brings Fabrice Haise to one side and gives him a warning! Mark Barmby stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.43
Harry Blake makes a simple pass to Damien Plowright. Damien Plowright makes a simple pass to Simon Wesselmann. Simon Wesselmann makes a simple pass, allowing Anthony Joachim to run into the box. Anthony Joachim looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Abraham Bueno is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
75.56
Maxence Boniface flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Redondo collects the pass. Marcos Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
77.44
Derby County have made 2 substitutions with Damien Mcgovern replacing Damien Plowright and Hannes Hoeness replacing Harry Blake .
79.32
Danny Morris runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Danny Morris knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Damien Mcgovern flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Joachim. Anthony Joachim runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Anthony Joachim provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. 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
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
28.4%
42%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Joachim of Derby County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Darren Carter (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mark Barmby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Vassell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Harry Blake (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Max Accursi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Damien Plowright (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Shaun Carlton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Richard Laver (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Simon Wesselmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eddie Brighton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anthony Joachim (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Damien Mcgovern (DEF) | 7 | |
| 13. | Steve Boateng (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hannes Hoeness (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Abraham Bueno (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Maryn Marsiglia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vitor Sousa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Miguel Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alistair Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Danny Morris (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Maxence Boniface (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mark Riggott (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcos Redondo (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Fabrice Haise (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eoin Christie (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Wes George (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Phil Cottee (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dennis Gilchrist (ATT) | 0 | |











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