Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Torquay United. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Bould.


0.00
Torquay United start the match!
4.24
Alberto Philips deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Beagrie. Graeme Beagrie shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
8.08
Darius Unsworth knocks the ball forward to Anthony Gordon. Anthony Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod shoots from 20 yards but somehow Anthony Scales manages to keep it out.
14.33
Darius Unsworth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Brown. Adam Brown flicks a high pass forward. Craig Standing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Standing knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Delaney.
16.26
Graeme Beagrie comes in with a late challenge on Darius Unsworth. The referee calls over Graeme Beagrie and warns him to calm down! Darius Unsworth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.32
Anthony Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Standing. Craig Standing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.53
Rio Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Beagrie controls it well on his chest. Graeme Beagrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Cole but he's offside!
30.46
Neil Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Scales who gathers it comfortably.
32.25
Stan Andrews takes a quick throw-in, which Rio Mcgovern takes on the chest. Rio Mcgovern sees Graeme Beagrie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Beagrie knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Cole. Carl Cole makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.15
Domenico Mantelli changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Domenico Mantelli whips in a cross ball towards Carl Cole. Carl Cole makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
42.55
Warren Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gordon. Anthony Gordon sees Paul Duberry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Duberry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damien Mcleod but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County have changed their lineup with Liam Priestley replacing Rio Mcgovern, Danny Lampard replacing Alberto Philips and Kieron Goldberg replacing Domenico Mantelli. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. The Torquay United players seem much more motivated whilst the Derby County players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Derby County get the second half underway!
47.19
Adam Brown threads a neat ball through to Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod plays a one-two with Paul Duberry and rushes in on goal... Damien Mcleod muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.27
Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Craig Standing who brings the ball under control. Craig Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.29
Adam Brown deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Standing. Craig Standing cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Craig Standing provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.13
Kieron Goldberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Beagrie. Graeme Beagrie finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.02
Derby County appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
60.02
Adam Brown deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Standing. Craig Standing advances inside the box! Craig Standing side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
65.26
Ian Delaney takes a quick throw-in, which Gareth Marsden takes on the chest. Gareth Marsden threads the ball through to Kieron Goldberg. Kieron Goldberg threads the ball through to Carl Cole. Carl Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.33
Neil Hendry hacks Kieron Goldberg from behind! Neil Hendry is warned by the referee! Kieron Goldberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.20
Adam Brown flicks a high pass forward to Paul Duberry who brings the ball under control. Paul Duberry knocks the ball forward to Craig Standing but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.06
Kieron Goldberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Beagrie. Graeme Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Höfer.
77.10
Darius Unsworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry knocks the ball forward to Craig Standing. Craig Standing shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
78.40
Gareth Marsden hacks Craig Standing from behind! Gareth Marsden is given a warning by the referee! Craig Standing hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.05
Neil Hendry barges into Kieron Goldberg. The referee calls over Neil Hendry again and warns him to calm down! Kieron Goldberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.05
Warren Gordon comes in with a late challenge on Graeme Beagrie. The referee brings Warren Gordon to one side and gives him a warning! Graeme Beagrie runs off the knock.
87.28
Peter Maclean passes the ball forward to Anthony Gordon. Anthony Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Anthony Scales. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
28%
45.1%
26.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Damien Mcleod of Torquay United

Match Ratings
1.Anthony Scales (GK)
6
2.Jacob Taylor (DEF)
6
3.Gareth Marsden (DEF)
6
4.Ian Delaney (DEF)
6
5.Mervin Newton (DEF)
6
6.Domenico Mantelli (MID)
6
7.Rio Mcgovern (MID)
6
8.Stan Andrews (MID)
6
9.Alberto Philips (MID)
6
10.Carl Cole (ATT)
6
11.Graeme Beagrie (ATT)
6
 
12.Kieron Goldberg (MID)
6
13.Danny Lampard (ATT)
6
14.Liam Priestley (GK)
6

1.Chris Thatcher (GK)
6
2.Darius Unsworth (DEF)
6
3.Peter Maclean (DEF)
6
4.Warren Gordon (DEF)
6
5.Alexander Höfer (DEF)
6
6.Anthony Gordon (MID)
6
7.Adam Brown (MID)
8
8.Neil Hendry (MID)
6
9.Damien Mcleod (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Craig Standing (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Paul Duberry (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Palmer (DEF)
0
13.Jose Semedo (DEF)
0
14.Edward Clegg (DEF)
0