Match Report


Leicester CityLeicester City     Derby CountyDerby County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paolo VassellP. Vassell47
G
1captain
G
58Anthony ScalesA. Scales
Martin BaileyM. Bailey53
D
2
D
44Jacob TaylorJ. Taylor
Stanley SinclairS. Sinclair52
D
3
D
43Gareth MarsdenG. Marsden
Raffaele CerboneR. Cerbone47
D
captain4
D
43Ian DelaneyI. Delaney
Tim HulmeT. Hulme43
D
5
D
38Mervin NewtonM. Newton
Uwe EiltsU. Eilts51
M
6
M
53Rio McgovernR. Mcgovern
Peter BarmbyP. Barmby47
M
7
M
47Alberto PhilipsA. Philips
Dion KitsonD. Kitson50
A
8
M
45Kieron GoldbergK. Goldberg
Anthony WalshA. Walsh46
A
9
M
41Jody KasperJ. Kasper
Alan HamiltonA. Hamilton46
A
10
A
50Carl ColeC. Cole
Ugo DyerU. Dyer44
A
11
A
48Graeme BeagrieG. Beagrie
 
Aaron CampbellA. Campbell46
G
12
A
44Danny LampardD. Lampard
John CoppingJ. Copping42
D
13
G
44Liam PriestleyL. Priestley
Ian HigginbothamI. Higginbotham37
D
14
A
44David WiseD. Wise

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Derby County. A crowd of 2,548 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Michael Coppinger.


0.00
Derby County kick off the first half!
2.04
Jody Kasper kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Beagrie. Graeme Beagrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.53
Martin Bailey chips the ball to his team mate, Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts brings the ball forward. Uwe Eilts flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Kitson. Dion Kitson cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Anthony Scales smothers it!
10.44
Kieron Goldberg knocks the ball forward to Graeme Beagrie. Graeme Beagrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.08
Alberto Philips chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Cole. Carl Cole knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Beagrie. Graeme Beagrie heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Paolo Vassell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.09
Jacob Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Philips holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Philips passes the ball forward to Carl Cole. Carl Cole lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Beagrie. Graeme Beagrie beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
22.53
Ugo Dyer barges into Mervin Newton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mervin Newton runs off the knock.
24.43
Tim Hulme sees space and advances. Tim Hulme makes an attacking run forward. Tim Hulme plays a one-two with Ugo Dyer and rushes in on goal... Tim Hulme cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Anthony Scales manages to gather it easily.
26.27
Gareth Marsden clumsily knocks into Alan Hamilton. The referee calls over Gareth Marsden and shows him a yellow card! Alan Hamilton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.23
Kieron Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Beagrie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Beagrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stanley Sinclair.
33.27
Peter Barmby decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Barmby skips past Ian Delaney! Peter Barmby takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.16
Raffaele Cerbone makes a beautiful solo run. Raffaele Cerbone sees Dion Kitson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dion Kitson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Anthony Scales smothers it!
44.06
Kieron Goldberg makes a probing pass to Carl Cole. Carl Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leicester City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Derby County have changed their lineup with David Wise replacing Alberto Philips, Liam Priestley replacing Jody Kasper and Danny Lampard replacing Rio Mcgovern. The Derby County players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Leicester City kicking off!
51.12
Graeme Beagrie clumsily knocks into Raffaele Cerbone. Graeme Beagrie is warned by the referee! Raffaele Cerbone runs off the knock.
54.14
Martin Bailey makes a strong solo run forward. Martin Bailey hits a low pass to Ugo Dyer. Ugo Dyer lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Hamilton. Alan Hamilton shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.52
Stanley Sinclair brings the ball forward. Stanley Sinclair flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Walsh holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Walsh rushes past Ian Delaney! Ian Delaney comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Walsh. Anthony Walsh appeals for a penalty! Given!!
57.52
The referee points to the spot..
59.04
Anthony Walsh steps up. The ball flies inside the right post - goal!!
60.37
Leicester City have made a substitution with John Copping replacing Uwe Eilts .Derby County appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
63.10
David Wise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Cole. Carl Cole knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stanley Sinclair.
65.50
Ian Delaney clumsily knocks into Alan Hamilton. The referee brings Ian Delaney to one side and gives him a warning! Alan Hamilton gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
77.32
Leicester City have made a substitution with Ian Higginbotham replacing Ugo Dyer .
78.34
Peter Barmby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Walsh. Anthony Walsh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Hamilton but the linesman indicates offside!
83.52
Danny Lampard flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Cole. Carl Cole knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Bailey.
84.22
Danny Lampard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Cole. Carl Cole knocks in a cross ball towards Liam Priestley. Liam Priestley flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Danny Lampard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Beagrie. Graeme Beagrie knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Cole. Stanley Sinclair hacks Carl Cole from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Leicester City

Derby County
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
29.2%
44.4%
26.4%

Scorers
Peter Barmby 33
Alan Hamilton 54
Anthony Walsh 59 (p)
Graeme Beagrie 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Peter Barmby of Leicester City

Match Ratings
1.Paolo Vassell (GK)
6
2.Martin Bailey (DEF)
7
3.Stanley Sinclair (DEF)
6
4.Raffaele Cerbone (DEF)
6
5.Tim Hulme (DEF)
7
6.Uwe Eilts (MID)
6
7.Peter Barmby (MID)goal scored
9
8.Dion Kitson (ATT)
6
9.Anthony Walsh (ATT)goal scored
6
10.Alan Hamilton (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ugo Dyer (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Aaron Campbell (GK)
0
13.John Copping (DEF)
6
14.Ian Higginbotham (DEF)
6

1.Anthony Scales (GK)
7
2.Jacob Taylor (DEF)
6
3.Gareth Marsden (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Ian Delaney (DEF)
6
5.Mervin Newton (DEF)
6
6.Rio Mcgovern (MID)
6
7.Alberto Philips (MID)
6
8.Kieron Goldberg (MID)
6
9.Jody Kasper (MID)
6
10.Carl Cole (ATT)
7
11.Graeme Beagrie (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Danny Lampard (ATT)
6
13.Liam Priestley (GK)
6
14.David Wise (ATT)
6