Match Report
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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 Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 7,157 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Derby County and Crewe Alexandra are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Marsden.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Derby County and Crewe Alexandra are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Marsden.
0.00
0-0Derby County start the match!
4.12
0-0Shabani Lefèvre makes a probing pass to Nick Makin. Nick Makin kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Murray. Wayne Murray tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Sol Collymore!
8.55
0-0Max Boateng flicks a high pass forward to Jody Ripley who brings the ball under control. Jody Ripley takes it forward alone. Jody Ripley knocks in a cross ball towards Aldo Olivi. Samuele Di Giuliantonio comes in with a late challenge on Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
18.12
0-0John Aloisi threads the ball through to Devanir Faye. Devanir Faye kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Murray but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.15
Jody Ripley flicks a high pass forward. Noel Scholes collects the pass. Noel Scholes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
32.55
0-0Nick Makin clumsily knocks into Noel Scholes. The referee calls over Nick Makin and shows him a yellow card! Noel Scholes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.21
Shabani Lefèvre hacks Norman Johnson from behind! Shabani Lefèvre is shown the yellow card! Norman Johnson stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.21
0-0Free kick to Crewe Alexandra just outside the area...
36.05
0-1Neil Palmer takes a cautious run up and curls the ball over the wall. The ball dips back under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.37
Noel Scholes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Pierpaolo Gritti smothers it!
44.46
Samuele Di Giuliantonio threads a neat ball through to John Aloisi. John Aloisi darts forward. John Aloisi controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Dean Gower through on goal. Dean Gower tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sol Collymore with no chance!! Goal for Derby County!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra kick off!
47.06
1-1Pierre Mboma plays the ball forward to Dean Gower. Dean Gower kicks a strong pass forward to John Aloisi. John Aloisi knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Makin. Nick Makin directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.59
Craig Keane hacks Nigel Serrant from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nigel Serrant stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.52
1-1Without breaking stride, Norman Johnson plays the ball forward to Craig Keane. Craig Keane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Shabani Lefèvre.
61.11
Noel Scholes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Pierpaolo Gritti as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
62.01
Corner kick to Crewe Alexandra. Neil Palmer chips it to the near post. Julian Iglesias reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
78.27
Carl Brooking hacks Wayne Murray from behind! The referee calls over Carl Brooking and shows him a yellow card! Wayne Murray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.01
1-1Nick Makin catches Noel Scholes on the ankles. The referee brings Nick Makin to one side and gives him a warning! Noel Scholes runs off the knock.
84.45
Jody Ripley catches John Aloisi on the ankles. The referee warns Jody Ripley to calm down! John Aloisi runs off the knock.
89.02
With vision, Shabani Lefèvre plays the ball forward to Nigel Serrant. Nigel Serrant makes a simple pass to John Aloisi. John Aloisi knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Murray. Wayne Murray gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
26.5%
47.1%
26.5%
Scorers
| Dean Gower 44 | Neil Palmer 34 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Aloisi of Derby County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pierpaolo Gritti (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Shabani Lefèvre (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Samuele Di Giuliantonio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pierre Mboma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nigel Serrant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dean Gower (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | John Aloisi (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Nick Makin (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Devanir Faye (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julian Iglesias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wayne Murray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lomano Ferdinand (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edmundo Andres (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Ball (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sol Collymore (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Teddy Jack (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dennis Gerrard (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Max Boateng (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carl Brooking (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Neil Palmer (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Noel Scholes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jody Ripley (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Norman Johnson (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Aldo Olivi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Keane (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Giuseppe Borios (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | James Milburn (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Darius Salmon (DEF) | 0 | |