Match Report


Derby CountyDerby County     Lincoln CityLincoln City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pierpaolo GrittiP. Gritti63
G
1
G
59Nicolas SerranoN. Serrano
Ruel DelaneyR. Delaney76
D
2
D
63Edward SmithE. Smith
Nigel SerrantN. Serrant70
D
3
D
62Morris HurstM. Hurst
Shabani LefèvreS. Lefèvre70
D
4
D
60Dean PowellD. Powell
Samuele Di GiuliantonioS. Di Giuliantonio70
D
5
D
58Eddie CoppingerE. Coppinger
John AloisiJ. Aloisi72
M
6
M
62Darius LinekerD. Lineker
Devanir FayeD. Faye71
M
captain7
M
61Aaron HamiltonA. Hamilton
Dean GowerD. Gower70
M
8
M
54Guido IaquintaG. Iaquinta
Stephen BallS. Ball63
M
9
A
75Daniel UpsonD. Upson
Julian IglesiasJ. Iglesias69
A
10captain
A
68Ralph HurstR. Hurst
Ernesto MoralesE. Morales63
A
11
A
67Stanley FormonS. Formon
 
Stan ButtS. Butt65
D
12
A
65Tim GalliT. Galli
Nick MakinN. Makin62
M
13
D
55Alan SalakoA. Salako
Lomano FerdinandL. Ferdinand61
M
14
A
55Tobias MetzlerT. Metzler

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Lincoln City. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Grant.


0.00
Lincoln City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.06
Samuele Di Giuliantonio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Iglesias. Julian Iglesias muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.35
Shabani Lefèvre threads the ball through to Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Gower. Dean Gower connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
20.55
Nigel Serrant kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Iglesias. Julian Iglesias sees Ernesto Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernesto Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.36
Nigel Serrant threads a neat ball through to Devanir Faye. Devanir Faye sees space and advances. Devanir Faye sees John Aloisi just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. John Aloisi tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.42
With great vision, Devanir Faye plays the ball forward to John Aloisi. John Aloisi shoots from outside the area but somehow Nicolas Serrano manages to keep it out.
30.06
Morris Hurst threads the ball through to Daniel Upson. Daniel Upson rushes past Ruel Delaney! Daniel Upson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
32.30
Ruel Delaney makes a probing pass to John Aloisi. John Aloisi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Morales. Ernesto Morales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.22
Dean Gower flicks a high pass forward. John Aloisi controls it well on his chest. John Aloisi shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
34.28
Morris Hurst arcs the ball upfield. Aaron Hamilton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Pierpaolo Gritti gets down and covers it.
40.59
Stanley Formon catches Samuele Di Giuliantonio on the ankles. The referee warns Stanley Formon to calm down! Samuele Di Giuliantonio stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.40
Guido Iaquinta surges forward with the ball. Guido Iaquinta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nigel Serrant.
44.49
Nigel Serrant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Aloisi. John Aloisi knocks the ball forward to Julian Iglesias. Julian Iglesias edges inside the box! Julian Iglesias muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Dean Gower makes a probing pass to Devanir Faye. Devanir Faye knocks the ball forward to Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Lincoln City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Derby County kick off!
51.17
Devanir Faye flicks a high ball forward to John Aloisi who takes it down. John Aloisi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Powell.
60.29
Lincoln City have made a substitution with Tobias Metzler replacing Daniel Upson .
72.58
With intelligent vision, Devanir Faye plays the ball forward to Julian Iglesias. Julian Iglesias sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.17
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.26
Lincoln City have made 2 substitutions with Tim Galli replacing Edward Smith and Alan Salako replacing Aaron Hamilton .
78.34
Darius Lineker kicks a strong pass forward to Guido Iaquinta. Guido Iaquinta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
79.05
Dean Powell catches Julian Iglesias on the ankles. Dean Powell is given a warning by the referee! Julian Iglesias runs off the knock.
85.58
Alan Salako threads a neat ball through to Tobias Metzler. Tobias Metzler knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Formon. Stanley Formon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.40
Dean Gower changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dean Gower sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Derby County

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

Possession
78.3%
21.7%
Play Area
27.5%
46.4%
26.1%

Scorers
Julian Iglesias 2
John Aloisi 21
Stanley Formon 86

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.Ruel Delaney (DEF)
6
3.Nigel Serrant (DEF)
7
4.Shabani Lefèvre (DEF)
7
5.Samuele Di Giuliantonio (DEF)
6
6.John Aloisi (MID)goal scored
9
7.Devanir Faye (MID)
8
8.Dean Gower (MID)
7
9.Stephen Ball (MID)
7
10.Julian Iglesias (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Ernesto Morales (ATT)
6
 
12.Stan Butt (DEF)
0
13.Nick Makin (MID)
0
14.Lomano Ferdinand (MID)
0

1.Nicolas Serrano (GK)
7
2.Edward Smith (DEF)
6
3.Morris Hurst (DEF)
6
4.Dean Powell (DEF)
6
5.Eddie Coppinger (DEF)
6
6.Darius Lineker (MID)
6
7.Aaron Hamilton (MID)
6
8.Guido Iaquinta (MID)
6
9.Daniel Upson (ATT)
6
10.Ralph Hurst (ATT)
6
11.Stanley Formon (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Tim Galli (ATT)
6
13.Alan Salako (DEF)
6
14.Tobias Metzler (ATT)
7