Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 15,800 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.
The pitch is in good condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.
0.00
Stoke City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.38
Garry Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patricio Caballero. Showing composure, Patricio Caballero plays the ball forward to Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs finds some space and shoots from distance but Norman Beckham is on top of it.
3.08
Without breaking stride, Luis Kiko plays the ball forward to Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia makes a defence splitting pass to Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Johan Lárusson smothers it!
4.49
Isaiah Coppinger makes a probing pass to Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.51
Eddie Tiler comes in with a very late challenge on David Gren. The referee motions to Eddie Tiler to come over. It's a red card!! David Gren runs off the knock.
28.54
Tomas Fabbri makes a simple pass to Jose Oliveira. Jose Oliveira makes a simple pass to Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
30.40
Claudio Garcia hacks Lennart Sachs from behind! Claudio Garcia is shown the yellow card! Lennart Sachs grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Matteo plays the ball forward to Jose Oliveira. Jose Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to David Gren. David Gren whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Norman Campbell replacing Marcos Prieto and Edmundo Perez replacing Pedro Lozano.
45.00
Derby County kick off!
48.03
Vasco Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Perez controls it well on his chest. Edmundo Perez knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.41
Norman Johnson clumsily knocks into Daniel Valente. The referee calls over Norman Johnson and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.06
Patricio Caballero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Oliveira. Jose Oliveira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.18
Isaiah Coppinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johan Lárusson who gathers it comfortably.
60.04
Derby County have made a substitution with Chris Williamson replacing Patricio Caballero .
61.05
Jesper Sørensen comes in with a late challenge on Isaiah Coppinger. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Isaiah Coppinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.41
Garry Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, David Gren. David Gren controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
73.37
Norman Campbell plays the ball forward to Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.55
Daniel Valente hits a low pass to David Gren. David Gren shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.48
Norman Johnson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Norman Johnson controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Norman Campbell through on goal. Norman Campbell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.30
Tomas Fabbri pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tomas Fabbri hits a low pass to David Gren. David Gren knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is deflected wide by Claudio Garcia.
90.00
Jose Oliveira takes a quick corner, playing it short to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo flicks the ball on with his first touch. Lennart Sachs muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
31.3%
47.8%
20.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Gren of Derby County |
Match Ratings
1. | Johan Lárusson (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Daniel Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Tomas Fabbri (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Garry Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Ricardo Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Jesper Sørensen (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
7. | Jose Oliveira (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Patricio Caballero (MID) | 6 | |
9. | David Gren (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Lennart Sachs (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Tommy Priestley (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
12. | Duncan Booth (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Chris Williamson (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Eduardo Hidalgo (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Norman Beckham (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Garry Dijkstra (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Eddie Tiler (DEF) | ![]() | 3 |
4. | Vasco Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Luis Kiko (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Marcos Prieto (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Pedro Lozano (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Graham King (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Isaiah Coppinger (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Norman Johnson (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
11. | Claudio Garcia (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
12. | Norman Campbell (GK) | 6 | |
13. | Edmundo Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
14. | Fernando Duran (DEF) | 0 |