Match Report


Derby CountyDerby County     ArsenalArsenal
Andy MoyesAndy Moyes James Hayes James Hayes
Johan LárussonJ. Lárusson79
G
captain1
G
68Max KingM. King
Mauricio GarciaM. Garcia73
D
2
D
73Graham VassellG. Vassell
Benito BarbanB. Barban74
D
3
D
71Julian ReyesJ. Reyes
Roberto MarcosR. Marcos71
D
4
D
73Gavin MacleanG. Maclean
Ivan DelgadoI. Delgado76
D
5
M
73Patricio FerrerP. Ferrer
Jannick CantonaJ. Cantona76
M
6captain
M
84Eben GargoE. Gargo
Marc BaslerM. Basler80
M
7
M
75Sylvain GascoigneS. Gascoigne
Dominic BradyD. Brady81
M
8
M
72Ricardo SotoR. Soto
Jorge CarbajalJ. Carbajal79
A
9
A
71Cedric LurlingC. Lurling
Eddie VassellE. Vassell74
A
10
A
71Neil RitchieN. Ritchie
Steven DrakeS. Drake71
A
11
A
72Neil MccallN. Mccall
 
Duncan NaylorD. Naylor75
M
12
D
69Loic LachuerL. Lachuer
Gerard SerredszumG. Serredszum72
A
13
M
72Mateus PeladoM. Pelado
Omer InsleyO. Insley75
A
14
A
70Rafael CamposR. Campos

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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 Arsenal. A crowd of 18,924 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Brown.


0.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the match underway!
4.47
Sylvain Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Lurling collects the pass. Cedric Lurling whips in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Johan Lárusson is on top of it.
6.24
Jannick Cantona makes a probing pass to Marc Basler. Marc Basler knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal makes a probing pass to Steven Drake but he's offside!
9.35
Roberto Marcos threads the ball through to Jannick Cantona. Jannick Cantona makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Drake. Steven Drake shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.27
Jannick Cantona clumsily knocks into Ricardo Soto. Jannick Cantona is warned by the referee! Ricardo Soto runs off the knock.
12.00
Ivan Delgado darts forward. Ivan Delgado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
16.19
Dominic Brady flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Carbajal controls it well on his chest. Jorge Carbajal knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.46
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.03
Sylvain Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Lurling who brings the ball under control. Cedric Lurling shoots from outside the area. Johan Lárusson gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
26.54
Benito Barban threads a neat ball through to Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal plays a one-two with Eddie Vassell and rushes in on goal... Jorge Carbajal shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
32.27
Marc Basler makes a simple pass to Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell shoots from outside the area. Eddie Vassell scores for Derby County!!
36.34
Graham Vassell knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Gascoigne. Sylvain Gascoigne takes it forward alone. Sylvain Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.23
Marc Basler surges forward with the ball. Marc Basler knocks the ball forward to Steven Drake but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.47
With a delightful solo run, Patricio Ferrer stretches the opposition's defence. Patricio Ferrer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
Graham Vassell advances with the ball. Graham Vassell knocks the ball forward to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall threads the ball through to Sylvain Gascoigne but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half. The Arsenal players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Derby County kick off!
49.31
Eben Gargo chips the ball to his team mate, Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
51.24
Marc Basler flicks a high pass forward. Jannick Cantona collects the pass. Jannick Cantona controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
57.31
Cedric Lurling sees a break and surges forward. Cedric Lurling knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.47
Derby County have made a substitution with Omer Insley replacing Eddie Vassell .Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Loic Lachuer replacing Gavin Maclean, Mateus Pelado replacing Ricardo Soto and Rafael Campos replacing Cedric Lurling .
63.20
Jannick Cantona flicks a high pass forward to Omer Insley who brings the ball under control. Omer Insley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.34
Sylvain Gascoigne hacks Jannick Cantona from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jannick Cantona carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.22
Jannick Cantona makes a probing pass to Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
73.13
Eben Gargo sees Neil Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos connects with a diving header but somehow Johan Lárusson manages to keep it out.
75.50
Neil Mccall hacks Benito Barban from behind! Neil Mccall is warned by the referee! Benito Barban hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.56
Steven Drake deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Insley. Omer Insley finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Derby County are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
83.37
Marc Basler hits a low pass to Omer Insley. Omer Insley shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Max King manages to gather it effortlessly.
84.20
Loic Lachuer flicks the ball to his team mate, Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo chips the ball to his team mate, Mateus Pelado. Mateus Pelado knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.34
Julian Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Neil Ritchie collects the pass. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Marc Basler makes a probing pass to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Derby County

Arsenal
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
29.6%
44.4%
25.9%

Scorers
Eddie Vassell 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Vassell of Derby County

Match Ratings
1.Johan Lárusson (GK)
8
2.Mauricio Garcia (DEF)
6
3.Benito Barban (DEF)
6
4.Roberto Marcos (DEF)
6
5.Ivan Delgado (DEF)
7
6.Jannick Cantona (MID)
7
7.Marc Basler (MID)
9
8.Dominic Brady (MID)
6
9.Jorge Carbajal (ATT)
7
10.Eddie Vassell (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Steven Drake (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan Naylor (MID)
0
13.Gerard Serredszum (ATT)
0
14.Omer Insley (ATT)
6

1.Max King (GK)
8
2.Graham Vassell (DEF)
7
3.Julian Reyes (DEF)
7
4.Gavin Maclean (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Ferrer (MID)
6
6.Eben Gargo (MID)
7
7.Sylvain Gascoigne (MID)yellow card
6
8.Ricardo Soto (MID)
6
9.Cedric Lurling (ATT)
7
10.Neil Ritchie (ATT)
6
11.Neil Mccall (ATT)
5
 
12.Loic Lachuer (DEF)
6
13.Mateus Pelado (MID)
6
14.Rafael Campos (ATT)
6