Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 18,320 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.
The pitch is in good condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Derby County get the match underway!
2.15
0-0Yoann Rizzetto sees a break and surges forward. Yoann Rizzetto chips the ball to his team mate, David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.01
0-0Andres Butragueno sees Jorge Carbajal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Carbajal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell shoots from 20 yards. Yemon Kimura effortlessly gets down and covers it.
10.18
Ledley Mowbray makes a probing pass to Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann sees Niccolo Dixon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccolo Dixon advances inside the box! Niccolo Dixon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
16.52
0-1Yoann Rizzetto flicks a high pass forward. Darius Moncur controls it well on his chest. Darius Moncur makes a probing pass to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon plays a one-two with Alpay Izzet and rushes in on goal... Niccolo Dixon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Johan Lárusson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.16
Marc Basler picks a pass forward to Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
22.35
Andres Butragueno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Insley. Omer Insley plays a one-two with Jorge Carbajal and advances towards the goal... Omer Insley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
28.49
0-1Marc Basler clumsily knocks into Darius Moncur. Marc Basler is shown the yellow card! Darius Moncur stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.14
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Hannes Stiepermann plays the ball forward to Arthur Mustoe. Seeing a gap ahead, Arthur Mustoe picks a pass forward to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.34
Dominic Brady darts forward. Dominic Brady whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.37
Dominic Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Basler. Marc Basler finds some space and shoots from distance. Marc Basler scores for Derby County!!
45.00
John Godber takes it forward alone. John Godber knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johan Lárusson who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United get the second half underway!
48.14
Dominic Brady flicks a high pass forward. Omer Insley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Omer Insley tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
51.19
Patrick Palmer flicks a high ball forward to Ledley Mowbray who takes it down. Ledley Mowbray threads the ball through to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johan Lárusson who gathers it comfortably.
55.52
Arthur Mustoe runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arthur Mustoe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johan Lárusson who gathers it comfortably.
60.06
2-1Derby County have made 2 substitutions with Jannick Cantona replacing Dominic Brady and Paul Hendry replacing Gerard Serredszum .
61.06
Hannes Stiepermann flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Izzet controls it well on his chest. Alpay Izzet shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Johan Lárusson!
63.58
Jannick Cantona darts forward. Jannick Cantona tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
66.35
Jannick Cantona threads the ball through to Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
67.13
Jannick Cantona flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Insley. Omer Insley shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.07
Yoann Rizzetto flicks a high pass forward. David Ehiogu controls it well on his chest. David Ehiogu shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.31
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
75.56
David Ehiogu barges into Duncan Booth. The referee calls over David Ehiogu and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Booth stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.06
Harvey Cooke sees Jannick Cantona in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jannick Cantona kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.17
Marc Basler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jannick Cantona. Jannick Cantona flicks a high pass forward. Marc Basler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Basler tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.56
Hannes Stiepermann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Johan Lárusson.
85.21
3-1Corner kick to Manchester United. Hannes Stiepermann plays it to the far post. Paul Hendry reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
87.45
Jannick Cantona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Insley. Omer Insley lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Yemon Kimura gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
89.04
Hannes Stiepermann darts forward. Hannes Stiepermann shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.6%
56.4%
Play Area
28.2%
44.9%
26.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Dixon of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Johan Lárusson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Duncan Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Benito Barban (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andres Butragueno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Harvey Cooke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marc Basler (MID) |   | 8 |
| 7. | Dominic Brady (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Gerard Serredszum (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eddie Vassell (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Omer Insley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jorge Carbajal (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jannick Cantona (MID) | 7 | |
| 13. | Paul Hendry (ATT) | 7 | |
| 14. | Steven Drake (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Yemon Kimura (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Patrick Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ledley Mowbray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Yoann Rizzetto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Arthur Mustoe (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Darius Moncur (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hannes Stiepermann (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | John Godber (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Ehiogu (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Alpay Izzet (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Niccolo Dixon (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Daniel Wainwright (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Gray (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mike Fortune (MID) | 0 | |