Match Report
Derby County | Derby County | ![]() | ![]() | Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace | ||||||||||||||||
Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
Gionatha Cossato | G. Cossato | ![]() | 69 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 68 | ![]() | Nicholas Youds | N. Youds | |||||||||
Gary Thomson | G. Thomson | ![]() | 76 | D | ![]() | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 74 | ![]() | Adrian Morris | A. Morris | ||||||||
David Svensson | D. Svensson | ![]() | 75 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | D | 73 | ![]() | Urvin Roy | U. Roy | ||||||||
David Tavares | D. Tavares | ![]() | 71 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 69 | ![]() | Manfa Casagrande | M. Casagrande | |||||||||
Evans Ferrari | E. Ferrari | ![]() | 77 | M | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | D | 65 | ![]() | David Mccall | D. Mccall | |||||||||
Nicola Ravanelli | N. Ravanelli | ![]() | 74 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 72 | ![]() | Nwankwo Galli | N. Galli | |||||||||
Gill Tacchi | G. Tacchi | ![]() | 73 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 57 | ![]() | Clive Davies | C. Davies | |||||||||
Chris Le Saux | C. Le Saux | ![]() | 40 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 56 | ![]() | Jamie Duberry | J. Duberry | |||||||||
Paul Fowler | P. Fowler | ![]() | 70 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | M | 40 | ![]() | Del Charles | D. Charles | |||||||||
Christopher Kans | C. Kans | ![]() | 58 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 64 | ![]() | Leon Rahn | L. Rahn | |||||||||
Edward Best | E. Best | ![]() | 45 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 64 | ![]() | Ian Serrant | I. Serrant | |||||||||
Gary Greig | G. Greig | ![]() | 66 | D | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | A | 58 | ![]() | Stefan Chianese | S. Chianese | |||||||||
Wouter Westerveld | W. Westerveld | ![]() | 63 | D | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | A | 58 | ![]() | Wayne Boyd | W. Boyd | |||||||||
Jose Izquierdo | J. Izquierdo | ![]() | 38 | D | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | A | 50 | ![]() | Graham Smith | G. Smith |
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Crystal Palace. A crowd of 9,028 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Duberry.
The pitch is in good condition.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Duberry.
0.00
Crystal Palace start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.41
Jamie Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Ian Serrant controls it well on his chest. Ian Serrant controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
6.42
Nicola Ravanelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Nicholas Youds!
9.41
Nicola Ravanelli changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicola Ravanelli shoots from 20 yards but Nicholas Youds is on top of it.
14.57
David Tavares hits a low pass to Gill Tacchi. Gill Tacchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Best. Edward Best shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.28
Gill Tacchi knocks the ball forward to Edward Best. Edward Best finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.51
Leon Rahn comes in with a late challenge on Gary Thomson. The referee calls over Leon Rahn and warns him to calm down! Gary Thomson stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.44
Evans Ferrari runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Evans Ferrari whips in a cross ball towards Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
26.45
David Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola Ravanelli. Nicola Ravanelli threads a neat ball through to Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Best. Edward Best makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edward Best!
33.14
Nwankwo Galli kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Serrant. Ian Serrant skips past David Tavares! Ian Serrant shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent block by Gary Thomson!
42.02
Jamie Duberry brings the ball forward. Jamie Duberry tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
44.30
David Svensson flicks a high pass forward. Evans Ferrari controls it well on his chest. Evans Ferrari flicks a high pass forward to Christopher Kans who brings the ball under control. Christopher Kans lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
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. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Derby County kicking off!
51.26
Manfa Casagrande knocks the ball to his team mate, Clive Davies. Clive Davies threads the ball through to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.13
Clive Davies flicks a high pass forward. Leon Rahn controls it well on his chest. Leon Rahn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
54.28
Gill Tacchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manfa Casagrande.
57.18
Jamie Duberry flicks a high ball forward to Leon Rahn who takes it down. Leon Rahn chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Serrant. Ian Serrant shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gionatha Cossato with no chance!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
60.39
Jamie Duberry sees Leon Rahn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Rahn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gionatha Cossato who gathers it comfortably.
65.11
Clive Davies flicks a high pass forward. Leon Rahn controls it well on his chest. Leon Rahn threads a neat, attacking ball through to Ian Serrant. Some good footwork from Ian Serrant provides some space. He shoots at goal. Gionatha Cossato effortlessly gets down and covers it.
66.39
Nwankwo Galli makes an attacking run forward. Nwankwo Galli plays a quick one-two with Leon Rahn and rushes in on goal... Nwankwo Galli shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
67.10
With some swift thinking, Jamie Duberry plays the ball forward to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.45
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
David Mccall makes a beautiful solo run. David Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Serrant. Ian Serrant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
34.8%
47%
18.2%
Scorers
Edward Best 26 | Ian Serrant 57 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ian Serrant of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
1. | Gionatha Cossato (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Gary Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | David Svensson (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | David Tavares (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Evans Ferrari (MID) | 7 | |
6. | Nicola Ravanelli (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Gill Tacchi (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Chris Le Saux (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Paul Fowler (ATT) | 8 | |
10. | Christopher Kans (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Edward Best (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
12. | Gary Greig (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Wouter Westerveld (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Jose Izquierdo (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Nicholas Youds (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Adrian Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Urvin Roy (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Manfa Casagrande (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | David Mccall (DEF) | 7 | |
6. | Nwankwo Galli (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Clive Davies (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Jamie Duberry (MID) | 8 | |
9. | Del Charles (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Leon Rahn (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Ian Serrant (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
12. | Stefan Chianese (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Wayne Boyd (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Graham Smith (ATT) | 0 |