Match Report


Derby CountyDerby County     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gionatha CossatoG. Cossato69
G
1
G
62Marino GullitM. Gullit
Gary ThomsonG. Thomson76
D
captain2
D
69Jason BrandJ. Brand
David SvenssonD. Svensson75
D
3
D
60Paul HelmerP. Helmer
Gary GreigG. Greig66
D
4
D
57Terry OakesT. Oakes
Evans FerrariE. Ferrari77
M
5
D
57Felice ParisF. Paris
Nicola RavanelliN. Ravanelli74
M
6
M
62Tim WiltordT. Wiltord
Gill TacchiG. Tacchi73
M
7
M
59Des ScalesD. Scales
Chris Le SauxC. Le Saux40
M
8
M
59Aniello De LiguoriA. De Liguori
Paul FowlerP. Fowler70
A
9
A
65Arnold RobbenA. Robben
Christopher KansC. Kans58
A
10
A
62Craig ShearerC. Shearer
Edward BestE. Best45
A
11captain
A
55Danny MoncurD. Moncur
 
Wouter WesterveldW. Westerveld63
D
12
G
60Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Jose IzquierdoJ. Izquierdo38
D
13
M
56Jermaine Wright-PhillipsJ. Wright-Phillips
Eoin CooperE. Cooper34
M
14
D
54Harris JansenH. Jansen

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 9,747 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Riza.


0.00
Derby County start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.09
Paul Helmer advances with the ball. Paul Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
6.32
Gary Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Craig Shearer. Gary Thomson is shown the yellow card! Craig Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.06
Gill Tacchi threads the ball through to Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Marino Gullit picks it out of the air!
16.35
Gary Greig threads the ball through to Nicola Ravanelli. Nicola Ravanelli kicks a strong pass forward to Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
21.49
Felice Paris threads a neat ball through to Tim Wiltord. Tim Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Craig Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Moncur. Danny Moncur rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Gionatha Cossato manages to keep it out.
26.30
Jason Brand chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Wiltord. Tim Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Danny Moncur holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Moncur makes a probing pass between the defence to Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.15
With great vision, Tim Wiltord plays the ball forward to Danny Moncur. Danny Moncur whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
30.35
David Svensson threads the ball through to Nicola Ravanelli. Nicola Ravanelli flicks a high pass forward. Christopher Kans holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christopher Kans tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
32.58
Aniello De Liguori clumsily knocks into Nicola Ravanelli. The referee calls over Aniello De Liguori and shows him a yellow card! Nicola Ravanelli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.19
Showing intelligent composure, Paul Helmer picks a pass forward to Aniello De Liguori. Aniello De Liguori makes a simple pass to Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.33
Paul Helmer clumsily knocks into Edward Best. The referee calls over Paul Helmer and warns him to calm down! Edward Best hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.43
Gary Thomson threads a neat ball through to Gill Tacchi. Gill Tacchi flicks a high pass forward to Christopher Kans who brings the ball under control. Christopher Kans shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Bristol Rovers start the second half!
51.35
Tim Wiltord passes the ball forward to Danny Moncur. Danny Moncur finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.53
David Svensson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gill Tacchi. Gill Tacchi makes a simple pass to Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Paul Fowler provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
57.13
Tim Wiltord knocks the ball to his team mate, Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.03
Jason Brand hits a low pass to Aniello De Liguori. Aniello De Liguori flicks a high pass forward to Arnold Robben who brings the ball under control. Arnold Robben threads a neat, attacking ball through to Danny Moncur. Danny Moncur makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gionatha Cossato effortlessly smothers it!
60.41
Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Don Mckinlay replacing Danny Moncur, Jermaine Wright-Phillips replacing Aniello De Liguori and Harris Jansen replacing Felice Paris .
61.50
Gary Greig sees Nicola Ravanelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicola Ravanelli flicks a high pass forward. Paul Fowler collects the pass. Paul Fowler knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Best. Edward Best heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.40
Des Scales clumsily knocks into Nicola Ravanelli. The referee warns Des Scales to calm down! Nicola Ravanelli runs off the knock.
73.17
David Svensson receives the ball from a throw-in from Gary Thomson. David Svensson kicks a strong pass forward to Gill Tacchi. Gill Tacchi chips the ball to his team mate, Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans whips in a cross ball towards Edward Best. Edward Best connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edward Best!
78.54
Des Scales flicks a high pass forward. Don Mckinlay collects the pass. Don Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Craig Shearer controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Craig Shearer rockets a shot on goal but Gionatha Cossato is on top of it.
83.58
Chris Le Saux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Best. Edward Best plays a quick one-two with Paul Fowler and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Edward Best provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.54
Edward Best barges into Terry Oakes. The referee warns Edward Best to calm down! Terry Oakes stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.32
Jermaine Wright-Phillips hits a low pass to Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben lofts in a cross ball towards Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Derby County

Bristol Rovers
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
32.1%
44%
23.8%

Scorers
Edward Best 61, 73, 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edward Best of Derby County

Match Ratings
1.Gionatha Cossato (GK)
7
2.Gary Thomson (DEF)yellow card
5
3.David Svensson (DEF)
6
4.Gary Greig (DEF)
6
5.Evans Ferrari (MID)
6
6.Nicola Ravanelli (MID)
6
7.Gill Tacchi (MID)
6
8.Chris Le Saux (MID)
6
9.Paul Fowler (ATT)
7
10.Christopher Kans (ATT)
6
11.Edward Best (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Wouter Westerveld (DEF)
0
13.Jose Izquierdo (DEF)
0
14.Eoin Cooper (MID)
0

1.Marino Gullit (GK)
6
2.Jason Brand (DEF)
6
3.Paul Helmer (DEF)
6
4.Terry Oakes (DEF)
6
5.Felice Paris (DEF)
6
6.Tim Wiltord (MID)
7
7.Des Scales (MID)
6
8.Aniello De Liguori (MID)yellow card
5
9.Arnold Robben (ATT)
6
10.Craig Shearer (ATT)
6
11.Danny Moncur (ATT)
6
 
12.Don Mckinlay (GK)
6
13.Jermaine Wright-Phillips (MID)
6
14.Harris Jansen (DEF)
6