Match Report


Derby CountyDerby County     Hull CityHull City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gionatha CossatoG. Cossato69
G
1captain
G
69Spencer MersonS. Merson
Gary ThomsonG. Thomson76
D
captain2
D
54Jermaine Le SauxJ. Le Saux
David SvenssonD. Svensson75
D
3
D
52Ian KeaneI. Keane
David TavaresD. Tavares71
D
4
D
50Ivan CadamarteriI. Cadamarteri
Evans FerrariE. Ferrari77
M
5
D
50Matthew MintoM. Minto
Nicola RavanelliN. Ravanelli74
M
6
M
56Dale GreavesD. Greaves
Gill TacchiG. Tacchi73
M
7
M
56Gabriele BazzaniG. Bazzani
Chris Le SauxC. Le Saux40
M
8
A
77Emile MonkE. Monk
Paul FowlerP. Fowler70
A
9
A
62Duarte QuaresmaD. Quaresma
Christopher KansC. Kans58
A
10
A
59Spencer EustaceS. Eustace
Edward BestE. Best45
A
11
A
57Bill SouthgateB. Southgate
 
Gary GreigG. Greig66
D
12
G
57Paul SanchezP. Sanchez
Wouter WesterveldW. Westerveld63
D
13
A
56Ross PlattR. Platt
Jose IzquierdoJ. Izquierdo38
D
14
M
55Dennis GranvilleD. Granville

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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 Hull City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mark Eadie.


0.00
The whistle blows and Derby County get the match underway!
10.50
Chris Le Saux passes the ball forward to Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
12.47
Gabriele Bazzani flicks a high pass forward to Emile Monk who brings the ball under control. Emile Monk whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
18.08
Gabriele Bazzani catches Nicola Ravanelli on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicola Ravanelli runs off the knock.
21.56
Gabriele Bazzani hacks David Tavares from behind! The referee calls over Gabriele Bazzani and warns him to calm down! David Tavares carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.42
Dale Greaves makes a probing pass to Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace hits a low pass to Emile Monk. Emile Monk takes a shot at goal. Gionatha Cossato is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.10
With a delightful solo run, Gabriele Bazzani stretches the opposition's defence. Gabriele Bazzani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.49
Emile Monk catches David Svensson in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! David Svensson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.31
Gabriele Bazzani clumsily knocks into Gill Tacchi. The referee brings Gabriele Bazzani to one side and gives him another warning! Gill Tacchi runs off the knock.
38.43
Gill Tacchi hits a low pass to Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
42.25
Chris Le Saux surges forward with the ball. Chris Le Saux finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
44.17
Gill Tacchi makes a probing pass to Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
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. Hull City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hull City kick off the second half!
47.20
Gabriele Bazzani comes in with a late challenge on Nicola Ravanelli. The referee calls over Gabriele Bazzani yet again and warns him to calm down! Nicola Ravanelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.07
Gabriele Bazzani passes the ball forward to Bill Southgate. Bill Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.58
Gabriele Bazzani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Quaresma. Duarte Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Svensson.
57.53
Gary Thomson threads a neat ball through to Gill Tacchi. Gill Tacchi passes the ball forward to Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Spencer Merson smothers it!
60.43
Hull City have made a substitution with Dennis Granville replacing Bill Southgate .
71.24
Evans Ferrari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Best. Edward Best knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jermaine Le Saux.
75.45
Matthew Minto comes in with a late challenge on Christopher Kans. Matthew Minto is warned by the referee! Christopher Kans stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.24
Derby County have made 3 substitutions with Gary Greig replacing Gary Thomson, Wouter Westerveld replacing Paul Fowler and Jose Izquierdo replacing Nicola Ravanelli .Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Paul Sanchez replacing Ian Keane and Ross Platt replacing Dale Greaves .
78.25
Ross Platt knocks the ball forward to Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
81.04
Ivan Cadamarteri hacks Edward Best from behind! The referee brings Ivan Cadamarteri to one side and gives him a warning! Edward Best stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.22
Gill Tacchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Derby County

Hull City
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
7
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
59.4%
40.6%
Play Area
21.7%
52.2%
26.1%

Scorers
Emile Monk 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gill Tacchi of Derby County

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

1.Spencer Merson (GK)
6
2.Jermaine Le Saux (DEF)
6
3.Ian Keane (DEF)
6
4.Ivan Cadamarteri (DEF)
5
5.Matthew Minto (DEF)
6
6.Dale Greaves (MID)
6
7.Gabriele Bazzani (MID)yellow card
6
8.Emile Monk (ATT)goal scoredred card
3
9.Duarte Quaresma (ATT)
6
10.Spencer Eustace (ATT)
7
11.Bill Southgate (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Sanchez (GK)
6
13.Ross Platt (ATT)
6
14.Dennis Granville (MID)
6