Match Report


Derby CountyDerby County     Birmingham CityBirmingham City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Bernardo BelliniB. Bellini66
G
1
G
55Terry ScholesT. Scholes
Emile SmithE. Smith70
D
captain2
D
71Harvey CooperH. Cooper
Gary GreigG. Greig66
D
3
D
68Terry SimonsenT. Simonsen
Kevin GeorgeK. George65
D
4
D
65Gianmarco PivottoG. Pivotto
Warren StampW. Stamp73
M
5captain
M
74Patrick PearceP. Pearce
Nigel WilsonN. Wilson69
M
6
M
71Brian GardnerB. Gardner
Marvin BowyerM. Bowyer59
M
7
M
50Nicholas CharltonN. Charlton
Bill DuberryB. Duberry55
M
8
M
50Graham VieiraG. Vieira
Darius GreeningD. Greening60
A
9
A
73Oliver HallerO. Haller
Christopher KansC. Kans59
A
10
A
54Graham CarterG. Carter
William DeplaceW. Deplace49
A
11
A
54Massimo PoloniaM. Polonia
 
Wouter WesterveldW. Westerveld64
D
12
D
58Stuart SwiftS. Swift
Kevin FentonK. Fenton58
D
13
D
56Noel PhilipsN. Philips
Noel ElliottN. Elliott54
M
14
G
50Andy FerdinandA. Ferdinand

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 9,041 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Derby County and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Laycock.


0.00
Birmingham City kick off and get the match underway!
2.31
With some swift thinking, Nigel Wilson plays the ball forward to Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans knocks the ball to his team mate, William Deplace. William Deplace takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Gianmarco Pivotto.
4.43
Nigel Wilson threads a neat ball through to Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans shoots from 25 yards. Terry Scholes gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
16.01
Nicholas Charlton makes a simple pass to Graham Carter. Graham Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
18.08
Marvin Bowyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Greening. Darius Greening shoots from distance but somehow Terry Scholes manages to keep it out.
20.34
Marvin Bowyer comes in with a late challenge on Brian Gardner. The referee calls over Marvin Bowyer and shows him a yellow card! Brian Gardner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.03
Brian Gardner sees Massimo Polonia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Massimo Polonia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bernardo Bellini who gathers it comfortably.
22.40
With great vision, Nicholas Charlton plays the ball forward to Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia cuts inside the box! Massimo Polonia cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
26.47
Brian Gardner comes in with a late challenge on Bill Duberry. Brian Gardner is warned by the referee! Bill Duberry runs off the knock.
27.22
Marvin Bowyer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marvin Bowyer knocks in a cross ball towards Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
32.58
Emile Smith flicks a high pass forward. Warren Stamp easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Warren Stamp flicks a high pass forward to William Deplace who brings the ball under control. William Deplace lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Greening. Darius Greening shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Terry Scholes as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
34.34
Marvin Bowyer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Graham Vieira jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
40.56
Derby County are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
44.56
Gary Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Stamp. Warren Stamp flicks a high pass forward. Darius Greening holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darius Greening lofts in a cross ball towards Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
Nicholas Charlton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Carter. Graham Carter sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Birmingham City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Derby County kicking off!
47.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Marvin Bowyer picks a pass forward to William Deplace. William Deplace shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Terry Scholes.
48.40
Corner kick to Derby County. Marvin Bowyer chips it to the near post. Bill Duberry strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.22
Gary Greig takes the throw-in. Emile Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Bowyer. Marvin Bowyer makes a simple pass to Darius Greening. Darius Greening shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
57.38
Brian Gardner makes a simple pass to Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller tries a spectacular long range effort. Bernardo Bellini easily gets down and covers it.
59.57
Nigel Wilson flicks the ball to his team mate, William Deplace. William Deplace shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
60.40
Brian Gardner decides to run forward with the ball. Brian Gardner shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
63.58
Nigel Wilson flicks the ball to his team mate, William Deplace. William Deplace shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.37
Nigel Wilson knocks the ball forward to Darius Greening. Darius Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Terry Scholes who gathers it comfortably.
75.26
Harvey Cooper catches Christopher Kans on the ankles. The referee warns Harvey Cooper to calm down! Christopher Kans stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.44
Terry Simonsen pushes mid-way up the pitch. Terry Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Carter. Graham Carter rushes past Kevin George! Graham Carter cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.36
Nigel Wilson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of William Deplace. William Deplace controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Nigel Wilson flicks a high ball forward to Darius Greening who takes it down. Darius Greening shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Derby County

Birmingham City
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
22.2%
47.2%
30.6%

Scorers
William Deplace 64

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Wilson of Derby County

Match Ratings
1.Bernardo Bellini (GK)
7
2.Emile Smith (DEF)
6
3.Gary Greig (DEF)
6
4.Kevin George (DEF)
6
5.Warren Stamp (MID)
6
6.Nigel Wilson (MID)
9
7.Marvin Bowyer (MID)yellow card
7
8.Bill Duberry (MID)
6
9.Darius Greening (ATT)
6
10.Christopher Kans (ATT)
7
11.William Deplace (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Wouter Westerveld (DEF)
0
13.Kevin Fenton (DEF)
0
14.Noel Elliott (MID)
0

1.Terry Scholes (GK)
9
2.Harvey Cooper (DEF)
6
3.Terry Simonsen (DEF)
7
4.Gianmarco Pivotto (DEF)
6
5.Patrick Pearce (MID)
6
6.Brian Gardner (MID)
7
7.Nicholas Charlton (MID)
6
8.Graham Vieira (MID)
6
9.Oliver Haller (ATT)
6
10.Graham Carter (ATT)
6
11.Massimo Polonia (ATT)
6
 
12.Stuart Swift (DEF)
0
13.Noel Philips (DEF)
0
14.Andy Ferdinand (GK)
0