Match Report


Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle     Derby CountyDerby County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gavin RufusG. Rufus62
G
1
G
66Bernardo BelliniB. Bellini
John CookeJ. Cooke65
D
2captain
D
70Emile SmithE. Smith
Jamie PowerJ. Power56
D
3
D
66Gary GreigG. Greig
Shaun DrakeS. Drake55
D
4
D
65Kevin GeorgeK. George
Dave NewtonD. Newton55
D
5
M
73Warren StampW. Stamp
Steven van den BroekS. van den Broek52
D
captain6
M
69Nigel WilsonN. Wilson
Ian BoatengI. Boateng72
M
7
M
59Marvin BowyerM. Bowyer
Charles-Edward LokoC. Loko65
M
8
M
55Bill DuberryB. Duberry
Craig BridgesC. Bridges62
A
9
A
60Darius GreeningD. Greening
Tony SinclairT. Sinclair59
A
10
A
59Christopher KansC. Kans
Said AllachS. Allach58
A
11
A
49William DeplaceW. Deplace
 
Ahmed Van HaarenA. Van Haaren58
M
12
D
64Wouter WesterveldW. Westerveld
Fabio StroppaF. Stroppa58
G
13
D
58Kevin FentonK. Fenton
Nicky StandingN. Standing52
A
14
M
54Noel ElliottN. Elliott

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Derby County. A crowd of 8,372 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Minto.


0.00
Derby County kick off!
2.55
Marvin Bowyer flicks a high pass forward to Christopher Kans who brings the ball under control. Christopher Kans shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
3.16
Kevin George flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Bowyer. With great vision, Marvin Bowyer plays the ball forward to Darius Greening. Darius Greening shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
4.28
Gary Greig passes the ball forward to Bill Duberry. Showing composure, Bill Duberry plays the ball forward to Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans knocks in a cross ball towards William Deplace. With a superhuman jump, William Deplace connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes John Cooke's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
5.24
Marvin Bowyer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Gavin Rufus drops low and scoops up the ball.
6.59
Said Allach catches Kevin George on the ankles. The referee brings Said Allach to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin George hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.47
Charles-Edward Loko runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Charles-Edward Loko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Bernardo Bellini.
14.48
Marvin Bowyer kicks a strong pass forward to William Deplace. William Deplace knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Rufus who gathers it comfortably.
26.48
Marvin Bowyer kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Greening. Darius Greening sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.33
Warren Stamp runs straight at the opposition's defence. Warren Stamp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.47
Jamie Power threads the ball through to Charles-Edward Loko. Charles-Edward Loko sees space and advances. Charles-Edward Loko shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Derby County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off!
49.55
Ian Boateng makes a probing pass to Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges knocks in a cross ball towards Said Allach. Said Allach is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
54.38
Shaun Drake makes a beautiful solo run. Shaun Drake makes a probing pass to Said Allach. Said Allach plays a one-two with Craig Bridges and rushes in on goal... Kevin George clumsily knocks into Said Allach. Penalty not given!!
59.38
Ian Boateng sees a break and surges forward. Ian Boateng plays a quick one-two with Said Allach and rushes in on goal... Ian Boateng looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
60.26
Plymouth Argyle have made 2 substitutions with Ahmed Van Haaren replacing Charles-Edward Loko and Nicky Standing replacing Said Allach .
71.18
Shaun Drake makes a probing pass to Ahmed Van Haaren. Ahmed Van Haaren kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Standing. Nicky Standing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Bridges but he's offside!
72.11
Gary Greig flicks a high pass forward to Bill Duberry who brings the ball under control. Bill Duberry runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bill Duberry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Rufus who gathers it comfortably.
75.31
Kevin George makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin George decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin George knocks in a cross ball towards William Deplace. William Deplace beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Ian Boateng plays the ball forward to Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin George.
83.33
Jamie Power sees Ahmed Van Haaren in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With imagination, Ahmed Van Haaren plays the ball forward to Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bernardo Bellini who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Plymouth Argyle

Derby County
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
27.1%
47.1%
25.7%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ian Boateng of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Rufus (GK)
6
2.John Cooke (DEF)
7
3.Jamie Power (DEF)
7
4.Shaun Drake (DEF)
7
5.Dave Newton (DEF)
6
6.Steven van den Broek (DEF)
6
7.Ian Boateng (MID)
9
8.Charles-Edward Loko (MID)
8
9.Craig Bridges (ATT)
6
10.Tony Sinclair (ATT)
6
11.Said Allach (ATT)
6
 
12.Ahmed Van Haaren (MID)
6
13.Fabio Stroppa (GK)
0
14.Nicky Standing (ATT)
6

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