Match Report


Derby CountyDerby County     Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
James PlowrightJ. Plowright67
G
1
G
64Ian PriorI. Prior
Mark BarmbyM. Barmby74
D
2
D
72Tim BarrettT. Barrett
Harry BlakeH. Blake63
D
3
D
66Anthony RankinA. Rankin
Damien McgovernD. Mcgovern60
D
4
D
63Diogo OliveiraD. Oliveira
Max AccursiM. Accursi71
M
5
D
62Tomas BorgobelloT. Borgobello
Damien PlowrightD. Plowright70
M
6
M
66Matt TolleyM. Tolley
Shaun CarltonS. Carlton68
M
7
M
63Rafael HerreroR. Herrero
Richard LaverR. Laver66
M
8
M
61Craig CarragherC. Carragher
Simon WesselmannS. Wesselmann77
A
9
A
68Alejandro FarinosA. Farinos
Stephen CrooksS. Crooks71
A
captain10captain
A
62Kemal PottsK. Potts
Francis OakleyF. Oakley66
A
11
A
53Mark OliverM. Oliver
 
Steve BoatengS. Boateng59
D
12
G
60Damien SherwoodD. Sherwood
Hannes HoenessH. Hoeness58
G
13
G
54Jermaine McgovernJ. Mcgovern
Dean RobinsonD. Robinson56
M
14
G
51James ScowcroftJ. Scowcroft

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Sheffield Wednesday. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Lawrence.


0.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off the first half!
8.31
Alejandro Farinos catches Mark Barmby on the ankles. The referee warns Alejandro Farinos to calm down! Mark Barmby runs off the knock.
9.43
Matt Tolley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
10.31
With wonderful vision, Tim Barrett picks a pass forward to Craig Carragher. Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Carragher plays the ball forward to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.23
Stephen Crooks hacks Anthony Rankin from behind! Stephen Crooks is given a warning by the referee! Anthony Rankin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.02
Rafael Herrero makes a simple pass to Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts knocks the ball forward to Mark Oliver but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.34
Matt Tolley passes the ball forward to Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kemal Potts through on goal. Kemal Potts shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
21.15
Damien Plowright threads a neat ball through to Simon Wesselmann. Simon Wesselmann makes a simple pass, allowing Francis Oakley to run into the box. Francis Oakley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
24.53
Diogo Oliveira flicks a high ball forward to Craig Carragher who takes it down. Craig Carragher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.19
Rafael Herrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.40
Shaun Carlton makes a simple pass to Francis Oakley. Francis Oakley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ian Prior comfortably gets down and covers it.
42.38
Anthony Rankin threads a neat ball through to Craig Carragher. Craig Carragher makes a simple pass to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos skips past Mark Barmby! Alejandro Farinos rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Anthony Rankin flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Herrero. Rafael Herrero advances with the ball. Rafael Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
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. Sheffield Wednesday also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look much more laid back than they were at the start of the game.

45.00
Derby County start the second half!
54.08
Rafael Herrero hits a low pass to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.06
Craig Carragher flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Potts controls it well on his chest. Kemal Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
57.22
Damien Plowright threads a neat ball through to Simon Wesselmann. Simon Wesselmann lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Oakley. Francis Oakley gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.40
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with James Scowcroft replacing Kemal Potts .
71.10
Rafael Herrero hits a low pass to Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to James Plowright who gathers it comfortably.
72.48
Shaun Carlton flicks a high pass forward to Francis Oakley who brings the ball under control. Francis Oakley makes a pass forward but Stephen Crooks is yards offside!
73.51
Matt Tolley threads the ball through to Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but James Plowright reads it well. Nice save!
75.04
Craig Carragher makes a simple pass to Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sheffield Wednesday are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.19
Derby County have made 2 substitutions with Steve Boateng replacing Damien Plowright and Dean Robinson replacing Damien Mcgovern .Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Damien Sherwood replacing Matt Tolley .
78.23
Harry Blake chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Boateng. Steve Boateng deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Crooks. Stephen Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Wesselmann. Simon Wesselmann makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.43
Anthony Rankin receives the ball from a throw-in from Diogo Oliveira. Anthony Rankin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Herrero. Seeing a gap ahead, Rafael Herrero plays the ball forward to James Scowcroft. James Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dean Robinson.
87.23
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
89.30
Mark Barmby chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Carlton. Shaun Carlton hits a low pass to Francis Oakley. Francis Oakley advances inside the box! Francis Oakley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ian Prior.
90.00
Max Accursi takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Alejandro Farinos gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Derby County

Sheffield Wednesday
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
31.9%
40.3%
27.8%

Scorers
Francis Oakley 57
Alejandro Farinos 10, 26, 42
Kemal Potts 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Farinos of Sheffield Wednesday

Match Ratings
1.James Plowright (GK)
6
2.Mark Barmby (DEF)
6
3.Harry Blake (DEF)
6
4.Damien Mcgovern (DEF)
6
5.Max Accursi (MID)
6
6.Damien Plowright (MID)
6
7.Shaun Carlton (MID)
6
8.Richard Laver (MID)
6
9.Simon Wesselmann (ATT)
6
10.Stephen Crooks (ATT)
6
11.Francis Oakley (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Steve Boateng (DEF)
6
13.Hannes Hoeness (GK)
0
14.Dean Robinson (MID)
6

1.Ian Prior (GK)
6
2.Tim Barrett (DEF)
6
3.Anthony Rankin (DEF)
6
4.Diogo Oliveira (DEF)
6
5.Tomas Borgobello (DEF)
6
6.Matt Tolley (MID)
6
7.Rafael Herrero (MID)
7
8.Craig Carragher (MID)
7
9.Alejandro Farinos (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Kemal Potts (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Mark Oliver (ATT)
7
 
12.Damien Sherwood (GK)
6
13.Jermaine Mcgovern (GK)
0
14.James Scowcroft (GK)
6