Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Shrewsbury Town. A crowd of 12,754 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
The pitch is in good condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
0.00
0-0Derby County start the match!
4.48
0-0Morris Cooper flicks a high pass forward to Jan-Willem Opschoor who brings the ball under control. Jan-Willem Opschoor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.11
Richard Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ian Gomez who gathers it comfortably.
8.14
0-0Rodolphe Dyduch comes in with a late challenge on Richard Gemmell. The referee brings Rodolphe Dyduch to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Gemmell stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.11
0-1Ensio Taulerus hits a low pass to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.48
0-1Steve Impey flicks a high ball forward to Alun Grant who takes it down. Alun Grant shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
15.06
Morris Cooper runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Morris Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.53
Albert Molowny knocks the ball forward to Alun Grant. Alun Grant plays a one-two with Garry Gallacher and rushes in on goal... Alun Grant tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.37
Steve Impey comes in with a late challenge on Fausto Circati. The referee brings Steve Impey to one side and gives him a warning! Fausto Circati hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.29
Paul Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Linus Völler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Linus Völler tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.34
0-2Steve Impey surges forward with the ball. Steve Impey chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Souness. Alex Souness knocks the ball forward to Garry Gallacher but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.56
Ensio Taulerus flicks a high pass forward. Richard Gemmell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Gemmell puts a great ball through. Fausto Circati runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
39.32
Albert Molowny catches Ensio Taulerus on the ankles. The referee warns Albert Molowny to calm down! Ensio Taulerus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.15
Linus Völler chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair threads the ball through into the box. Fausto Circati makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.55
Albert Molowny takes it forward alone. Albert Molowny makes a simple pass to Henry Greening. Henry Greening rushes past Arno Wieczorek! Henry Greening takes a shot at goal. Henry Greening scores for Derby County!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County have changed their lineup with Sven Rösler replacing Garry Gallacher and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Shrewsbury Town appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Shrewsbury Town kicking off!
47.17
John Van Der Meyde flicks a high ball forward to Jan-Willem Opschoor who takes it down. Jan-Willem Opschoor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.18
1-2Steve Impey kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler whips in a cross ball towards Steve Impey. Steve Impey powers a header at goal. Marcel Verhoeven didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
51.34
Morris Cooper kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair lofts in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
55.52
1-2Steve Impey kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Bellamy. Frank Bellamy whips in a cross ball towards Alun Grant. Alun Grant whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by John Van Der Meyde. Excellent block.
57.09
Morris Cooper makes a simple pass to Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Impey.
60.47
1-2Derby County have made a substitution with Miguel Pirri replacing Rodolphe Dyduch .
61.47
With a delightful solo run, Richard Gemmell stretches the opposition's defence. Richard Gemmell deftly passes the ball to Linus Völler, releasing him through on goal. Linus Völler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
63.33
Ensio Taulerus flicks a high pass forward to Jan-Willem Opschoor who brings the ball under control. Jan-Willem Opschoor shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Ian Gomez had no chance!! Goal for Shrewsbury Town!
67.29
John Van Der Meyde darts forward. John Van Der Meyde chips the ball to his team mate, Fausto Circati. Fausto Circati knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kwame de Vos.
71.17
Arno Wieczorek kicks a strong pass forward to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.30
Arno Wieczorek laces a weighted ball forward to Fausto Circati. Fausto Circati lofts in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jan-Willem Opschoor scores for Shrewsbury Town!!
81.57
Seeing Morris Cooper's attacking run, Fausto Circati quickly throws the ball into his path. Morris Cooper threads the ball through to Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Ian Gomez.
83.00
1-4It's a corner kick. Richard Gemmell loops the ball in to towards the near post. Jan-Willem Opschoor muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
84.01
Steve Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Souness. Alex Souness whips in a cross ball towards Frank Bellamy. Frank Bellamy beats his man to it with a header. Marcel Verhoeven manages to gather it.
89.16
Without breaking stride, Richard Gemmell plays the ball forward to Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Cooper. Morris Cooper makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
John Van Der Meyde threads a neat ball through to Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair lofts in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Ian Gomez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! That's his third!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Henry Greening 43 | Richard Gemmell 9 Spencer Sinclair 15 Jan-Willem Opschoor 63, 72, 90 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jan-Willem Opschoor of Shrewsbury Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ian Gomez (GK)
6
2. Christian Sculli (DEF)
6
3. Rodolphe Dyduch (DEF)
6
4. Albert Molowny (DEF)
6
5. Kwame de Vos (DEF)
6
6. Alex Souness (MID)
6
7. Steve Impey (MID)
6
8. Henry Greening (ATT)
7
9. Garry Gallacher (MID)
6
10. Alun Grant (ATT)
6
11. Frank Bellamy (ATT)
6
12. Miguel Pirri (DEF)
6
13. Nabil De Gier (MID)
0
14. Sven Rösler (ATT)
6
1. Marcel Verhoeven (GK)
6
2. John Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
3. Paul Simonsen (DEF)
6
4. Arno Wieczorek (DEF)
6
5. Morris Cooper (MID)
7
6. Richard Gemmell (MID)
8
7. Ensio Taulerus (MID)
7
8. Linus Völler (MID)
6
9. Fausto Circati (ATT)
6
10. Spencer Sinclair (ATT)
8
11. Jan-Willem Opschoor (ATT)
9
12. Dale Lawton (MID)
0
13. Ivan Carter (ATT)
0
14. Anthony Bridge (MID)
0