Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 7,739 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Adams.


0.00
The whistle blows and Derby County kick off!
8.20
Paolo Houwing knocks the ball forward to Bakary Kistner. Bakary Kistner kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Norman Smith. Excellent save.
14.54
Ivan Dominguez hits a low pass to Marvin Wright. Marvin Wright makes a simple pass to Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez plays a one-two with Andy James and rushes in on goal... Tarik El-Karkouri comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Alvarez. Penalty not given!!
15.47
From the throw-in, Sieb Maes picks out Ivan Dominguez. Ivan Dominguez runs forward with the ball. Ivan Dominguez chips the ball to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James plays a scrappy one-two with Francisco Alvarez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andy James comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Liam Unsworth had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
20.54
Marc Welke flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Castro collects the pass. Alexandre Castro sees Andy James just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Andy James rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
21.20
Copain Klompe threads a neat ball through to Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez shoots from long range. Good keeping from Liam Unsworth as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
22.16
Marvin Wright takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Frank Hendrie comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
32.56
Bakary Kistner changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Bakary Kistner skips past Sieb Maes! Bakary Kistner shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Norman Smith smothers it!
36.33
Paolo Houwing threads a neat ball through to Bakary Kistner. Bakary Kistner flicks a high ball forward to Philipp Kohler who takes it down. Philipp Kohler cuts inside the box! Philipp Kohler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
38.41
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
40.56
Frank Hendrie catches Linus Kurth on the ankles. Frank Hendrie is given a warning by the referee! Linus Kurth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield Wednesday also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
49.25
Marvin Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez skips past Paolo Houwing! Francisco Alvarez rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.47
Marvin Wright clumsily knocks into Manuel Lopes. The referee brings Marvin Wright to one side and gives him a warning! Manuel Lopes stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.43
Mario Jesus makes a simple pass to Alexandre Castro. Alexandre Castro shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
60.00
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Tim Haynes replacing Alexandre Castro .
61.06
Paolo Houwing hits a low pass to Wilco Kostwinder. With great vision, Wilco Kostwinder plays the ball forward to Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
67.44
Marvin Wright hits a low pass to Tim Haynes. Tim Haynes shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
72.02
Hannes Knapp knocks the ball forward to Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
73.26
Marvin Wright hits a low pass to Tim Haynes. Tim Haynes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Liam Unsworth gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
77.47
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Brian Edghill replacing Mario Jesus .
79.22
Manuel Lopes threads a neat ball through to Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth skips past Frank Hendrie! Some awkward footwork from Linus Kurth provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.14
Marc Welke hits a low pass to Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.04
Marc Welke plays the ball forward to Tim Haynes. Tim Haynes skips past Tarik El-Karkouri! Tim Haynes shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
89.00
Ahmed Regragui brings the ball forward. Ahmed Regragui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Kohler. Philipp Kohler knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
28.4%
48.6%
23%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy James of Sheffield Wednesday

Match Ratings
1.Liam Unsworth (GK)
8
2.Fabio Grieco (DEF)
6
3.Ahmed Regragui (DEF)
6
4.Paolo Houwing (DEF)
6
5.Tarik El-Karkouri (DEF)
6
6.Hannes Knapp (MID)
6
7.Bakary Kistner (MID)
8
8.Manuel Lopes (MID)
6
9.Wilco Kostwinder (MID)
6
10.Linus Kurth (ATT)
7
11.Philipp Kohler (ATT)
7
 
12.Edgar Quaresma (MID)
0
13.Stefano Ramora (DEF)
0
14.Graeme Coppinger (MID)
0

1.Norman Smith (GK)
8
2.Ivan Dominguez (DEF)
7
3.Sieb Maes (DEF)
6
4.Frank Hendrie (DEF)
5
5.Mario Jesus (MID)
6
6.Marc Welke (MID)
7
7.Marvin Wright (MID)
7
8.Copain Klompe (MID)
6
9.Francisco Alvarez (ATT)
8
10.Alexandre Castro (ATT)
6
11.Andy James (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Brian Edghill (MID)
6
13.Kees Tobiassen (DEF)
0
14.Tim Haynes (ATT)
7