Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Nottingham Forest in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.


0.00
The whistle blows and Derby County get the match underway!
2.51
Andres Butragueno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell threads the ball through to Steven Drake but he's offside!
15.01
Jeroen Venema passes the ball forward to Ronnie Dodd. Ronnie Dodd kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johan Lárusson who gathers it comfortably.
16.30
Duncan Naylor chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Insley. Omer Insley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Drake but he's offside!
18.16
Nuno Alves passes the ball forward to Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
20.02
Nuno Alves threads the ball through to Kevin Zick. Kevin Zick knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nuno Alves is offside!
24.25
Steven Drake makes a simple pass to Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell plays a one-two with Duncan Naylor and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Eddie Vassell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Alfredo Calvo is on top of it.
26.20
Kevin Zick flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Izquierdo who takes it down. Eugenio Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball towards Enzo Peruzzi. Enzo Peruzzi beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Johan Lárusson.
27.46
Corner kick to Nottingham Forest. Nuno Alves plays it short to Kevin Zick. Kevin Zick flicks the ball across the goal. David Gren chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
28.14
With imagination, Greg King laces a weighted ball forward to Kevin Zick. Kevin Zick lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Johan Lárusson!
32.51
Greg King threads a neat ball through to Kevin Zick. Kevin Zick knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Naylor.
34.24
Mauricio Garcia decides to run forward with the ball. Mauricio Garcia plays a one-two with Duncan Naylor and advances towards the goal... Mauricio Garcia comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.31
Andres Butragueno makes a probing pass to Duncan Naylor. Duncan Naylor advances with the ball. Duncan Naylor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.26
David Gren kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Drake. Steven Drake threads a neat ball through to Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Alfredo Calvo manages to keep it out.
44.31
Duncan Naylor threads the ball through to Steven Drake. Steven Drake knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Naylor. Duncan Naylor makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Alfredo Calvo had no chance!! Goal for Derby County!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County have changed their lineup with Jorge Carbajal replacing David Gren. Nottingham Forest appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest kick off!
47.01
With a delightful solo run, Greg King stretches the opposition's defence. Greg King tries a spectacular long range effort. Johan Lárusson gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
48.55
Jeroen Venema sees space and advances. Jeroen Venema flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Izquierdo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Izquierdo rushes past Andres Butragueno! Some superb footwork from Eugenio Izquierdo provides some space. He shoots at goal but Johan Lárusson reads it well. Nice save!
51.31
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.15
Greg King takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Johan Deloumeau. Johan Deloumeau flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Zick. Kevin Zick controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
55.32
Marc Basler plays the ball forward to Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal rushes past Jeroen Venema! Jorge Carbajal rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Alfredo Calvo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.22
Derby County have made a substitution with Eduardo Vidal replacing Marc Basler .
65.42
Nuno Alves plays the ball forward to Kevin Zick. Kevin Zick puts a great ball through. Eugenio Izquierdo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
66.18
Eduardo Vidal threads a neat ball through to Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Vidal controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Eduardo Vidal rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.18
Darl De Vet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johan Deloumeau. Johan Deloumeau flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Zick. Kevin Zick shoots from long range but Johan Lárusson reads it well. Fabulous stop!
75.32
Ronnie Dodd barges into Steven Drake. The referee calls over Ronnie Dodd and warns him to calm down! Steven Drake runs off the knock.
77.42
Derby County have made a substitution with Chris Williamson replacing Duncan Naylor .
78.48
Mauricio Garcia takes it forward alone. Mauricio Garcia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Vidal. Eduardo Vidal jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
31%
47.9%
21.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Naylor of Derby County

Match Ratings
1.Johan Lárusson (GK)
8
2.Mauricio Garcia (DEF)goal scored
8
3.Andres Butragueno (DEF)
6
4.Roberto Marcos (DEF)
6
5.Ivan Delgado (DEF)
6
6.Marc Basler (MID)
6
7.Duncan Naylor (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.David Gren (ATT)
6
9.Omer Insley (ATT)
6
10.Steven Drake (ATT)
6
11.Eddie Vassell (ATT)
6
 
12.Eduardo Vidal (MID)
6
13.Chris Williamson (MID)
6
14.Jorge Carbajal (ATT)goal scored
8

1.Alfredo Calvo (GK)
6
2.Jeroen Venema (DEF)
6
3.Darl De Vet (DEF)
6
4.Ronnie Dodd (DEF)
6
5.Johan Deloumeau (DEF)
6
6.Nuno Alves (MID)
6
7.Samuel Ribeiro (MID)
6
8.Greg King (MID)
7
9.Enzo Peruzzi (ATT)
6
10.Eugenio Izquierdo (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Zick (ATT)
6
 
12.Alejandro Bonfanti (MID)
0
13.Mauricio Carcedo (MID)
0
14.Harris Taks (MID)
0