Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 18,496 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by George Granville.
The pitch is in great condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by George Granville.
0.00
0-0Derby County kick off!
2.41
0-0Jorge Carbajal comes in with a late challenge on Craig Wright-Phillips. Jorge Carbajal is shown the yellow card! Craig Wright-Phillips stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.50
0-0Morgan Sussi sees Martin Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Morales flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Bento collects the pass. Cristiano Bento edges inside the box! Cristiano Bento comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
4.07
0-0Morgan Sussi barges into Dominic Brady. Morgan Sussi is given a warning by the referee! Dominic Brady stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.26
Christian Franchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Federico Pastine. Federico Pastine passes the ball forward to Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
10.55
With some swift thinking, Christian Franchi plays the ball forward to Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner whips in a cross ball towards Dean Davies. Dean Davies connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
14.43
0-0Craig Wright-Phillips hacks Jorge Carbajal from behind! The referee brings Craig Wright-Phillips to one side and gives him a warning! Jorge Carbajal gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.03
0-0Marc Basler makes a probing pass to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Carbajal but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.53
Christian Franchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Davies. Dean Davies knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
21.28
0-0Alec Mason flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Brady controls it well on his chest. Dominic Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Insley. Omer Insley tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
28.11
With a delightful solo run, Christian Franchi stretches the opposition's defence. Christian Franchi shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
33.13
Harvey Cooke kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Basler. Marc Basler flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Franceco Guana.
44.07
Duncan Naylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Aston Villa kick off!
60.54
0-0Derby County have made 2 substitutions with Eddie Vassell replacing Duncan Naylor and Steven Drake replacing Jorge Carbajal and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
65.51
0-0Federico Pastine threads a neat ball through to Marvin Britton. Marvin Britton threads a neat ball through to Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johan Lárusson who gathers it comfortably.
66.39
Gerard Serredszum flicks a high pass forward. Omer Insley controls it well on his chest. Omer Insley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.38
Aston Villa have made a substitution with Fabian N. Cinetto replacing Markus Kistner .
83.27
Omer Insley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Franceco Guana manages to gather it.
90.00
Dominic Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Insley. Omer Insley lofts in a cross ball towards Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
22.4%
44.8%
32.8%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Brady of Derby County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Johan Lárusson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duncan Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andres Butragueno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Harvey Cooke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marc Basler (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dominic Brady (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Duncan Naylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gerard Serredszum (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Omer Insley (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jorge Carbajal (ATT) |  | 4 |
| 12. | Jannick Cantona (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eddie Vassell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Steven Drake (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Franceco Guana (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Frederico Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Morgan Sussi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Wright-Phillips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marvin Britton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Martin Morales (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Christian Franchi (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Federico Pastine (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dean Davies (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Markus Kistner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Cristiano Bento (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Carl Ball (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Hollmer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fabian N. Cinetto (ATT) | 6 | |