Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Derby County and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Derby County and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Chelsea start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.45
0-0Liam Owen makes a simple pass to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell knocks the ball forward to Francis Lockley but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.27
0-1Liam Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley goes all the way! Francis Lockley takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Patrick Kirkland has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.05
0-1Nicolas Birkwald clumsily knocks into Ronnie White. Nicolas Birkwald is shown the yellow card! Ronnie White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.40
0-1Seth Jackson passes the ball forward to Syd Flintlock. Syd Flintlock knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Birkwald. Nicolas Birkwald directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Jamie Youds.
16.35
0-1Robert Vernazza makes a simple pass to Liam Owen. Liam Owen makes a simple pass to Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley goes all the way! Francis Lockley takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
18.39
0-1George Van Helmond flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.03
Ronnie White knocks the ball to his team mate, Liam Owen. Liam Owen passes the ball forward to Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.53
Marc Clemence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Jackson. Seth Jackson flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Moore. Ross Moore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.17
Dario Mezriche chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Birkwald. Nicolas Birkwald knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tony Matthews.
44.26
Steve Patterson knocks the ball forward to Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean plays a perfect one-two with Craig Liddell and rushes in on goal... Robert Maclean shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Patrick Kirkland manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Derby County kick off the second half!
47.13
Tommy Young makes a beautiful solo run. Tommy Young whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Birkwald. Nicolas Birkwald flicks the ball with his head. Jamie Youds easily smothers it.
48.14
Dario Mezriche controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Flintlock. Syd Flintlock tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
53.39
Dario Mezriche makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Flintlock. Syd Flintlock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Vernazza.
59.30
Tommy Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Flintlock. Syd Flintlock shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
60.24
Robert Ljungberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Young. Tommy Young threads the ball through to Syd Flintlock. Syd Flintlock shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
61.04
Tommy Young kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Moore. Ross Moore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eoin Hurst.
65.40
Dario Mezriche sees a break and surges forward. Dario Mezriche finds some space and shoots from distance. Dario Mezriche scores for Derby County!!
69.32
Tony Matthews decides to run forward with the ball. Tony Matthews threads the ball through to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell shoots from 20 yards. Patrick Kirkland easily smothers it.
72.29
Liam Owen kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean goes all the way! Robert Maclean takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.24
Ronnie White makes a probing pass to George Van Helmond. George Van Helmond controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
26.3%
46.1%
27.6%
Scorers