Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 19,163 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Aston Villa kick off and get the first half underway!
3.49
0-0Thierry Black makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alonso Carvajal. Alonso Carvajal makes a probing pass to Seb Michel. Seb Michel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vasyl Sytnyk.
4.58
0-0Alonso Carvajal knocks the ball forward to Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.26
0-0Christof Van Himst threads the ball through to Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
8.57
Dorlan Delarosa brings the ball forward. Dorlan Delarosa finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
9.56
Klas Hamrin kicks a strong pass forward to Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.08
Craig Hansen surges forward with the ball. Craig Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.08
Abel Moreira threads the ball through to Dorlan Delarosa. Dorlan Delarosa sees a break and surges forward. Dorlan Delarosa shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.03
0-0Alonso Carvajal comes in with a high challenge, catching Klas Hamrin with his studs. The referee motions to Alonso Carvajal to come over. It's a red card!! Klas Hamrin runs off the knock.
21.10
Vasyl Sytnyk flicks the ball to his team mate, Dorlan Delarosa. Dorlan Delarosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.12
Seb Michel makes a simple pass to Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ebi Lubanski who gathers it comfortably.
40.56
Radu Ripnu threads the ball through to Klas Hamrin. Klas Hamrin passes the ball forward to Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Stuart Gemmill!
42.56
0-0Derby County are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Aston Villa's defence.
45.00
Klas Hamrin threads the ball through to Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Derby County get the second half underway!
54.49
Radu Ripnu threads the ball through to Dorlan Delarosa. Dorlan Delarosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
59.40
Emile Ward surges forward with the ball. Emile Ward shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Ebi Lubanski.
63.44
Craig Hansen threads the ball through to Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher heads the ball goalwards. Ebi Lubanski easily picks it out of the air!
65.52
Kubilay Özalan chips the ball to his team mate, Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.48
Seb Michel makes a probing pass to Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos heads the ball goalwards but somehow Ebi Lubanski manages to keep it out.
69.13
Klas Hamrin threads the ball through to Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol goes all the way! Jurek Pol makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Stuart Gemmill is on top of it.
75.25
Radu Ripnu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan threads the ball through to Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.56
0-0Emile Ward barges into Kubilay Özalan. Emile Ward is shown the yellow card! Kubilay Özalan stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
1-0Dorlan Delarosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Stuart Gemmill had no chance!! Goal for Derby County!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
22.7%
42.7%
34.7%
Scorers
| Jaime Soares 90 |