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 Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 20,705 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Derby County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Derby County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Derby County kick off and get the first half underway!
2.43
0-0José Anaya chips the ball to his team mate, Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza whips in a cross ball towards Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.18
José Anaya kicks a strong pass forward to Niklas Rosengren. Niklas Rosengren whips in a cross ball towards Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
4.41
0-0Radu Ripnu barges into Gianni Mendoza. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianni Mendoza runs off the knock.
8.10
Ralph Rogers knocks the ball to his team mate, José Anaya. José Anaya knocks the ball forward to Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.03
Mariano Mora threads the ball through to Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson knocks the ball forward to Niklas Rosengren. Niklas Rosengren cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.18
0-0José Anaya controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.31
Alfonso Carrus knocks the ball forward to Klas Hamrin. Klas Hamrin kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Cope. Isaiah Cope plays a perfect one-two with Glen Chavarri and rushes in on goal... Isaiah Cope shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
16.26
Klas Hamrin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.43
0-1Bruno Caniggia threads the ball through to Mark Newby. Mark Newby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niklas Rosengren. Niklas Rosengren lofts in a cross ball towards Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.08
0-1Christof Van Himst sees a break and surges forward. Christof Van Himst knocks in a cross ball towards Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol powers a header at goal but somehow Mohammed Dugbatey manages to keep it out.
27.32
0-1Kubilay Özalan takes it forward alone. Kubilay Özalan threads the ball through to Jurek Pol but he's offside!
28.03
Abel Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Klas Hamrin. Klas Hamrin makes a probing pass to Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol plays a perfect one-two with Isaiah Cope and rushes in on goal... Jurek Pol shoots from just inside the box. Mohammed Dugbatey easily smothers it.
34.39
Abel Moreira makes a simple pass to Christof Van Himst. Christof Van Himst makes a simple pass to Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri goes all the way! Glen Chavarri takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Mohammed Dugbatey has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.11
Vasyl Sytnyk knocks the ball to his team mate, Klas Hamrin. Klas Hamrin makes a simple pass to Isaiah Cope. Isaiah Cope lofts in a cross ball towards Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.21
Mark Newby passes the ball forward to Niklas Rosengren. Niklas Rosengren plays a perfect one-two with Gianni Mendoza and rushes in on goal... Niklas Rosengren shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Ebi Lubanski.
45.00
Kubilay Özalan knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off the second half!
47.12
Christof Van Himst knocks the ball to his team mate, Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ralph Rogers.
48.52
Abel Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Klas Hamrin. Klas Hamrin kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Cope. Isaiah Cope goes all the way! Isaiah Cope shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.12
2-1Nottingham Forest are easily keeping Derby County at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
53.16
José Anaya passes the ball forward to Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson plays a perfect one-two with Niklas Rosengren and rushes in on goal... Warren Richardson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Ebi Lubanski easily smothers it!
59.46
Bruno Caniggia threads the ball through to Mark Newby. Mark Newby chips the ball to his team mate, Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza whips in a cross ball towards Niklas Rosengren. Niklas Rosengren flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.06
Mark Newby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.39
2-1Radu Ripnu comes in with a late challenge on Mariano Mora. Radu Ripnu is given a warning by the referee! Mariano Mora runs off the knock.
69.45
Klas Hamrin kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Cope. Isaiah Cope whips in a cross ball towards Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.09
Ralph Rogers passes the ball forward to Mark Newby. Mark Newby knocks the ball forward to Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Ebi Lubanski.
75.26
Radu Ripnu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan advances with the ball. Kubilay Özalan whips in a cross ball towards Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Mohammed Dugbatey is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.36
Bruno Caniggia knocks the ball to his team mate, Mast H. Kanu. Mast H. Kanu makes a simple pass to Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson goes all the way! Warren Richardson takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Ebi Lubanski!
79.45
Mark Newby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza plays a perfect one-two with Niklas Rosengren and rushes in on goal... Gianni Mendoza cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gianni Mendoza!
83.11
Klas Hamrin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.07
Mark Newby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Nottingham Forest are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
32.3%
40.9%
26.9%
Scorers
| Glen Chavarri 34, 69, 75 Jurek Pol 40 | Gianni Mendoza 22, 79 |