Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 20,629 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Derby County and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Derby County and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Derby County start the match!
2.12
0-0Klas Hamrin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Franck Adjaoud.
3.35
Klas Hamrin knocks the ball forward to Isaiah Cope. Isaiah Cope shoots from 20 yards but somehow Franck Adjaoud manages to keep it out.
4.41
0-0Abel Moreira advances with the ball. Abel Moreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares goes all the way! Jaime Soares cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.12
Guilherme Semedo makes a simple pass to Egutu Okpara. Egutu Okpara goes all the way! Egutu Okpara rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.45
0-0Harry Upson hacks Kubilay Özalan from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kubilay Özalan runs off the knock.
15.11
0-0Michael Hyldgaard knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Segura. Michael Segura kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares threads the ball through to Glen Chavarri but he's offside!
16.04
1-0Abel Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Klas Hamrin. Klas Hamrin knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Cope. Isaiah Cope makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.47
Harry Tierney makes a simple pass to Guilherme Semedo. Guilherme Semedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.52
Michael Hyldgaard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Klas Hamrin. Klas Hamrin sees space and advances. Klas Hamrin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Soares but the linesman indicates offside!
28.35
1-0Abel Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan passes the ball forward to Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franck Adjaoud who gathers it comfortably.
30.58
Harry Upson chips the ball to his team mate, David Palomeque. David Palomeque makes a simple pass to Egutu Okpara. Egutu Okpara knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.45
Klas Hamrin knocks the ball forward to Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri goes all the way! Glen Chavarri shoots from just inside the box. Franck Adjaoud easily smothers it.
40.45
Kevin Liddell hacks Kubilay Özalan from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kubilay Özalan runs off the knock.
44.12
Kubilay Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Cope. Isaiah Cope knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jaime Soares scores for Derby County!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
48.24
Harry Upson sees space and advances. Harry Upson brings the ball forward. Harry Upson plays a perfect one-two with Egutu Okpara and rushes in on goal... Harry Upson shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.57
Guilherme Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marek Joswiak. Marek Joswiak goes all the way! Marek Joswiak shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Ebi Lubanski manages to gather it comfortably.
59.28
Oleg Barrett knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Semedo. Guilherme Semedo makes a probing pass to Marek Joswiak. Marek Joswiak lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
63.21
Kubilay Özalan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Cope but the linesman indicates offside!
66.28
David Palomeque clumsily knocks into Klas Hamrin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Klas Hamrin runs off the knock.
66.28
2-1Derby County are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
71.02
Klas Hamrin takes it forward alone. Klas Hamrin kicks a strong pass forward to Glen Chavarri but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.27
2-1Harry Upson comes in with a late challenge on Isaiah Cope. Harry Upson is given a warning by the referee! Isaiah Cope stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.03
David Palomeque threads the ball through to Marek Joswiak. Marek Joswiak tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
83.54
Oleg Barrett knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Semedo. Guilherme Semedo threads the ball through to Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray goes all the way! Nwankwo Murray rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.04
Kubilay Özalan flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Cope. Isaiah Cope goes all the way! Isaiah Cope shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.13
Kevin Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Egutu Okpara. Egutu Okpara controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.25
Michael Hyldgaard surges forward with the ball. Michael Hyldgaard knocks the ball forward to Isaiah Cope. Isaiah Cope plays a perfect one-two with Jaime Soares and rushes in on goal... Isaiah Cope rockets a shot on goal but Franck Adjaoud is on top of it.
90.00
Klas Hamrin makes a probing pass to Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri plays a perfect one-two with Isaiah Cope and rushes in on goal... Glen Chavarri tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.2%
34.8%
Play Area
22.5%
47.2%
30.3%
Scorers