Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Fulham. A crowd of 17,646 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Derby County and Fulham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Derby County and Fulham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Derby County start the match!
2.09
0-03.38
Alistair Thompson knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida lofts in a cross ball towards J-David Müller. J-David Müller is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.27
Marcus Benjamin flicks the ball to his team mate, J-David Müller. J-David Müller sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.02
Marcus Benjamin brings the ball forward. Marcus Benjamin finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
12.49
0-0Marcus Benjamin kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Davis. Dean Davis finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
21.21
0-0Dean Davis comes in with a late challenge on Graeme Walker. Dean Davis is warned by the referee! Graeme Walker runs off the knock.
30.21
0-0John Cottee knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frank Jobson.
33.22
1-0Andy Cutler knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Benjamin. Marcus Benjamin knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Davis. Dean Davis knocks in a cross ball towards J-David Müller. J-David Müller flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Carlton Gower has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.24
1-0Derby County are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
38.43
Wes Haynes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Fabrizio Florio advances with the ball. Fabrizio Florio passes the ball forward to Paul White. Paul White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Fulham kick off!
49.46
Fabrizio Florio kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Ball. Arthur Ball makes a probing pass to Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.22
Frank Jobson kicks a strong pass forward to Arek Pol. Arek Pol kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Davis. Dean Davis flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.52
Fabrizio Florio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Haynes. Wes Haynes passes the ball forward to Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Galli who gathers it comfortably.
61.44
Arek Pol knocks the ball forward to Dean Davis. Dean Davis shoots from long range but it is miles over!
65.50
Arthur Ball passes the ball forward to Paul White. Paul White knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Galli who gathers it comfortably.
69.42
Arek Pol chips the ball to his team mate, J-David Müller. J-David Müller whips in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida powers a header at goal. Carlton Gower manages to gather it comfortably.
72.42
Spencer Moffat makes a probing pass to Wes Haynes. Wes Haynes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul White. Paul White knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Galli who gathers it comfortably.
77.41
Wes Haynes threads the ball through to Robert Brand. Robert Brand finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.58
Marcus Benjamin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Davis. Dean Davis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Spencer Moffat.
79.20
John Cottee makes a probing pass to Paul White. Paul White knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Cutler.
81.15
Alistair Thompson knocks the ball forward to Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlton Gower who gathers it comfortably.
84.14
John Cottee brings the ball forward. John Cottee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.53
Marcus Benjamin passes the ball forward to Dean Davis. Dean Davis goes all the way! Dean Davis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Carlton Gower manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Arek Pol makes a probing pass to J-David Müller. J-David Müller lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Davis. Dean Davis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Dean Davis scores for Derby County!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
22.8%
46.8%
30.4%
Scorers