Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Tottenham Hotspur. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Derby County and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Derby County and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the match underway!
10.43
0-0Jaime Pinto threads the ball through to Mike Finney. Mike Finney shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Abdelkrim Chippo easily smothers it!
12.14
Giacomo Savino threads the ball through to Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Abdelkrim Chippo!
16.40
0-0Derby County are easily keeping Tottenham Hotspur at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
18.03
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
21.17
0-0Mike Finney comes in with a late challenge on Andy Cutler. The referee calls over Mike Finney and shows him a yellow card! Andy Cutler runs off the knock.
24.09
Billy Cole makes a probing pass to J-David Müller. J-David Müller finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Shaun Weir manages to gather it comfortably.
28.32
0-0Arek Pol catches Giacomo Savino on the ankles. The referee calls over Arek Pol and shows him a yellow card! Giacomo Savino carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.35
0-0Giacomo Savino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
32.26
Ahmed Bogarde passes the ball forward to Giacomo Savino. Giacomo Savino passes the ball forward to Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.27
Arek Pol knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.35
Billy Cole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of J-David Müller. J-David Müller shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.48
0-1Scott Henderson threads the ball through to Giacomo Savino. Giacomo Savino brings the ball forward. Giacomo Savino shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Derby County get the second half underway!
53.15
Scott Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Gascoigne. Rio Gascoigne takes it forward alone. Rio Gascoigne sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Abdelkrim Chippo.
54.50
Arek Pol kicks a strong pass forward to Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida shoots from distance but it is miles over!
57.36
0-1Arek Pol catches Giacomo Savino on the ankles. Arek Pol is warned by the referee! Giacomo Savino stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.21
Nigel Unsworth hacks Eduardo Pardo from behind! Nigel Unsworth is shown the yellow card! Eduardo Pardo runs off the knock.
75.15
Eduardo Pardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Thompson. Alistair Thompson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of J-David Müller. J-David Müller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.38
Alistair Thompson decides to run forward with the ball. Alistair Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Dean Davis. Dean Davis flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.20
Arek Pol deftly passes the ball to his team mate, J-David Müller. J-David Müller tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
89.43
Giacomo Savino kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Finney. Mike Finney plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Unsworth and rushes in on goal... Mike Finney takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
29.1%
45.6%
25.3%
Scorers