Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Dog & Duck ground where AFC Rushden & Diamonds play host to Derby County. A crowd of 4,513 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off and get the first half underway!
4.16
0-0Steve Palmer threads the ball through to Martín Campos. Martín Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Walter Romero. Walter Romero tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Gudjón Júlíusson!
9.57
0-1Wes Hall chips the ball to his team mate, Damir Kovacs. Damir Kovacs knocks the ball forward to Walter Romero. Walter Romero finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.44
0-1Wes Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Salmon. Isaiah Salmon flicks the ball to his team mate, Walter Romero. Walter Romero goes all the way! Walter Romero shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.53
Jacob Eadie knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Shields. Steve Shields passes the ball forward to Chris Ince. Chris Ince tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
28.01
Isaiah Salmon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart McStay. Stuart McStay 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!
36.49
0-1Paolo Le Tissier flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Southgate. Rio Southgate knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Rufus who gathers it comfortably.
42.44
Paolo Le Tissier passes the ball forward to Rio Southgate. Rio Southgate shoots from long range but it is miles over!
44.10
Paul Bellamy flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart McStay. Stuart McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Walter Romero. Walter Romero shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
45.00
0-1Walter Romero catches Syd Mortensen on the ankles. The referee calls over Walter Romero and warns him to calm down! Syd Mortensen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Derby County get the second half underway!
47.50
Martín Campos threads the ball through to Walter Romero. Walter Romero shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.25
Syd Mortensen passes the ball forward to Norman Froggatt. Norman Froggatt flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Terry. Alistair Terry shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.01
1-1Jacob Eadie lofts the ball long. Rio Southgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Ince but the linesman indicates offside!
57.51
1-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
63.19
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
65.40
Derby County are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
67.46
Paolo Le Tissier knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Southgate. Rio Southgate shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.34
Damir Kovacs brings the ball forward. Damir Kovacs lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart McStay. Stuart McStay is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gudjón Júlíusson easily picks it out of the air!
73.34
Oluwashegun Okpara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damir Kovacs. Damir Kovacs makes a probing pass to Stuart McStay. Stuart McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Walter Romero. Walter Romero powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
79.01
Martín Campos makes a beautiful solo run. Martín Campos plays a perfect one-two with Stuart McStay and rushes in on goal... Martín Campos takes a shot at goal but somehow Gudjón Júlíusson manages to keep it out.
83.36
1-1Gavin Lee hacks Stuart McStay from behind! Gavin Lee is warned by the referee! Stuart McStay stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.45
Paul Bellamy comes in with a late challenge on Norman Froggatt. Paul Bellamy is given a warning by the referee! Norman Froggatt runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.3%
61.7%
Play Area
32.1%
45.7%
22.2%
Scorers