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 Grimsby Town. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Derby County get the match underway!
15.44
0-0Enrique Farinos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martín Campos. Martín Campos makes a simple pass to Walter Romero. Walter Romero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ugo Mills.
18.28
1-0Steve Palmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Bellamy. Paul Bellamy threads the ball through to Simon Sherwood. Simon Sherwood passes the ball forward to Walter Romero. Walter Romero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.18
1-0Martin Perry decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Perry lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.48
Steven Ward flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Palmer.
26.08
Florian Weigel makes a simple pass to Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.10
Isaiah Salmon makes a simple pass to Walter Romero. Walter Romero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Titus Simonsen.
30.13
Titus Simonsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Perry. Martin Perry chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.03
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
34.44
1-0Damir Kovacs passes the ball forward to Walter Romero. Walter Romero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Cristiano Andrade.
42.03
Steven Ward makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Dale Rufus!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Grimsby Town kick off and get the second half underway!
48.52
Enrique Farinos knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Salmon. Isaiah Salmon flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Sherwood. Simon Sherwood goes all the way! Simon Sherwood makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Cristiano Andrade has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.25
Paul Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Stuart McStay. Stuart McStay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Romero. Walter Romero takes a shot at goal. Cristiano Andrade easily smothers it.
53.28
Martin Perry knocks the ball forward to Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
57.30
Martín Campos passes the ball forward to Walter Romero. Walter Romero shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Cristiano Andrade had no chance!! Goal for Derby County!
66.39
Steven Ward passes the ball forward to Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
78.36
3-0Stuart McStay barges into Ugo Mills. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ugo Mills stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.14
Stanley Shields passes the ball forward to Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
81.56
Enrique Farinos makes a probing pass to Damir Kovacs. Damir Kovacs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Sherwood. Simon Sherwood goes all the way! Simon Sherwood takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.44
Oluwashegun Okpara makes a probing pass to Martín Campos. Martín Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Walter Romero. Walter Romero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Cristiano Andrade.
87.18
Steve Palmer threads the ball through to Isaiah Salmon. Isaiah Salmon threads the ball through to Stuart McStay. Stuart McStay plays a perfect one-two with Walter Romero and rushes in on goal... Stuart McStay tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Cristiano Andrade.
90.00
Stanley Shields knocks the ball forward to Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Rufus who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
32.9%
46.8%
20.3%
Scorers
| Walter Romero 18, 57 Simon Sherwood 49, 82 |