Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Oldham Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Derby County and Oldham Athletic are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Oldham Athletic get the match underway!
6.34
Derby County are easily keeping Oldham Athletic at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
8.57
Del Mcgreal decides to run forward with the ball. Del Mcgreal shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.22
Isaiah Salmon hacks Wayne Patterson from behind! Isaiah Salmon is warned by the referee! Wayne Patterson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.25
Brian Westwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Unsworth. Ian Unsworth knocks the ball forward to Phil Davies. Phil Davies plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Allman and rushes in on goal... Phil Davies cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.28
Del Mcgreal catches John Guppy on the ankles. Del Mcgreal is warned by the referee! John Guppy grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.35
Elbekay Bezzai threads the ball through to Phil Davies. Phil Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Allman. Nigel Allman shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nigel Allman!
24.12
Paul Bellamy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart McStay. Stuart McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.13
Ian Unsworth surges forward with the ball. Ian Unsworth shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
27.07
Ian Unsworth clumsily knocks into Del Mcgreal. The referee calls over Ian Unsworth and warns him to calm down! Del Mcgreal stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.46
John Guppy makes a probing pass to Phil Davies. Phil Davies whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Allman. Nigel Allman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Dale Rufus is on top of it.
32.07
Egutu Garba knocks the ball forward to Damir Kovacs. Damir Kovacs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart McStay. Stuart McStay shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.54
John Guppy knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Allman. Nigel Allman passes the ball forward to Phil Davies. Phil Davies shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.30
Nwankwo Swift controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Mcgreal. Del Mcgreal makes a beautiful solo run. Del Mcgreal lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart McStay. Stuart McStay is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Daan Ricci easily smothers it.
39.12
Stuart McStay hacks Youl Hebert from behind! The referee calls over Stuart McStay and shows him a yellow card! Youl Hebert grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.09
Paul Bellamy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart McStay. Stuart McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Westwood.
45.00
Oldham Athletic are easily keeping Derby County at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Derby County kicking off!
48.37
Oldham Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Derby County's defence.
57.54
Youl Hebert makes a simple pass to Ian Unsworth. Ian Unsworth knocks the ball forward to Nigel Allman. Nigel Allman plays a perfect one-two with Phil Davies and rushes in on goal... Nigel Allman cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nigel Allman!
65.06
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
66.44
John Guppy brings the ball forward. John Guppy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
69.06
John Guppy makes a probing pass to Nigel Allman. Nigel Allman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Dale Rufus!
81.35
Ian Unsworth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Allman. Nigel Allman goes all the way! Nigel Allman shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Dale Rufus easily smothers it.
83.04
John Guppy brings the ball forward. John Guppy passes the ball forward but Nigel Allman is offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Allman of Oldham Athletic
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
35.5%
51.6%
12.9%

Scorers