Match Report


Derby CountyDerby County     SunderlandSunderland
Andy MoyesAndy Moyes Kieran Rufus Kieran Rufus
Johan LárussonJ. Lárusson80
G
captain1
G
80Oliver RahnO. Rahn
Nick GrayN. Gray73
D
2
D
79Fabian Van BeukeringF. Van Beukering
Nick HuckerbyN. Huckerby74
D
3
D
77Christian LindemannC. Lindemann
Steffen LaudrupS. Laudrup75
D
4
D
78Bruno MendesB. Mendes
Ivan DelgadoI. Delgado76
D
5
M
83Brandon LopezB. Lopez
Duncan NaylorD. Naylor77
M
6
M
84Jonathan GamberiniJ. Gamberini
Edmundo CaballeroE. Caballero84
M
7
M
85Joao Batista FerreiraJ. Ferreira
Eduardo VidalE. Vidal76
M
8
M
74Leon ShiltonL. Shilton
Eddie VassellE. Vassell74
A
9
A
73Eoin GreeningE. Greening
Gavin JackG. Jack78
A
10captain
A
79Philippe BenyachouP. Benyachou
Julian NunezJ. Nunez72
A
11
A
76Scott McGroryS. McGrory
 
Marc BaslerM. Basler82
M
12
D
70Dean SmitheD. Smithe
Ramon ZublerR. Zubler74
M
13
M
74Ronnie TilerR. Tiler
Paul HendryP. Hendry75
A
14
A
65Gilles ForbesG. Forbes

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 19,249 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Derby County are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Wilcox.


0.00
Sunderland kick off and get the first half underway!
4.40
Duncan Naylor passes the ball forward to Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
6.18
Christian Lindemann flicks a high ball forward to Brandon Lopez who takes it down. Brandon Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steffen Laudrup.
12.37
Without breaking stride, Bruno Mendes plays the ball forward to Leon Shilton. Leon Shilton chips the ball to his team mate, Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.23
Jonathan Gamberini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Johan Lárusson. What a save!
15.03
Eduardo Vidal barges into Scott McGrory. The referee calls over Eduardo Vidal and shows him a yellow card! Scott McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.05
Jonathan Gamberini flicks a high pass forward. Joao Batista Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Joao Batista Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Philippe Benyachou who brings the ball under control. Philippe Benyachou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.20
Steffen Laudrup chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Nunez. Julian Nunez shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.38
Duncan Naylor makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Naylor knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack powers a header at goal. Oliver Rahn easily picks it out of the air!
24.54
Joao Batista Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening passes the ball forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.12
With imagination, Leon Shilton plays the ball forward to Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening rushes past Steffen Laudrup! Eoin Greening shoots from just inside the box. Fantastic reaction save from Johan Lárusson!
34.24
Eduardo Vidal plays the ball forward to Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Nunez. Julian Nunez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
36.48
Christian Lindemann chips the ball to his team mate, Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johan Lárusson who gathers it comfortably.
39.53
Joao Batista Ferreira makes a simple pass to Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.33
Edmundo Caballero chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Naylor. With some swift thinking, Duncan Naylor plays the ball forward to Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell rushes past Bruno Mendes! Eddie Vassell strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eddie Vassell!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Derby County get the second half underway!
48.48
Christian Lindemann chips the ball to his team mate, Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou advances inside the box! Philippe Benyachou cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Johan Lárusson easily smothers it!
53.25
Leon Shilton surges forward with the ball. Leon Shilton cuts inside the box! Leon Shilton comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but Johan Lárusson reads it well. Quality keeping!
54.57
Edmundo Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Jack controls it well on his chest. Gavin Jack whips in a cross ball towards Julian Nunez. Julian Nunez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Julian Nunez!
60.47
Derby County have made 2 substitutions with Ramon Zubler replacing Edmundo Caballero and Paul Hendry replacing Gavin Jack .Sunderland have made 2 substitutions with Ronnie Tiler replacing Joao Batista Ferreira and Gilles Forbes replacing Scott McGrory .
63.59
Duncan Naylor sees Julian Nunez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Nunez threads a neat, attacking ball through to Eddie Vassell. Christian Lindemann clumsily knocks into Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
66.17
Duncan Naylor flicks a high ball forward to Paul Hendry who takes it down. Paul Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
67.45
Duncan Naylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.48
Ivan Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Vidal. Eduardo Vidal flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
72.17
Steffen Laudrup makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ramon Zubler. Ramon Zubler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry edges inside the box! Paul Hendry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Fabian Van Beukering.
77.59
Sunderland have made a substitution with Dean Smithe replacing Bruno Mendes .
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Derby County

Sunderland
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
27%
45.9%
27%

Scorers
Eddie Vassell 42
Julian Nunez 55
Scott McGrory 25

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Naylor of Derby County

Match Ratings
1.Johan Lárusson (GK)
8
2.Nick Gray (DEF)
6
3.Nick Huckerby (DEF)
6
4.Steffen Laudrup (DEF)
7
5.Ivan Delgado (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Naylor (MID)
9
7.Edmundo Caballero (MID)
6
8.Eduardo Vidal (MID)yellow card
5
9.Eddie Vassell (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Gavin Jack (ATT)
7
11.Julian Nunez (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Marc Basler (MID)
0
13.Ramon Zubler (MID)
6
14.Paul Hendry (ATT)
7

1.Oliver Rahn (GK)
6
2.Fabian Van Beukering (DEF)
6
3.Christian Lindemann (DEF)
6
4.Bruno Mendes (DEF)
6
5.Brandon Lopez (MID)
6
6.Jonathan Gamberini (MID)
6
7.Joao Batista Ferreira (MID)
7
8.Leon Shilton (MID)
7
9.Eoin Greening (ATT)
7
10.Philippe Benyachou (ATT)
6
11.Scott McGrory (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Dean Smithe (DEF)
6
13.Ronnie Tiler (MID)
6
14.Gilles Forbes (ATT)
6