Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 9,148 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Derby County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Derby County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Derby County get the match underway!
3.18
0-0Patrick Oliver takes it forward alone. Patrick Oliver lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Smithe. Gilles Smithe powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.22
0-1Liam Cole knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Youds. Chris Youds connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.51
Liam Cole kicks a strong pass forward to George Dichio. George Dichio knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Youds. Chris Youds powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Chris Youds!
18.29
0-2Gareth Montague chips the ball to his team mate, Charles-Edward Safanjon. Charles-Edward Safanjon knocks the ball forward to Chris Youds. Chris Youds knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alan Murrin.
21.15
Dion Gallagher brings the ball forward. Dion Gallagher shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.47
Colin Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Gallagher. Dion Gallagher passes the ball forward to Jose Kossogonov. Jose Kossogonov finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.45
Gareth Montague chips the ball to his team mate, Charles-Edward Safanjon. Charles-Edward Safanjon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Youds. Chris Youds directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
32.53
Liam Cole controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.49
Dion Gallagher knocks the ball forward to Jose Kossogonov. Jose Kossogonov shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
39.21
Alan Murrin makes a simple pass to Neil Gray. Neil Gray passes the ball forward to Gilles Smithe. Gilles Smithe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.41
0-2Patrick Oliver makes a beautiful solo run. Patrick Oliver lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Smithe. Gilles Smithe heads the ball goalwards. Billy Fletcher manages to gather it comfortably.
44.58
0-2Neil Gray hacks Spencer Konchesky from behind! The referee calls over Neil Gray and warns him to calm down! Spencer Konchesky carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
0-2Gilles Smithe clumsily knocks into Gareth Montague. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gareth Montague hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
48.02
Liam Cole controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.29
Charles-Edward Safanjon passes the ball forward to George Dichio. George Dichio finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.47
Patrick Oliver threads the ball through to Trevor Lawrence. Trevor Lawrence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Billy Fletcher is on top of it.
67.13
Charles-Edward Safanjon knocks the ball forward to Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler plays a perfect one-two with Chris Youds and rushes in on goal... Carl Cutler tries a spectacular strike but somehow Markus Ziege manages to keep it out.
69.09
Neil Gray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Kossogonov. Jose Kossogonov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.46
Liam Cole kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Youds. Chris Youds knocks in a cross ball towards George Dichio. George Dichio powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Markus Ziege!
81.31
Yacine Bouzidi chips the ball to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.13
Dion Gallagher threads the ball through to Gilles Smithe. Gilles Smithe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
85.40
Simon Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Oliver. Patrick Oliver sees space and advances. Patrick Oliver finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Billy Fletcher easily smothers it!
89.02
Alan Murrin kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Oliver. Patrick Oliver sees a break and surges forward. Patrick Oliver shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Gareth Montague takes it forward alone. Gareth Montague makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler goes all the way! Carl Cutler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
23.5%
48.1%
28.4%
Scorers
| Chris Youds 9, 16 |