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 Sunderland. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Derby County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Derby County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Sunderland get the match underway!
2.17
0-0Isaiah Christie surges forward with the ball. Isaiah Christie shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.38
Mario Jardim passes the ball forward to Kristoffer Rosengren. Kristoffer Rosengren finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
6.21
0-0Isaiah Christie kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacek Kozminski.
8.12
Yuriy Podolchak makes a probing pass to Matt Pearce. Matt Pearce goes all the way! Matt Pearce makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.55
Steve Galli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.03
0-0Andy Cutler threads the ball through to Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Kristoffer Rosengren. Kristoffer Rosengren shoots from long range but somehow Arthur Etherington manages to keep it out.
20.49
1-0Yuriy Podolchak makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Beckmann. Kevin Beckmann whips in a cross ball towards Matt Pearce. Matt Pearce heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
28.10
Steve Galli takes it forward alone. Steve Galli flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.39
Dave Ferdinand makes a simple pass to Isaiah Christie. Isaiah Christie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Alistair Thompson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kristoffer Rosengren. Kristoffer Rosengren controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Derby County kick off the second half!
49.11
Andy Cutler chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim makes a probing pass to Kristoffer Rosengren. Kristoffer Rosengren shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Arthur Etherington.
51.22
Mario Jardim makes a probing pass to Kevin Beckmann. Kevin Beckmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vito Branca.
53.56
Jacek Kozminski knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Thompson. Alistair Thompson knocks the ball forward to Kristoffer Rosengren. Kristoffer Rosengren shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Arthur Etherington manages to gather it comfortably.
57.08
Yuriy Podolchak makes a simple pass to Kevin Beckmann. Kevin Beckmann shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Arthur Etherington!
61.20
Jacob Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.04
Isaiah Christie brings the ball forward. Isaiah Christie shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
66.19
Andy Cutler flicks the ball to his team mate, Yuriy Podolchak. Yuriy Podolchak threads the ball through to Kevin Beckmann. Kevin Beckmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vito Branca.
79.45
Mario Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Kristoffer Rosengren. Kristoffer Rosengren shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.15
Andy Cutler knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Beckmann. Kevin Beckmann shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
83.53
Alfred Clapham kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Thompson. Alistair Thompson chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Beckmann. Kevin Beckmann shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.07
Jacek Kozminski knocks the ball forward to Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Beckmann. Kevin Beckmann shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.10
Steve Galli knocks the ball forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Cutler.
87.40
Robert Croft passes the ball forward to Yuriy Podolchak. Yuriy Podolchak kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Beckmann. Kevin Beckmann shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
89.00
Yuriy Podolchak passes the ball forward to Kevin Beckmann. Kevin Beckmann shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
27.8%
44.3%
27.8%
Scorers
| Matt Pearce 20 |