Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Millwall. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Derby County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Derby County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Millwall kicking off!
8.33
0-0Stuart Neville makes a probing pass to Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Cutler.
10.04
Gabriel Fuentes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Benito Cozza. Benito Cozza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jacek Kozminski.
12.02
0-0Frank Jobson decides to run forward with the ball. Frank Jobson threads the ball through to Dean Davis. Dean Davis shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
15.23
0-0Jesper Curtolo decides to run forward with the ball. Jesper Curtolo threads the ball through to J-David Müller but he's offside!
16.23
Frank Jobson makes a probing pass to Leonel Markic. Leonel Markic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonis Boutaris. Antonis Boutaris sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Dave Andrews manages to keep it out.
20.46
0-0Stuart Neville catches Arek Pol on the ankles. Stuart Neville is given a warning by the referee! Arek Pol stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.47
Emile Higginbotham makes a simple pass to Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frank Jobson.
22.15
0-0Frank Jobson makes a beautiful solo run. Frank Jobson sees a break and surges forward. Frank Jobson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.52
Frank Jobson surges forward with the ball. Frank Jobson surges forward with the ball. Frank Jobson plays a perfect one-two with J-David Müller and rushes in on goal... Frank Jobson takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
32.36
0-0Shane Kewell hacks Dean Davis from behind! Shane Kewell is shown the yellow card! Dean Davis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.15
Arek Pol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonis Boutaris. Antonis Boutaris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.30
Arek Pol brings the ball forward. Arek Pol lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Davis. Dean Davis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
38.54
0-1Shane Kewell sees space and advances. Shane Kewell makes a beautiful solo run. Shane Kewell goes all the way! Shane Kewell shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Abdelkrim Chippo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.26
Arek Pol kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Davis. Dean Davis plays a perfect one-two with J-David Müller and rushes in on goal... Dean Davis takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Dave Andrews.
45.00
Andy Cutler decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Cutler makes a probing pass to Dean Davis. Dean Davis shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Derby County kick off!
47.27
Frank Jobson makes a probing pass to Leonel Markic. Leonel Markic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of J-David Müller. J-David Müller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Pierre Javary.
53.10
Gabriel Fuentes threads the ball through to Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.51
Emile Higginbotham sees space and advances. Emile Higginbotham whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
69.05
Emile Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.47
Cristiano Jesus comes in with a late challenge on Jacek Kozminski. The referee calls over Cristiano Jesus and warns him to calm down! Jacek Kozminski runs off the knock.
77.27
Ralph Davies passes the ball forward to Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus plays a perfect one-two with Benito Cozza and rushes in on goal... Cristiano Jesus cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.17
Leonel Markic flicks the ball to his team mate, J-David Müller. J-David Müller shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
83.23
Jesper Curtolo knocks the ball forward to Dean Davis. Dean Davis shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.34
Emile Higginbotham flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.33
Stuart Neville makes a simple pass to Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
0-1Shane Kewell catches Dean Davis on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Shane Kewell!! Dean Davis grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
32.9%
45.6%
21.5%
Scorers
| Shane Kewell 39 |