Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to West Bromwich Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Derby County and West Bromwich Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Derby County and West Bromwich Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Derby County kick off and get the match underway!
2.27
0-0Michael Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdelkrim Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
6.32
0-0Andy Cutler sees space and advances. Andy Cutler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Beckmann. Kevin Beckmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.43
0-1Michael Shearer knocks the ball forward to Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako chips the ball to his team mate, Celestine West. Celestine West shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.41
0-1Andy Cutler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jesper Curtolo. Jesper Curtolo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Beckmann. Kevin Beckmann shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jon Mortensen manages to gather it comfortably.
32.06
Ian Pearce sees space and advances. Ian Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.37
0-1Marcel Bratschi comes in with a late challenge on Matt Pearce. The referee calls over Marcel Bratschi and shows him a yellow card! Matt Pearce stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.12
Pius Dekker kicks a strong pass forward to Orestis Kouris. Orestis Kouris knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Croft.
45.00
Mario Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Pearce. Matt Pearce shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
47.17
Mario Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonis Boutaris. Antonis Boutaris shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Jon Mortensen easily smothers it!
57.31
Pius Dekker boots it upfield. Celestine West plays a perfect one-two with Alessandro Di Bari and rushes in on goal... Celestine West takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.49
Marcel Bratschi surges forward with the ball. Marcel Bratschi threads the ball through to Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako threads the ball through to Celestine West. Celestine West tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
61.14
Michael Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari lofts in a cross ball towards Celestine West. Celestine West connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.49
0-2Orestis Kouris kicks a strong pass forward to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Celestine West but the linesman indicates offside!
66.58
0-2West Bromwich Albion are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
69.55
Alistair Thompson flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Beckmann. Kevin Beckmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Jon Mortensen is on top of it.
75.32
Alistair Thompson flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Pearce. Matt Pearce shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Jon Mortensen.
77.45
Jacek Kozminski flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Beckmann. Kevin Beckmann whips in a cross ball towards Antonis Boutaris. Antonis Boutaris flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Jon Mortensen.
79.06
Alistair Thompson makes a simple pass to Matt Pearce. Matt Pearce goes all the way! Matt Pearce cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Jon Mortensen had no chance!! Goal for Derby County!
83.55
Ian Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako goes all the way! Aaron Salako cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
84.27
Orestis Kouris barges into Mario Jardim. The referee calls over Orestis Kouris and shows him a yellow card! Mario Jardim runs off the knock.
85.49
1-2Orestis Kouris comes in with a late challenge on Mario Jardim. Orestis Kouris is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Mario Jardim carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.19
Michael Shearer flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Abdelkrim Chippo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
41.1%
58.9%
Play Area
27.4%
46.6%
26%
Scorers
| Matt Pearce 79 | Celestine West 16, 61 Alessandro Di Bari 87 |