Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Fulham. A crowd of 8,938 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Derby County are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Derby County are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Fulham kick off!
2.42
0-0Stanley Watson sees a break and surges forward. Stanley Watson shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.46
Rafael Karnebeek chips the ball to his team mate, Kieron Barmby. Kieron Barmby tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
20.08
Carlos Ortega kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Wise. Phil Wise tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.21
0-0Raphael Zimmert makes a simple pass to Ralph Delaney. Ralph Delaney chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Mcallister. Scott Mcallister knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giancarlo Campolonghi.
27.15
0-0Derby County are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Fulham's defence.
28.25
0-0Abdelhadif Kechiouche makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Delaney. Ralph Delaney passes the ball forward to Gabriel Alonso. Gabriel Alonso threads the ball through to Marco Rigoni but he's offside!
33.00
1-036.43
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
38.08
Martin Beckenbauer threads the ball through to David Vassell. David Vassell chips the ball to his team mate, Kieron Barmby. Kieron Barmby knocks the ball to his team mate, Phil Wise. Phil Wise cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Alfons Van Der Woerdt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.32
2-0Duarte Gomes passes the ball forward to David Vassell. David Vassell knocks the ball forward to Kieron Barmby. Kieron Barmby goes all the way! Kieron Barmby shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Alfons Van Der Woerdt manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Ralph Delaney knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Alonso. Gabriel Alonso passes the ball forward but Marco Rigoni is offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Derby County start the second half!
47.49
Rafael Karnebeek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kieron Barmby. Kieron Barmby knocks in a cross ball towards Phil Wise. Phil Wise is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.36
Rafael Karnebeek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Wise. Phil Wise plays a perfect one-two with Kieron Barmby and rushes in on goal... Phil Wise rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Phil Wise!
51.39
Duarte Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Vassell. David Vassell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Phil Wise. Phil Wise goes all the way! Phil Wise shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.44
Stanley Watson threads the ball through to Gabriel Alonso. Gabriel Alonso shoots from distance but it is miles over!
69.29
Rafael Karnebeek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kieron Barmby. Kieron Barmby shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Alfons Van Der Woerdt!
75.27
Ralph Delaney knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Mcallister. Scott Mcallister 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!
78.59
Rafael Karnebeek threads the ball through to Phil Wise. Phil Wise finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.28
Fulham are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
16.9%
47.9%
35.2%