Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 18,413 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Derby County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Derby County start the match!
6.14
0-0Marc Clemence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Young. Tommy Young chips the ball to his team mate, Ross Moore. Ross Moore knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Birkwald. Nicolas Birkwald heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.44
0-0Tomislav Boksic flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Jackson. Seth Jackson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Birkwald. Nicolas Birkwald knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Moore. Ross Moore powers a header at goal but somehow Jonathan Redknapp manages to keep it out.
16.09
Romarin Ndiefi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ross Moore. Ross Moore knocks in a cross ball towards Syd Flintlock. Syd Flintlock heads the ball goalwards. Jonathan Redknapp manages to gather it comfortably.
21.46
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
22.57
0-0Romarin Ndiefi makes a simple pass to Ross Moore. Ross Moore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.12
0-0Dario Mezriche comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Murphy. Dario Mezriche is warned by the referee! Duncan Murphy stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.15
Duncan Murphy flicks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Beattie. Gareth Beattie makes a probing pass to Paul Glass. Paul Glass cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.53
Tomislav Boksic knocks the ball forward to Seth Jackson. Seth Jackson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ross Moore. Ross Moore whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Birkwald. Nicolas Birkwald is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.49
Romarin Ndiefi flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Flintlock. Syd Flintlock shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
40.25
Robert Ljungberg catches Paul Glass on the ankles. Robert Ljungberg is given a warning by the referee! Paul Glass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.44
Garry Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Glass. Paul Glass shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Patrick Kirkland manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Romarin Ndiefi makes a probing pass to Nicolas Birkwald. Nicolas Birkwald knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Redknapp who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off the second half!
55.20
0-1Luis Sousa chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Glass. Paul Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Patrick Kirkland had no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
60.50
Tomislav Boksic boots it upfield. Nicolas Birkwald goes all the way! Nicolas Birkwald shoots from just inside the box. Jonathan Redknapp easily smothers it.
71.02
Dario Mezriche makes a probing pass to Ross Moore. Ross Moore knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Andrews.
72.15
Tommy Young knocks the ball forward to Ross Moore. Ross Moore plays a perfect one-two with Syd Flintlock and rushes in on goal... Ross Moore takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
75.32
Tommy Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Moore. Ross Moore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Andrews.
78.46
Robert Ljungberg catches Gareth Beattie on the ankles. Robert Ljungberg is warned by the referee again! Gareth Beattie stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.01
0-1Duncan Murphy knocks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Beattie. Gareth Beattie threads the ball through to Nwankwo Murray but he's offside!
87.38
0-1Steve Draper clumsily knocks into Ross Moore. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ross Moore runs off the knock.
90.00
Garry Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray plays a perfect one-two with Gareth Beattie and rushes in on goal... Nwankwo Murray rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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