Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 18,492 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Derby County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Derby County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Derby County kick off and get the match underway!
2.28
0-0Derby County are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
6.55
0-0Neil Summerbee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Moore. Ross Moore shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
9.52
0-0Neil Summerbee chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Birkwald. Nicolas Birkwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Flintlock. Syd Flintlock makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Michael De Romijn is on top of it.
10.34
Eoin Redknapp makes a beautiful solo run. Eoin Redknapp plays a perfect one-two with Carlos Campos and rushes in on goal... Eoin Redknapp tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Patrick Kirkland easily smothers it!
12.51
Robert Ljungberg passes the ball forward to Neil Summerbee. Neil Summerbee sees space and advances. Neil Summerbee shoots from 25 yards. Michael De Romijn easily smothers it.
18.32
Ulrich Grim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory goes all the way! Alex McGrory shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.49
0-0Albert Zafarin barges into Kevin Liddell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Liddell runs off the knock.
32.49
Kevin Liddell sees space and advances. Kevin Liddell tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.31
Camille Malm kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Dublin. Harvey Dublin sees a break and surges forward. Harvey Dublin shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.38
0-0Emile Ward comes in with a late challenge on Marc Clemence. Emile Ward is warned by the referee! Marc Clemence runs off the knock.
45.00
Derby County are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Manchester United kick off and get the second half underway!
51.04
Emile Ward chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Patrick Kirkland manages to gather it comfortably.
55.39
Eoin Redknapp kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Campos. Carlos Campos shoots from distance but it is miles over!
57.38
Neil Summerbee barges into Eoin Redknapp. The referee calls over Neil Summerbee and warns him to calm down! Eoin Redknapp runs off the knock.
63.37
0-0Kevin Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Campos. Carlos Campos makes a probing pass to Alex McGrory but he's offside!
65.38
Manchester United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
66.19
Neil Summerbee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Flintlock. Syd Flintlock whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Birkwald. Nicolas Birkwald is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.25
Neil Summerbee threads the ball through to Nicolas Birkwald. Nicolas Birkwald sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
72.42
Robert Ljungberg makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Ljungberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of 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 is tipped over by Michael De Romijn.
77.45
0-1Ian Croft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Dublin. Harvey Dublin surges forward with the ball. Harvey Dublin shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Patrick Kirkland has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.25
0-1Neil Summerbee hacks Eoin Redknapp from behind! Neil Summerbee is given another warning by the referee! Eoin Redknapp 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
3
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
31%
69%
Play Area
26.8%
43.7%
29.6%
Scorers