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Derby County

Wigan Athletic

Sibierski 81’

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Live Commentary
Time:90'
- Derby County
- Wigan Athletic
- 90+3 Time is called and Wigan claim a huge three points that will boost their bid for safety, but surely consign Derby to the drop. Thanks for joining us, coming right up is Manchester United v Newcastle.
- 90+1 The three minutes of injury time are rapidly running out for Derby, as their area is laid siege to by the Latics.
- 89' Olembe's exchange for Marcus Bent will eat up valuable seconds for Wigan.
- 86' The Rams have a free kick just outside the area. Savage plays it in but it's cleared. That may well be their last cghance to snatch a point.
- 85' Derby are desperately hoofing balls forward now in an effort to grab an equaliser. Jon Macken has come on for Ghaly.
- 81' GOAL!! Sibierski scores with his first touch! The long ball is nodded across to the Frenchman and he drills a cracking low shot past Price! Great finish!
- 79' More beef is added to the Wigan attack as Antoine Sibierski comes on for Landzaat.
- 78' Jewell's stifling tactics appear to be working for now as Wigan are struggling to get in behind the Derby players.
- 74' Marc Edworthy gets a nasty bang on the back of his head from one of his team mates as they both jump to head away a cross!
- 71' Villa is vbrought off for Gary Teale as Derby look to shut up shop.
- 70' The introduction of Koumas has given Wigan a lift, and they are coming forward with more confidence. However, Savage swings in a free kick to the far post that just misses his team mate there. Someone has to score sooner or later, surely.
- 68' Wigan have a goos spell of attacking possession, which culminates in Andy Todd clearing for a corner. It's cleared by the first man.
- 64' Jason Koumas comes on for Palacios in a bid to make the most of Wigan's numerical advantage.
- 62' Fagan cuts inside has has a shot... Kirkland had it covered low at the near post.
- 59' Davis really was on a mission to get a red card today, he should have been off in the opening minutes as it was! Can Wigan take advantage?
- 58' Laurent Robert is replaced by Marc Edworthy for Derby.
- 57' Davis leads with his arm on Bent again... And this time he is punished! Derby are down to ten men!
- 55' Marcus Bent tries his luck from distance... not a bad effort! The low shot was curling, but just round the post.
- 51' Derby have come out this half themore determined it would seem. Wigan are pinned back in their own half at the moment. However, they whether the storm and break to win a corner. The ball comes in to MELCHIOT... His volley goes way over.
- 48' Wigan win a free kick in a good position. Landzaat curls an effort over the wall but also over the bar.
- 46' Neither side have made any changes in the break, and the second half gets underway.
- 45+3 Referee Mark Clattenburg calls half time. It took a while to get going but this relegation scrap is really hotting up now.
- 44' A high ball over the defence and Landzaat sneaks in behind the Derby back line! He pulls the ball back for BRAMBLE... His shot is blocked on the line! But VALENCIA FOLLOWS UP... HE FIRES WIDE FROM JUST YARDS OUT! A Terrible miss!
- 42' Fagan cuts in from the right wing and carries the ball all the way across the pitch. He feeds Barnes, who turns his man brilliantly in the box but the ball just runs out of his reach to Kirkland! Best move of the match so far!
- 39' Savage curls in a free kick from the left wing that goes straight to Kirkland. Another promising set piece wasted by Derby.
- 33' Michael Brown drills a shot at goal from inside the area... Saved by Price!
- 32' Some slick build up play by Wigan. Bent spins on the edge of the box and is tackled. They come again though and the ball is knocked across for BENT TO TAP IN... OFFSIDE!!
- 30' Wilson Palacios tries an overhead kick inside the box! He misses the ball but almost gets Mears' head!
- 28' Derby have a corner. It's headed down by Mills but hacked clear.
- 25' Wigan come forward and BENT STRIKES OVER THE BAR FROM SIX YARDS! Finally some action in this game!
- 24' Fagan swings in another cross that flashes right in front of goal but misses everyone! Lucky escape for Wigan! Hossam Ghaly then scythes down Valencia on the left wing!
- 18' Davis is booked for a foul on Bent, though he shouldn't be on the pitch anyway.
- 20' Fagan jumps up to head a long ball into the Wigan box, and goes tumbling over ilbane! He lands with a heavy bump, but he'll be alright.
- 17' A dangerous looking ball in by Fagan... Headed clear by Bramble with Villa lurking!
- 13' A free kick is sent in from deep and HESKEY IS IN BEHIND THE DEFENDERS... Offside!
- 12' This match has been very low on action so far, unless you're a fan of aimless long balls, in which case it's a belter!
- 9' It's not much! Robert went for goal but miscues his shot and it went tamely along the deck straight to Kirkland.
- 8' Villa is fouled about 30 yards out from goal after a bout of head tennis. Laurent Robert's first chance to show the Derby fans what he can do...
- 6' Kevin Kilbane sends in a huge long throw , but Marcus Bent is offside.
- 5' Bent is fouled again, this tme by Savage - the first of many from the new Derby captain no doubt!
- 3' Marcus Bent is on the ground after getting an arm in the face from Claude Davis! It was blatant but the referee does nothing!
- 1' Welcome to eurosport.yahoo.com's LIVE coverage of Derby v Wigan! This is the first time these sides have met in the top flight, and they are both desperate for the points. The match is underway!
Summary
- 81' GOAL!! Sibierski scores with his first touch! The long ball is nodded across to the Frenchman and he drills a cracking low shot past Price! Great finish!
- 70' The introduction of Koumas has given Wigan a lift, and they are coming forward with more confidence. However, Savage swings in a free kick to the far post that just misses his team mate there. Someone has to score sooner or later, surely.
- 57' Davis leads with his arm on Bent again... And this time he is punished! Derby are down to ten men!
- 44' A high ball over the defence and Landzaat sneaks in behind the Derby back line! He pulls the ball back for BRAMBLE... His shot is blocked on the line! But VALENCIA FOLLOWS UP... HE FIRES WIDE FROM JUST YARDS OUT! A Terrible miss!
- 42' Fagan cuts in from the right wing and carries the ball all the way across the pitch. He feeds Barnes, who turns his man brilliantly in the box but the ball just runs out of his reach to Kirkland! Best move of the match so far!
- 33' Michael Brown drills a shot at goal from inside the area... Saved by Price!

Live Team Line-Up

Referee: Mark Clattenburg
Derby County

Manager: Paul Jewell

Captain: Robbie Savage

Starting line-up
- L. Price
- D. Mills
- A. Todd
- C. Davis
- T. Mears
- C. Fagan
- R. Savage
- H. Ghaly
- L. Robert
- G. Barnes
- E. Villa
Subs
- M. Edworthy 57′
- J. Macken 84′
- E. Lewis
- G. Teale 70′
- B. Hinchliffe
Injured
- S. Bywater
- J. McEveley
- D. Leacock
- S. Pearson
- D. Jones
Suspended

None
Wigan Athletic

Manager: Steve Bruce

Captain: Mario Melchiot

Starting line-up
- C. Kirkland
- M. Melchiot
- T. Bramble
- P. Scharner
- K. Kilbane
- L. Valencia
- M. Brown
- W. Palacios
- D. Landzaat
- M. Bent
- E. Heskey
Subs
- A. Sibierski 79′
- J. Koumas 64′
- J. Aghahowa
- M. Pollitt
- S. Olembe 88′
Injured

None

Suspended

None