Match updates from the Amex, as Albion defeat Derby County 2-1...
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Final Score: Albion 2 Derby County 1
MATCH UPDATESFT:
After a nervy finale after Hendrick’s goal, Albion hold on for a richly deserved three points. Two first half goals, one from Barnes and one from Orlandi, secure Gus Poyet a third straight victory.90+5 Last roll of the dice for Derby as Legzdins pumps another long ball into the box but the whole Albion team step up as one and the linesman’s flag is up. Seconds left.
90+4: Long ball into box couldn’t be held by Kuszczak who was under immense pressure but the ball is hooked clear but only as far as Paul Coutts, who attempts an audacious volley that flies over.
84: Scramble in the Albion box as a Derby corner nearly falls for Connor Sammon in the six yard box but Kuszczak collects the loose ball. The Rams pushing for an equaliser.
83: Hendrick's 70th minute strike for Derby was the first goal Albion have conceded in 2013.
75: Cleverly worked corner by Albion which ends with Gordon Greer dragging an effort into Legzdins' hands.
70:GOAL! Completely against the run of play but Derby are well and truly back in it. Jamie Ward drills a low free-kick into the six yard box and Jeff Hendrick reacts first to tap home. Game on.
63: Brilliant stop from Legzdins! Barnes almost breaks through one-on-one but is held up by the Derby defence, however the striker turns and picks out Bukley in the area. The winger's first time strike deflects into path of Orlandi who stabs the ball at goal but Legzdins makes a great stop. The rebound is almost bundled over the line but is scrambled away.
58: Buckley again causing problems for the Rams defence. This time the winger finds space in the area and is denied by the legs of Legzdins as he tries to slide the ball under the keeper.
53: Albion inches away from a third goal. Buckley robs the ball off Richard Keogh and breaks behind the Derby defence, but his low cross aimed at Barnes is brilliantly intercepted by Roberts and put behind for a corner.
47: Early corner in the second half and Orlandi's cross is met by an unmarked Calderon but the full-back cannot direct his header on target.
46: Second half underway.
HT: A very good half for Albion. Solid at the back, clinical at the front, and the Seagulls lead 2-0 at half-time; goals from Barnes’ tap-in and Orlandi’s header.
41: Derby are probing for a way back into this game but Albion's defence have remained organised and the vistors cannot find a way past.
30: Will Buckley is played through by Barnes and the winger beats Gareth Roberts to the ball and has a clear run on goal, but Buckley and the Derby defender collide and the Seagulls fans want a free-kick. However referee Iain Williamson points in the Rams' favour and gives the visitors a free-kick much to the dismay of the home support.
26: Orlandi's goal is Albion's seventh strike without conceding in 2013.
25: GOAL! Albion double their lead and it is Andrea Orlandi with his third goal of the season. After his cup heroics last weekend the former Barcelona man meets Inigo Calderon's cross and arrows a header past Adam Legzdins.
18: Vicente is up and off the bench to warm-up which prompts a cry of 'Ole Ole Ole Ole, Vicente' from the home fans. The Spaniard has endured a torrid time with injuries this season but will make his first Championship appearance of the 2012/13 campaign, should he come on today.
02: GOAL! What a start for Albion! Inigo Calderon slips David Lopez through and the Spaniard squares the ball for Ashley Barnes, who is on hand to tap in from close range.
0: Underway here at a wet Amex Stadium as Albion go in search of a third straight victory.
TEAM NEWS
Albion boss Gus Poyet makes three changes to the side that beat Newcastle United last weekend, which includes a return to the starting line-up for Will Buckley.
The Albion winger has missed the last three games owing to a hamstring strain but he has made a full recovery and starts in place of Craig Mackail-Smith this afternoon.
Tomasz Kuszczak takes over the goalkeeping position once again, with Casper Ankergren dropping to the bench, whilst Inigo Calderon has recovered from a knee injury and starts in place of Gary Dicker; David Lopez moves into the midfield.
Meanwhile, Spanish midfielder Vicente has been named amongst the substitutes and could make his first Championship appearance of the season.
Rams boss Nigel Clough makes just one change to the side that beat Tranmere Rovers 5-0 in the FA Cup last Saturday.
Midfielder Kieron Freeman returns to the Derby midfield with Michael Jacobs dropping to the bench.*
TEAMS
Albion: (4-3-3) Kuszczak; Calderon, Greer, El-Abd, Bridge; Bridcutt, Lopez (Crofts 88), Hammond; Orlandi (Dicker 77), Buckley (LuaLua 77), Barnes. Subs Not Used: Ankergren (GK), Dunk, Vicente, Hoskins.
Derby County:*(4-5-1) Legzdins; Brayford, O'Brien (Robinson 87), Keogh, Roberts; Coutts, Hughes (Ward 45), Freeman (Jacobs 62), Hendrick, Davies; Sammon. Subs Not Used: Fielding (GK), Tyson, O'Connor, Bennett.
Referee: Iain WilliamsonYellow Cards: Orlandi (Albion); Freeman, Brayford, O'Brien, Jacobs (Derby)
Attendance: 25,464 (1,173 Derby)
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Final Score: Albion 2 Derby County 1
MATCH UPDATESFT:
After a nervy finale after Hendrick’s goal, Albion hold on for a richly deserved three points. Two first half goals, one from Barnes and one from Orlandi, secure Gus Poyet a third straight victory.90+5 Last roll of the dice for Derby as Legzdins pumps another long ball into the box but the whole Albion team step up as one and the linesman’s flag is up. Seconds left.
90+4: Long ball into box couldn’t be held by Kuszczak who was under immense pressure but the ball is hooked clear but only as far as Paul Coutts, who attempts an audacious volley that flies over.
84: Scramble in the Albion box as a Derby corner nearly falls for Connor Sammon in the six yard box but Kuszczak collects the loose ball. The Rams pushing for an equaliser.
83: Hendrick's 70th minute strike for Derby was the first goal Albion have conceded in 2013.
75: Cleverly worked corner by Albion which ends with Gordon Greer dragging an effort into Legzdins' hands.
70:GOAL! Completely against the run of play but Derby are well and truly back in it. Jamie Ward drills a low free-kick into the six yard box and Jeff Hendrick reacts first to tap home. Game on.
63: Brilliant stop from Legzdins! Barnes almost breaks through one-on-one but is held up by the Derby defence, however the striker turns and picks out Bukley in the area. The winger's first time strike deflects into path of Orlandi who stabs the ball at goal but Legzdins makes a great stop. The rebound is almost bundled over the line but is scrambled away.
58: Buckley again causing problems for the Rams defence. This time the winger finds space in the area and is denied by the legs of Legzdins as he tries to slide the ball under the keeper.
53: Albion inches away from a third goal. Buckley robs the ball off Richard Keogh and breaks behind the Derby defence, but his low cross aimed at Barnes is brilliantly intercepted by Roberts and put behind for a corner.
47: Early corner in the second half and Orlandi's cross is met by an unmarked Calderon but the full-back cannot direct his header on target.
46: Second half underway.
HT: A very good half for Albion. Solid at the back, clinical at the front, and the Seagulls lead 2-0 at half-time; goals from Barnes’ tap-in and Orlandi’s header.
41: Derby are probing for a way back into this game but Albion's defence have remained organised and the vistors cannot find a way past.
30: Will Buckley is played through by Barnes and the winger beats Gareth Roberts to the ball and has a clear run on goal, but Buckley and the Derby defender collide and the Seagulls fans want a free-kick. However referee Iain Williamson points in the Rams' favour and gives the visitors a free-kick much to the dismay of the home support.
26: Orlandi's goal is Albion's seventh strike without conceding in 2013.
25: GOAL! Albion double their lead and it is Andrea Orlandi with his third goal of the season. After his cup heroics last weekend the former Barcelona man meets Inigo Calderon's cross and arrows a header past Adam Legzdins.
18: Vicente is up and off the bench to warm-up which prompts a cry of 'Ole Ole Ole Ole, Vicente' from the home fans. The Spaniard has endured a torrid time with injuries this season but will make his first Championship appearance of the 2012/13 campaign, should he come on today.
02: GOAL! What a start for Albion! Inigo Calderon slips David Lopez through and the Spaniard squares the ball for Ashley Barnes, who is on hand to tap in from close range.
0: Underway here at a wet Amex Stadium as Albion go in search of a third straight victory.
TEAM NEWS
Albion boss Gus Poyet makes three changes to the side that beat Newcastle United last weekend, which includes a return to the starting line-up for Will Buckley.
The Albion winger has missed the last three games owing to a hamstring strain but he has made a full recovery and starts in place of Craig Mackail-Smith this afternoon.
Tomasz Kuszczak takes over the goalkeeping position once again, with Casper Ankergren dropping to the bench, whilst Inigo Calderon has recovered from a knee injury and starts in place of Gary Dicker; David Lopez moves into the midfield.
Meanwhile, Spanish midfielder Vicente has been named amongst the substitutes and could make his first Championship appearance of the season.
Rams boss Nigel Clough makes just one change to the side that beat Tranmere Rovers 5-0 in the FA Cup last Saturday.
Midfielder Kieron Freeman returns to the Derby midfield with Michael Jacobs dropping to the bench.*
TEAMS
Albion: (4-3-3) Kuszczak; Calderon, Greer, El-Abd, Bridge; Bridcutt, Lopez (Crofts 88), Hammond; Orlandi (Dicker 77), Buckley (LuaLua 77), Barnes. Subs Not Used: Ankergren (GK), Dunk, Vicente, Hoskins.
Derby County:*(4-5-1) Legzdins; Brayford, O'Brien (Robinson 87), Keogh, Roberts; Coutts, Hughes (Ward 45), Freeman (Jacobs 62), Hendrick, Davies; Sammon. Subs Not Used: Fielding (GK), Tyson, O'Connor, Bennett.
Referee: Iain WilliamsonYellow Cards: Orlandi (Albion); Freeman, Brayford, O'Brien, Jacobs (Derby)
Attendance: 25,464 (1,173 Derby)
Lotto:www.seagullslotto.co.uk
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