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Derby County win 5-3 on penalties

Southampton 2-2 Derby County: Championship side edge thriller on penalties

By Steve SutcliffeBBC Sport

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Derby recovered from a two-goal deficit to edge past Southampton 5-3 on penalties in a thrilling FA Cup third-round replay at St Mary's.

Two goals in two minutes from Stuart Armstrong and Nathan Redmond had put the hosts on course for victory, after the visitors had earlier had a Craig Bryson goal disallowed by VAR.

But Harry Wilson's free-kick sparked a revival before Martyn Waghorn headed a late equaliser for Frank Lampard's side.

Redmond missed in the shootout for Southampton, allowing Rams captain Richard Keogh to strike the winning penalty.

Derby travel to League One Accrington in the fourth round on Saturday, 26 January (12:30 GMT).

Inseparable after 210 minutes

For the second successive meeting Derby displayed resilience to recover after falling two goals behind to Southampton, leaving the sides inseparable after 210 minutes of football.

In a game full of incident, it seemed the visitors had drawn first blood when Bryson produced a composed left-footed finish past Saint goalkeeper Angus Gunn in the first period.

But after a wait of two minutes, VAR judged forward Waghorn to be marginally offside before he played in the midfielder.

The introduction of Redmond helped Saints up the tempo after the break and they looked to have put the tie to bed with two goals in two minutes.

First Armstrong nodded in from close range to conclude a fine move involving Mohamed Elyounoussi and Shane Long. Jack Stephens then released Redmond who delivered a deft chip over Rams goalkeeper Kelle Roos.

Derby arrived on the south coast having lost eight of their past nine FA Cup games at Premier League opponents, but that statistic was clearly not on the players' minds as they surged forward to force a free-kick that Wilson curled home beyond Gunn - but only after more anxious moments following a VAR review.

And the battling visitors pulled level when Waghorn found the top corner with a well-placed header, forcing a goalless period of extra time before the successful shootout against last season's semi-finalists.

Derby's players showed great composure to convert all five of their penalties, with Southampton's only failure from 12 yards coming from the otherwise impressive Redmond, who sent an ugly effort wide of the mark.

'It's the FA Cup, it's magical' - what they said

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl speaking to BBC Sport: "Congratulations to Derby County. When they fight like they did in the two games, they deserve to go through to the next round.

"We didn't deserve to win. We had a few chances and didn't get the goal. We given the lead away two times so it was very disappointing. It was very frustrating. We were not very good in the first half so made changes to the system at half-time. Second half we were much better and played well for the two goals.

"But they got a goal from a set-piece and you could feel everybody thinking about the first game and getting a bit nervous. The opponent was in the right place to score a second time, and both sides had less power in extra time. We still had chances to win it but didn't take them."

Derby manager Frank Lampard on BBC One: "I'm delighted for the team and the squad. The workrate they put in there, having to come through VAR going against us in really small margins, they worked so hard and they were great penalties at the end and great courage from the lads.

"We've had two games against Southampton and a tough patch in the league, playing some really good teams, so the lads have been working so hard. It takes a lot to come back against Premier League opposition and show the fight and the bravery on the ball. I thought we were outstanding through the game. Some of the football in the first half was brilliant.

"It's a tough turnaround for the weekend and Accrington in the next round - it's the FA Cup, it's magical, look at the fans who have travelled. A big thank you to the fans. They're going to get back to Derby at whatever time and they're probably working tomorrow too so a big thanks to them because they helped us get over the line."

Wilson's free-kick threat - the stats

  • Southampton have been eliminated from the third round of the FA Cup by a side from a lower division than themselves for the first time since 2001-02 when Rotherham United beat them 2-1.
  • Derby County have now progressed from all three of their penalty shootouts in the FA Cup, all coming in third round replays (also against Sheffield Wednesday in 2007-08 and Millwall in 2009-10).
  • Nathan Redmond has been directly involved in seven goals in his nine games under Ralph Hasenhuttl for Southampton in all competitions (five goals, two assists), as many as his last 63 appearances for the Saints combined before the Austrian's arrival.
  • There were just 136 seconds between Stuart Armstrong opening the scoring and Nathan Redmond doubling Southampton's lead against Derby.
  • Derby County's Harry Wilson has scored eight goals from outside the box in all competitions this season, at least twice as many as any other player in the top four tiers of English football in 2018-19. Five of those eight have been from direct free-kicks.
  • Harry Wilson has had a hand in 14 goals across all competitions for Derby this season (11 goals, three assists), more than any of his team-mates.

Line-ups

Southampton

Formation 3-4-2-1

  • 28Gunn
  • 66RamsaySubstituted forTargettat 110'minutes
  • 5Stephens
  • 4Vestergaard
  • 2Cédric SoaresBooked at 75mins
  • 14Romeu
  • 16Ward-Prowse
  • 51JohnsonBooked at 16minsSubstituted forRedmondat 45'minutes
  • 11Elyounoussi
  • 17S ArmstrongSubstituted forSlatteryat 90'minutes
  • 7LongSubstituted forGallagherat 73'minutes

Substitutes

  • 1McCarthy
  • 15Gallagher
  • 22Redmond
  • 33Targett
  • 35Bednarek
  • 55Slattery
  • 65Barnes

Derby

Formation 4-3-3

  • 21Roos
  • 37BogleSubstituted forHolmesat 94'minutes
  • 6Keogh
  • 5Tomori
  • 46Malone
  • 4Bryson
  • 44HuddlestoneSubstituted forLawrenceat 80'minutes
  • 8Mount
  • 9Waghorn
  • 14MarriottSubstituted forNugentat 76'minutes
  • 7WilsonSubstituted forBennettat 102'minutes

Substitutes

  • 1Carson
  • 10Lawrence
  • 17Evans
  • 20Bennett
  • 23Holmes
  • 25Lowe
  • 28Nugent
Referee:
Anthony Taylor
Attendance:
14,651

Match Stats

Home TeamSouthamptonAway TeamDerby
Possession
Home47%
Away53%
Shots
Home17
Away16
Shots on Target
Home7
Away7
Corners
Home8
Away5
Fouls
Home14
Away7

Live Text

  1. Post update

    Match ends, Southampton 2(3), Derby County 2(5).

  2. Penalties over

    Penalty Shootout ends, Southampton 2(3), Derby County 2(5).

  3. Goal!

    Goal! Southampton 2(3), Derby County 2(5). Richard Keogh (Derby County) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.

  4. Goal!

    Goal! Southampton 2(3), Derby County 2(4). Matt Targett (Southampton) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the centre of the goal.

  5. Goal!

    Goal! Southampton 2(2), Derby County 2(4). Tom Lawrence (Derby County) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.

  6. Goal!

    Goal! Southampton 2(2), Derby County 2(3). Jannik Vestergaard (Southampton) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.

  7. Goal!

    Goal! Southampton 2(1), Derby County 2(3). Mason Mount (Derby County) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top left corner.

  8. Post update

    Penalty missed! Bad penalty by Nathan Redmond (Southampton) right footed shot is close, but misses to the right. Nathan Redmond should be disappointed.

  9. Goal!

    Goal! Southampton 2(1), Derby County 2(2). David Nugent (Derby County) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.

  10. Goal!

    Goal! Southampton 2(1), Derby County 2(1). James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.

  11. Goal!

    Goal! Southampton 2, Derby County 2(1). Martyn Waghorn (Derby County) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the top right corner.

  12. Penalties in progress

    Penalty Shootout begins Southampton 2, Derby County 2.

  13. Post update

    Second Half Extra Time ends, Southampton 2, Derby County 2.

  14. Post update

    Attempt saved. Mohamed Elyounoussi (Southampton) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Oriol Romeu.

  15. Post update

    Mason Bennett (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  16. Post update

    Foul by Oriol Romeu (Southampton).

  17. Post update

    Attempt saved. Martyn Waghorn (Derby County) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kelle Roos.

  18. Post update

    Attempt missed. Jack Stephens (Southampton) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by James Ward-Prowse with a cross following a corner.

  19. Post update

    Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Scott Malone.

  20. Post update

    Scott Malone (Derby County) wins a free kick on the left wing.

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  • Comment posted by markmack, at 00:25 17 Jan 2019

    For 50 years I supported Derby County but according to the BBC the club is now called Frank lampards Derby County

  • Comment posted by WIT, at 23:18 16 Jan 2019

    The punditry concerning the VAR for the offside was atrocious. You are either offside or not, it doesn't matter if it is a cm or mile, you are offside and for those decisions VAR is perfect because its a yes or no decision. Why moan because he was just off, it is irrelevant.
    I can't believe they are paid to make these pathetic comments.
    Finally congrats to Derby, great comeback!

  • Comment posted by You, at 23:02 16 Jan 2019

    Good cup game tonight, ruined by 3 things.

    1. the Saints fans chanting VAR every decision, it's was embarrassing

    2. Danny Murphy's inane 'commentary' he has such a boring voice, everything he says is so obvious, it really isn't an 'expert' opinion

    3. The constant plugging of another channel, I'm fed up of brexit, I don't want to hear about it during a football game!

  • Comment posted by delboymackem, at 23:21 16 Jan 2019

    Hats off to all the DC fans who went to the game. Long journey made more bearable with the win. Well said Frank Lampard too in thanking the DC fans for going to the game and acknowleging dging the fans that won't get back to Derby until the earlier hours of the morning and will be in work in the morning too. Good luck in 4th round and rest of the season.

  • Comment posted by Andy, at 00:41 17 Jan 2019

    With regards to VAR. I think it is wrong that VAR is available in some games but not others in the same competition. On Tuesday night NUFC scores an obvious off side goal but as there wasn’t any VAR the goal stood. Derby’s “goal” should have stood. It ridiculous that different rules are applied in the same competition.

  • Comment posted by Stephen, at 02:10 17 Jan 2019

    Lots of empty seats. I know football is expensive, hence the problem, but shouldn't these clubs be looking at cut-price tickets when they anticipate a small attendance? They basically forfeit home advantage. Sell dirt cheap tickets, fill the ground, try to win a trophy, get fans excited about the team and drive more ticket/memorabilia sales in the long run. A successful team is good for business!

  • Comment posted by Big Ernie McCracken, at 23:04 16 Jan 2019

    It was offside, which is a yes or no decision, the 'clear and obvious' is for judgement decisons like ball to hand or fouls that are dives, not for the ball being out of play, encroachment or off-sides.

    well played Derby, Lampard looks like he learned something from his uncle and Jose

  • Comment posted by UptheSaints, at 00:52 17 Jan 2019

    2-0 up in both games and still couldn’t get a result - didn’t deserve to go through - well done 🐑s - good luck against Accrington! 👍🏻

  • Comment posted by Charlie89, at 08:43 17 Jan 2019

    As a neutral I'd just like to say thank you to the players of both Southampton and Derby for a terrific cup-tie. Both sides played great football and showed a real desire to win. A very good decision to keep it on BBC 1 and stick all the other nonsense on BBC 2.

  • Comment posted by Magichat, at 23:41 16 Jan 2019

    42. Posted by The Mighty Aston Villa Lion on 4 minutes ago

    blah blah.

    Mate, you're 12th and going backwards. Both Birmingham and West Brom are above you.

    Just for clarity...

  • Comment posted by ellis , at 07:14 17 Jan 2019

    well, well southampton at home in winning mode by 71 minutes and 2-0,heading for the next round.

    hats off to derbys men and tactics after that .
    frank must be really proud of his teams resolve.

    you could see southampton wanted the next round
    even though ,for survival purposes southampton
    might benefit as to focus now solely on the prem .
    hope frank and derby make the playoffs.

  • Comment posted by Leo, at 00:37 17 Jan 2019

    How ridiculous that people, including pundits like Shearer, are bemoaning VAR for a decision made by the referee. VAR doesn't decide if anyone is offside, it only helps the ref decide. If you want to moan, moan at the ref. And for the record, a centimetre offside is still offside, as much as a metre is.

    Now, congrats to Derby. A well fought victory.

  • Comment posted by CileyMyrus, at 06:41 17 Jan 2019

    31 nail on head. Offside is factual, and the correct call(s) were made. Murphy said, "it was so close so it should stand", fine, no that basis next time ball smacks bar and bounces down, lets just give it because it was so close, nevermind that GLT says its not in....these folk get paid to spout this urine! Its either offside, or its not..VAR got the right call. That's what folk wanted?

  • Comment posted by Raedwulf, at 23:05 16 Jan 2019

    "VAR will fix everything" - now listen to the pundits who were begging for it whine about it. Bwuhahaha! I said this would happen. It doesn't fix anything; it just shuffles the problems around.

    Anyway, well done Derby. You look a very tidy team and, on the grounds you had the better of the first 45 & last 15 or so (ET was pretty even), I reckon you deserve it. Not by a lot, but enough!

  • Comment posted by JohnnyD, at 09:34 17 Jan 2019

    Based on some of these comments, it appears that there was a game of football that didn't feature one of the 'big' clubs and, even worse, was televised! To those moaning, why don't you go back to pretending to your mates that you've actually been to a game and seen your 'big team play? The real football fans can just continue to appreciate competitive football and an interesting cup tie.

  • Comment posted by crossword, at 23:40 16 Jan 2019

    Really enjoyed the game. In a short space of time, Lampard has produced a very decent team that plays attractive football. With a couple of additions, they will have a very good side indeed. The Saints manager is another very decent guy. He’ll keep them up.

  • Comment posted by HOUGHTON, at 08:56 17 Jan 2019

    What happened to 'give the benefit of doubt to the attacking player and 'clear and obvious error'?
    Maybe the red line on VAR needs a yellow band either side representing the margin of error?

  • Comment posted by me who knows you know, at 04:55 17 Jan 2019

    Seen Derby play about seven or eight times so far this season ,and they've always been good entertainment. Well done. But be careful Frank we might be asking for our Harry back! .lfc Fan.

  • Comment posted by Ynot, at 06:35 17 Jan 2019

    It's easy to sit in judgement, but the result does both teams a favour.
    Southampton can now concentrate on staying, while Derby can bask in the glory of the cup, for a while.
    Coming back from such a mountain to climb shows a good attitude.

  • Comment posted by 38 Seconds, at 00:48 17 Jan 2019

    Close, entertaining game, well done Derby.

    Would have been nice at the end if the pundits had given some credit to the players who worked so hard, rather than just glorifying their studio pundit friend from the World Cup. It's a team game, Lampard would say it himself.

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