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Derby's Set-Piece Prowess Downs Swansea 2-0
14 Feb
Summary
- Derby secured a 2-0 home victory over Swansea.
- Two set-piece goals proved decisive in the second half.
- Head coach John Eustace praised his team's training preparation.
Derby achieved a significant 2-0 victory over Swansea at home, largely thanks to their effectiveness from set-pieces. Head coach John Eustace highlighted that the team's preparation and diligent training work directly contributed to the win, emphasizing the importance of finding ways to score against strong opponents.
Following a goalless first half where Swansea had more possession but few clear chances, Derby capitalized shortly after the break. Rhian Brewster opened the scoring from a corner, followed by Patrick Agyemang's decisive header from another set-piece in the 67th minute. This marked Derby's first home win of 2026, a result Eustace aimed to build upon.
Swansea's head coach, Vitor Matos, was left disappointed, particularly with the concession of goals from set-pieces, despite his team's strong first-half performance. He acknowledged Derby's threat from these situations and stated the need to analyze and avoid such errors in future matches.
