Source: Daily_Mail
Derby County 1 Millwall 1 (5-3 on pens): A spot of respite for Clough
Nigel Clough's demand for a show of desire from his players produced the required result but it still took a penalty shoot-out to knock out League One Millwall.[LNB]Derby appeared to be heading for a fourth consecutive home defeat when Millwall's lively striker Steve Morison preyed on hesitant defending to stab in from close range in the 17th minute of extra time.[LNB] Penalty points: Derby celebrate a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup[LNB]Instead they surged back with great spirit to level six minutes later, substitute Steve Davies chipping over goalkeeper David Forde after being sent clear by a clever pass from Paul Green.[LNB]Davies, Robbie Savage, Chris Porter, Gary Teale and Dean Moxey scored all Derby's penalties in the shoot-out and claim a fourth-round tie against Brentford or Doncaster.[LNB]David Martin, Jack Smith and Morison were on target for Millwall but their bold challenge was scuppered when Danny Schofield had the second of their penalties brilliantly saved by Stephen Bywater, diving far to his right. [LNB]Under pressure: Derby boss Nigel Clough [LNB][LNB]Clough had stoked up the pressure on his team following Saturday's 4-1 home loss to Scunthorpe by insisting that those players lacking desire would be sent packing.[LNB]There was certainly no lack of purpose from Stephen Pearson when he burst clear and outpaced three Millwall defenders in a charge towards goal. [LNB]A 40-yard run ended with a tame shot, however, and Millwall responded with a Marc Laird header which was blocked on the goalline.[LNB]A tense Cup tie continued to flow from one end to the other, with Davies stabbing against the underside of the Millwall bar and Morison heading straight at Bywater from point-blank range.[LNB]Millwall defender Scott Barron thought he had settled it with a 22-yard shot which rebounded off the inside of Derby's goal but the danger was scrambled clear.[LNB]Clough said: 'We got the grit, honesty and endeavour we were looking for. To come back from behind was a good effort against a very well organised side who could be in the Championship next season. Now we need to show all those qualities week in and week out.'[LNB]Millwall manager Kenny Jackett said: 'There was an awful lot to admire in our performance. It was a cracking Cup tie and cruel for the lads to go out like that.'[LNB] LIVE FA CUP THIRD ROUND: Pompey's late show sees off Coventry, Birmingham squeeze past Forest, Sheffield United beat QPR in a five goal thriller and Derby need penalties to beat Millwall - as it happenedYou've been savaged! Derby skipper Robbie Savage rips into reporter as he defends Nigel Clough & CoDerby County 1 Scunthorpe United 4: Clough struck dumb by poor display [LNB] [LNB]
