Stoke City FC 0, Derby County FC 2

DERBY, England (Interstat) — Derby County opened its English Football League Championship season with a convincing 2-0 victory over Stoke City at Pride Park Stadium on Monday, defying a pre-match projection of a draw with a dominant second-half display. The home side, under the lights for a Monday night fixture, controlled proceedings for large stretches but had to wait until the 54th minute to break down a stubborn Stoke defense. The breakthrough came from forward Jaydon Amauri Banel, who finished a well-worked move to give Derby a deserved lead. Derby sealed the three points in the 89th minute through striker… Read more...