Derby County's thrilling 2-0 victory over Swansea at Pride Park propels them into the Championship play-offs. The Rams' success was fueled by goals from Rhian Brewster and Patrick Agyemang, who both earned impressive ratings of 8. But here's where it gets controversial... While Derby dominated the first half, Swansea controlled large spells in the second, with Ji-Sung Eom causing problems for the Rams' defense. And this is the part most people miss... Despite Swansea's possession, Derby goalkeeper Josh Vickers remained largely untroubled until the second half, when he had to make a crucial save to thwart Malick Yalcouye. So, who was your man of the match? Have your say in the comments below! The Rams' victory was a testament to their resilience and tactical awareness, and the players' ratings reflect their outstanding performances. Josh Vickers: Made a crucial save in the second half, earning him a solid 6. Joe Ward: Derby's best chance in the first half, and showed good energy levels, earning him a 7. Dion Sanderson: A fine performance on his return, taking little risk and doing what was required, earning him an 8. Matt Clarke: Dependable in the heart of the defense, but got a booking in the second half, earning him a 6. Callum Elder: Back after a knee injury, Derby scored two goals from his set-piece deliveries, earning him a 7. Oscar Fraulo: Struggled at times, but it's his first start in the league, earning him a 5. David Ozoh: Improved significantly after half-time, but got caught a couple of times in the first half, earning him a 6. Ben Brereton Diaz: Worked hard for the cause, both offensively and defensively, earning him a 6. Sam Szmodics: Made his debut, but had a quiet first half, earning him a 6. Rhian Brewster: Showed sharp reactions early after the break, earning him a 7. Patrick Agyemang: Frustrated in the first half, but scored his 10th goal of the season with a super header, earning him an 8. Subs: Bobby Clark (Brewster 72): Looked lively, earning him a 6. Liam Thompson (Fraulo 72): Buzzed around, earning him a 6. Jaydon Banel (Szmodics 87): Nearly scored, earning him N/A. Lars-Jorgen Salvesen (Agyemang 87): Chased a lost cause, earning him N/A. Carlton Morris (Brereton Diaz): Great to see him back, earning him N/A.
