IT was honours even after a goalless first half between Derby County and Charlton Athletic in the second round of the Capital One Cup.
The Rams had chances to open the scoring, though the Addicks, who beat Steve McClaren's men in the league a week ago, once again gave a good account of themselves.
Both sides made six changes following their Championship outings at the weekend.
The first chance went to Charlton after eight minutes.
George Tucudean's 25-yarder bounced awkwardly in front of Lee Grant but the keeper parried and then gathered the loose ball.
Franck Moussa's effort from outside the box was deflected over the bar, while Tucudean saw a goalbound volley blocked by Rams skipper Richard Keogh.
Derby grew into the game as the half went on and created a string of chances in quick succession.
Omar Mascarell's 32nd-minute corner was cleared as far as Johnny Russell and his volley bounced up to Keogh, who headed wide from eight yards.
Moments later, Leon Best showed some good skill to carve out a chance, only to see his fierce 20-yard drive tipped around the post by diving keeper Nick Pope.
From the resulting corner, Keogh nodded down to Jeff Hedrick, who drilled inches wide from an angle.
The home side kept up the pressure but were unable to make a breakthrough before the half-time whistle.
