Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 9,261 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
AFC Bournemouth get the match underway!
4.01
Egutu Garba flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Harley. Malcolm Harley makes a simple pass to John Beckham. John Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Le Saux.
8.09
David McCoist threads the ball through to Liam Cooke. Liam Cooke makes a simple pass to John Beckham. John Beckham shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
9.12
David McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Malcolm Harley. Malcolm Harley makes a probing pass to John Beckham. John Beckham goes all the way! John Beckham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Andy Kitson had no chance!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
12.04
Tomasz Wilimowski brings the ball forward. Tomasz Wilimowski shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.45
Malcolm Harley threads the ball through to Dale Lampard. Dale Lampard goes all the way! Dale Lampard shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Andy Kitson manages to gather it comfortably.
22.56
Dragan Vugrinec deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Robert Maddison manages to gather it comfortably.
26.28
David McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Cooke. Liam Cooke makes a probing pass to Dale Lampard. Dale Lampard tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Andy Kitson manages to keep it out.
28.03
Malcolm Harley knocks the ball to his team mate, John Beckham. John Beckham shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.27
Tomasz Wilimowski advances with the ball. Tomasz Wilimowski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.17
Dale Lampard comes in with a late challenge on Julian Hunt. Dale Lampard is shown the yellow card! Julian Hunt runs off the knock.
38.30
Nicholas Young lofts the ball long. John Beckham goes all the way! John Beckham shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.42
Duncan Rae barges into Tomasz Wilimowski. The referee calls over Duncan Rae and shows him a yellow card! Tomasz Wilimowski grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.49
Liam Cooke makes a simple pass to Dale Lampard. Dale Lampard shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
Philippe Ducrocq flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Mercer. Ashley Mercer knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Ipswich Town kick off and get the second half underway!
47.17
AFC Bournemouth are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Ipswich Town's defence.
53.45
David McCoist hacks Ashley Mercer from behind! David McCoist is warned by the referee! Ashley Mercer stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.13
Egutu Garba flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Harley. Malcolm Harley threads the ball through to John Beckham. John Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Lampard. Dale Lampard flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.31
Julian Hunt takes it forward alone. Julian Hunt makes a probing pass to Ashley Mercer. Ashley Mercer whips in a cross ball towards Mark Jackson. Mark Jackson flicks the ball with his head. Robert Maddison easily picks it out of the air!
57.11
Liam Cooke catches Francis Higginbotham on the ankles. Liam Cooke is warned by the referee! Francis Higginbotham stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.32
Tomasz Wilimowski takes it forward alone. Tomasz Wilimowski shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.29
Michael Parker knocks the ball forward to Dragan Vugrinec. Dragan Vugrinec knocks the ball forward to Mark Jackson. Mark Jackson makes a simple pass to Ashley Mercer. Ashley Mercer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
66.23
Leon Le Saux advances with the ball. Leon Le Saux passes the ball forward to Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz goes all the way! Alpay Ayaz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Robert Maddison manages to keep it out.
69.41
Tomasz Wilimowski makes a probing pass to Mark Jackson. Mark Jackson knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Mercer. Ashley Mercer powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Robert Maddison.
75.45
Raul Dicara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Beckham. John Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Andy Kitson!
78.45
Liam Cooke threads the ball through to John Beckham. John Beckham goes all the way! John Beckham shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
85.33
Jason Greening makes a beautiful solo run. Jason Greening knocks the ball forward to Dale Lampard. Dale Lampard whips in a cross ball towards John Beckham. John Beckham directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.38
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
Philippe Ducrocq threads the ball through to Mark Jackson. Mark Jackson shoots from long range but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to John Beckham of AFC Bournemouth

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.3975903614458 vs 50.6024096385542
Play Area
Home team third: 28.92%, Midfield: 44.58%, Away team third: 26.51%

Scorers