Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Fulham. A crowd of 18,838 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Fulham kick off the first half!
2.21
Duncan Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Gallagher. Richard Gallagher passes the ball forward to Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Shilton. Jason Shilton heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Fouzi Sinouh.
4.46
Duncan Bremner passes the ball forward to Dragan Vugrinec. Dragan Vugrinec kicks a strong pass forward to Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Shilton but he's offside!
12.35
Jason Shilton barges into Alen Javorcic. Jason Shilton is given a warning by the referee! Alen Javorcic runs off the knock.
14.44
Philipp Jahn makes a simple pass to Marco Baechler. Marco Baechler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Andy Kitson easily smothers it!
33.32
León Pérez makes a simple pass to Christopher Egger. Christopher Egger lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Baechler. Marco Baechler directs the ball goalwards with his head. Marco Baechler scores for Fulham!!
39.32
Johan Curtolo makes a simple pass to Elena Guerrero Lopez. Elena Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Baechler. Marco Baechler flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Andy Kitson!
42.45
Ahmed Bouzidi kicks a strong pass forward to León Pérez. León Pérez surges forward with the ball. León Pérez whips in a cross ball towards Christopher Egger. Christopher Egger is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Andy Kitson easily smothers it.
44.48
Johan Curtolo kicks a strong pass forward to Christopher Egger. Christopher Egger shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Andy Kitson!
45.00
Marco Baechler clumsily knocks into Duncan Bremner. The referee calls over Marco Baechler and warns him to calm down! Duncan Bremner stretches but gets up unharmed.
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!
49.49
Mile Zois chips the ball to his team mate, Johan Curtolo. Johan Curtolo knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Guerrero Lopez. Elena Guerrero Lopez shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
51.33
Leon Le Saux barges into Elena Guerrero Lopez. The referee calls over Leon Le Saux and warns him to calm down! Elena Guerrero Lopez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.35
Rafael Semedo takes it forward alone. Rafael Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.36
Johan Curtolo chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Baechler. Marco Baechler knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Guerrero Lopez. Elena Guerrero Lopez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Andy Kitson easily picks it out of the air!
59.28
Philipp Jahn knocks the ball forward to Christopher Egger. Christopher Egger goes all the way! Christopher Egger shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.18
Richard Gallagher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz plays a perfect one-two with Ashley Mercer and rushes in on goal... Alpay Ayaz rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Fouzi Sinouh has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.34
Philipp Jahn knocks the ball to his team mate, Christopher Egger. Christopher Egger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Bremner.
67.41
Philippe Ducrocq kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Shilton. Jason Shilton knocks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
71.21
Mark Blatsis plays a long ball forward. Marco Baechler knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Guerrero Lopez. Elena Guerrero Lopez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.31
Johan Curtolo decides to run forward with the ball. Johan Curtolo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Andy Kitson manages to gather it comfortably.
75.17
Johan Curtolo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christopher Egger. Christopher Egger lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Guerrero Lopez. Elena Guerrero Lopez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.16
Johan Curtolo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christopher Egger. Christopher Egger lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Baechler. Marco Baechler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.35
Leon Le Saux threads the ball through to Richard Gallagher. Richard Gallagher makes a simple pass to Ashley Mercer. Ashley Mercer shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
83.00
Duncan Bremner chips the ball to his team mate, Dragan Vugrinec. Dragan Vugrinec knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Mercer. Ashley Mercer shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Christopher Egger of Fulham

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 10
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.4252873563218 vs 50.5747126436782
Play Area
Home team third: 34.48%, Midfield: 43.68%, Away team third: 21.84%