Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 8,964 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off the first half!
2.31
Francisco Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Moya. Jose Javier Moya goes all the way! Jose Javier Moya takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.27
Morris Hibbs threads the ball through to Nick Hendrie. Nick Hendrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.43
Tony Weir deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Scholes. Robbie Scholes makes a beautiful solo run. Robbie Scholes whips in a cross ball towards Klas Moukoko. Klas Moukoko powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
9.33
Robbie Scholes clumsily knocks into Francisco Blanco. Robbie Scholes is warned by the referee! Francisco Blanco stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.21
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
21.31
Ledley James makes a probing pass to Ben Britton. Ben Britton makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Moya. Jose Javier Moya knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Evans. Adam Evans directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Simion Lacatus has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.55
Robbie Scholes makes a simple pass to Nick Hendrie. Nick Hendrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicholas Mcgreal.
26.30
Morris Hibbs decides to run forward with the ball. Morris Hibbs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.17
Matt Beattie knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Keown. Fabio Keown advances with the ball. Fabio Keown knocks in a cross ball towards Klas Moukoko. Klas Moukoko is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Klas Moukoko scores for Blackburn Rovers!!
32.29
Fabio Keown makes a probing pass to Nick Hendrie. Nick Hendrie finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.20
Robbie Scholes makes a probing pass to Klas Moukoko. Klas Moukoko shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Terry Lloyd.
38.12
Morris Hibbs flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Hendrie. Nick Hendrie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Terry Lloyd.
39.20
Francisco Blanco makes a simple pass to Ledley Jess. Ledley Jess goes all the way! Ledley Jess shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.49
Carlton Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Britton. Ben Britton surges forward with the ball. Ben Britton shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Graeme Edwards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Hendrie. Nick Hendrie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Terry Lloyd is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Ipswich Town kick off the second half!
47.29
Graeme Edwards threads the ball through to Klas Moukoko. Klas Moukoko lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Hendrie. Nick Hendrie is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Terry Lloyd has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.51
Adelkria Zerhouni comes in with a late challenge on Ben Britton. The referee calls over Adelkria Zerhouni and warns him to calm down! Ben Britton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.29
Matt Beattie knocks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Edwards. Graeme Edwards passes the ball forward to Nick Hendrie. Nick Hendrie shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.22
Francisco Blanco brings the ball forward. Francisco Blanco goes all the way! Francisco Blanco shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
65.25
Robbie Scholes knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Hendrie. Nick Hendrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley James.
66.28
Matt Beattie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Scholes. Robbie Scholes advances with the ball. Robbie Scholes chips the ball to his team mate, Klas Moukoko. Klas Moukoko tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
72.42
Adrian Milosovici sees a break and surges forward. Adrian Milosovici kicks a strong pass forward to Klas Moukoko. Klas Moukoko knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Hendrie. Nick Hendrie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.54
Francisco Blanco passes the ball forward to Adam Evans. Adam Evans lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Jess. Ledley Jess flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ledley Jess!
83.29
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
85.49
Fabio Keown flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Hendrie. Nick Hendrie shoots from 20 yards but somehow Terry Lloyd manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Ledley Jess of Ipswich Town

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 40.2597402597403 vs 59.7402597402597
Play Area
Home team third: 32.47%, Midfield: 45.45%, Away team third: 22.08%