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 Norwich City in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ipswich Town and Norwich City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Hall.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ipswich Town and Norwich City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Hall.
0.00
Ipswich Town start the match!
2.57
Pier G. Corrent surges forward with the ball. Pier G. Corrent skips past Eddie Davies! Pier G. Corrent comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Pier G. Corrent scores for Norwich City!!
14.30
Paul Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson threads a neat ball through to Cesare Brambilla. Cesare Brambilla knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianni Corrado.
16.44
Stanley Laycock chips the ball to his team mate, Cesare Brambilla. Cesare Brambilla makes a simple pass, allowing Wouter Ebbinge to run into the box. Some world-class footwork from Wouter Ebbinge provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
18.17
Stanley Laycock picks a pass forward to Matt Formon. Matt Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo makes a convincing header. Nigel Kitson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.45
Walter Triuzzi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Walter Triuzzi lofts in a cross ball towards Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit directs the ball goalwards with his head but Steffen Schnellinger reads it well. Excellent save!
26.52
Eddie Davies flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Rodriquez who takes it down. Marcos Rodriquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Laycock. Stanley Laycock lofts in a cross ball towards Cesare Brambilla. Cesare Brambilla jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
28.43
Gianni Corrado knocks the ball forward to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit plays a quick one-two with Ricardo Gainza and rushes in on goal... Wilfred Smit side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.32
Stanley Laycock decides to run forward with the ball. Stanley Laycock whips in a cross ball towards Wouter Ebbinge. Wouter Ebbinge makes a deft header but it flies wide!
34.18
Tommy Monk knocks the ball forward to Wouter Ebbinge. Wouter Ebbinge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ighli Pegolo but he's offside!
36.10
Matt Formon kicks a strong pass forward to Wouter Ebbinge. Wouter Ebbinge knocks in a cross ball towards Cesare Brambilla. Cesare Brambilla finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Roel Van Basten blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
38.52
Sergio Averdijk kicks a strong pass forward to Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit passes the ball forward to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but is blocked by Paul Ritchie.
40.09
Ralph Jobson darts forward. Ralph Jobson knocks in a cross ball towards Cesare Brambilla. Walter Triuzzi barges into Cesare Brambilla. Cesare Brambilla appeals for a penalty! Given!!
40.09
The referee points to the spot..
41.35
Cesare Brambilla takes a cautious run up. The ball clips the right post and goes in. Goal!
44.04
Tommy Monk kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Nigel Kitson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Norwich City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City get the second half underway!
49.20
Sergio Averdijk flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza makes a probing pass between the defence to Wilfred Smit. Some silky footwork from Wilfred Smit provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Steffen Schnellinger manages to keep it out.
53.38
Pier G. Corrent sees a break and surges forward. With some swift thinking, Pier G. Corrent plays the ball forward to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Eddie Davies and the loose ball is cleared up field.
57.18
Pier G. Corrent sees Manuele Bonfanti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuele Bonfanti lofts in a cross ball towards Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.32
Ipswich Town have made a substitution with Richard Sherwood replacing Wouter Ebbinge .Norwich City have made 2 substitutions with Christof Radet replacing Gianni Corrado and Hugo Ortiz replacing Wilfred Smit .
63.31
Walter Triuzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pier G. Corrent. Pier G. Corrent flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Ortiz who brings the ball under control. Hugo Ortiz passes the ball forward but Ricardo Gainza is offside!
65.01
Marcos Rodriquez knocks the ball forward to Richard Sherwood. Richard Sherwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Cesare Brambilla. Cesare Brambilla knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Sherwood. Richard Sherwood makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
67.09
Ralph Jobson knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Laycock. Stanley Laycock makes a probing pass to Richard Sherwood but he's offside!
69.50
Without breaking stride, Manuele Bonfanti plays the ball forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.51
Philipp Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Pier G. Corrent controls it well on his chest. Pier G. Corrent shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
79.54
Paul Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson chips the ball to his team mate, Cesare Brambilla. Cesare Brambilla knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.24
Philipp Littbarski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Averdijk. Sergio Averdijk runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sergio Averdijk plays a one-two with Ricardo Gainza and rushes in on goal... Sergio Averdijk cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ighli Pegolo 18 Cesare Brambilla 41 (p) Ralph Jobson 44 | Pier G. Corrent 3 Wilfred Smit 57 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pier G. Corrent of Norwich City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steffen Schnellinger (GK)
6
2. Marcos Rodriquez (DEF)
6
3. Paul Ritchie (DEF)
6
4. Eddie Davies (DEF)
6
5. Matt Formon (MID)
7
6. Ralph Jobson (MID)
9
7. Stanley Laycock (MID)
8
8. Tommy Monk (MID)
7
9. Cesare Brambilla (ATT)
6
10. Wouter Ebbinge (ATT)
6
11. Ighli Pegolo (ATT)
7
12. Neil Rodgers (DEF)
0
13. Mario De Groot (MID)
0
14. Richard Sherwood (ATT)
6
1. Nigel Kitson (GK)
6
2. Gianni Corrado (DEF)
6
3. Alexander Will (DEF)
7
4. Walter Triuzzi (DEF)
6
5. Roel Van Basten (MID)
6
6. Pier G. Corrent (MID)
9
7. Philipp Littbarski (MID)
6
8. Sergio Averdijk (MID)
7
9. Manuele Bonfanti (ATT)
7
10. Wilfred Smit (ATT)
8
11. Ricardo Gainza (ATT)
6
12. Christof Radet (DEF)
6
13. Stuart Greig (MID)
0
14. Hugo Ortiz (ATT)
6











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