Match Report
| Ipswich Town | Ipswich Town |  |  | Rochdale | Rochdale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Christian Prantl | C. Prantl |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 |  | Ashley Mcleod | A. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Daniel Boyd | D. Boyd | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Jacob Philips | J. Philips | |||||||||
| Seth Roberts | S. Roberts | | 56 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 57 |  | Andy Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay | ||||||||
| Wayne Morris | W. Morris | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Gavin Flintlock | G. Flintlock | |||||||||
| Tim Power | T. Power | | 41 | D | | 5 | | D | 54 | | Anthony Laver | A. Laver | |||||||||
| Tim Ripley | T. Ripley | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Daniele Luzhny | D. Luzhny | |||||||||
| Ralph Lisbie | R. Lisbie | | 59 | M | | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Alistair Smith | A. Smith | ||||||||
| Mauricio Rubio | M. Rubio |  | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Nigel Greaves | N. Greaves | |||||||||
| Joao Faria | J. Faria |  | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 |  | Oberdan Montella | O. Montella | |||||||||
| Ronnie Van Der Meyde | R. Van Der Meyde |  | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Clive Marshall | C. Marshall | |||||||||
| Hugo Tavares | H. Tavares | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Ljubisa Pergolizzi | L. Pergolizzi | |||||||||
| Brendan Byrne | B. Byrne | | 55 | M | | 12 | | A | 54 | | Ruel Ehiogu | R. Ehiogu | |||||||||
| Kelvin Hurst | K. Hurst | | 48 | A | | 13 | | G | 53 | | Chris Johnson | C. Johnson | |||||||||
| Glynn Burbage | G. Burbage | | 45 | M | | 14 | | A | 52 | | Neil Konchesky | N. Konchesky | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 7,534 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ipswich Town and Rochdale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ipswich Town and Rochdale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
0.00
0-0Rochdale kick off the first half!
2.43
0-0Nigel Greaves clumsily knocks into Tim Ripley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tim Ripley runs off the knock.
3.55
0-0Mauricio Rubio makes a probing pass to Ralph Lisbie. Ralph Lisbie threads a neat ball through to Joao Faria. Joao Faria shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.28
0-0Tim Ripley passes the ball forward to Ronnie Van Der Meyde. Ronnie Van Der Meyde plays a quick one-two with Ralph Lisbie and rushes in on goal... Ronnie Van Der Meyde comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
9.00
Tim Ripley flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.29
0-1Alistair Smith makes a simple pass to Ljubisa Pergolizzi. Ljubisa Pergolizzi knocks in a cross ball towards Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.05
Anthony Laver takes it forward alone. Anthony Laver chips the ball to his team mate, Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall plays a quick one-two with Ljubisa Pergolizzi and rushes in on goal... Clive Marshall takes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.37
Wayne Morris knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Ripley. Tim Ripley hits a low pass to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Van Der Meyde. Ronnie Van Der Meyde beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.57
0-1Daniele Luzhny receives the ball from a throw-in from Jacob Philips. Daniele Luzhny threads a neat ball through to Jacob Philips. Jacob Philips changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jacob Philips knocks the ball forward to Clive Marshall but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
22.38
0-1Nigel Greaves makes a probing pass to Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.01
Joao Faria makes a probing pass to Ronnie Van Der Meyde. Ronnie Van Der Meyde shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.07
Ralph Lisbie threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Van Der Meyde. Ronnie Van Der Meyde shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
40.48
Mauricio Rubio flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Tavares who brings the ball under control. Hugo Tavares shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
44.55
Mauricio Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Faria. Joao Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacob Philips.
45.00
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ipswich Town get the second half underway!
47.30
Daniele Luzhny knocks the ball forward to Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall skips past Daniel Boyd! Clive Marshall cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
48.55
Nigel Greaves threads a neat ball through to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella advances inside the box! Oberdan Montella tries a spectacular strike but Christian Prantl is on top of it.
49.40
Nigel Greaves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella lofts in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Pergolizzi. Ljubisa Pergolizzi knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Christian Prantl didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
54.38
Clive Marshall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ljubisa Pergolizzi. Ljubisa Pergolizzi plays a scrappy one-two with Oberdan Montella and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ljubisa Pergolizzi rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
57.38
Tim Ripley kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares threads a neat ball through to Joao Faria. Some silky footwork from Joao Faria provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
59.32
Tim Power runs forward with the ball. Tim Power makes a probing pass to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares advances inside the box! Hugo Tavares looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
61.09
Tim Ripley flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Tavares who brings the ball under control. Hugo Tavares cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Hugo Tavares provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
65.26
Wayne Morris threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio knocks the ball forward to Tim Ripley. Tim Ripley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Faria but he's offside!
66.29
Mauricio Rubio runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mauricio Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Tavares but the linesman indicates offside!
69.48
Andy Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Nigel Greaves. Nigel Greaves flicks a high ball forward to Oberdan Montella who takes it down. Oberdan Montella whips in a cross ball towards Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Christian Prantl gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
72.28
Mauricio Rubio chips the ball to his team mate, Joao Faria. Joao Faria shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Ashley Mcleod!
75.41
Ralph Lisbie flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Rubio who takes it down. Mauricio Rubio shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.01
Daniele Luzhny plays the ball forward to Nigel Greaves. Nigel Greaves makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
81.04
0-1Anthony Laver flicks a high ball forward to Clive Marshall who takes it down. Clive Marshall knocks the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Pergolizzi. Ljubisa Pergolizzi lofts in a cross ball towards Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella directs the ball goalwards with his head. Wayne Morris steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
83.34
0-1Wayne Morris clumsily knocks into Alistair Smith. The referee calls over Wayne Morris and shows him a yellow card! Alistair Smith grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.11
Seth Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Rubio collects the pass. Without breaking stride, Mauricio Rubio plays the ball forward to Joao Faria. Joao Faria cuts inside the box! Joao Faria makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Ashley Mcleod as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
88.03
Joao Faria takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Wayne Morris. Wayne Morris comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but Anthony Laver blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
89.33
Daniele Luzhny flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Greaves collects the pass. Nigel Greaves shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Christian Prantl (GK)
8
2. Daniel Boyd (DEF)
6
3. Seth Roberts (DEF)
7
4. Wayne Morris (DEF)
6
5. Tim Power (DEF)
6
6. Tim Ripley (MID)
7
7. Ralph Lisbie (MID)
7
8. Mauricio Rubio (MID)
8
9. Joao Faria (ATT)
7
10. Ronnie Van Der Meyde (ATT)
6
11. Hugo Tavares (ATT)
8
12. Brendan Byrne (MID)
0
13. Kelvin Hurst (ATT)
0
14. Glynn Burbage (MID)
0
1. Ashley Mcleod (GK)
8
2. Jacob Philips (DEF)
6
3. Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Flintlock (DEF)
6
5. Anthony Laver (DEF)
7
6. Daniele Luzhny (MID)
8
7. Alistair Smith (MID)
6
8. Nigel Greaves (MID)
6
9. Oberdan Montella (ATT)
9
10. Clive Marshall (ATT)
7
11. Ljubisa Pergolizzi (ATT)
8
12. Ruel Ehiogu (ATT)
0
13. Chris Johnson (GK)
0
14. Neil Konchesky (ATT)
0