Match Report
Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play Bristol City in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Ipswich Town kicking off!
2.41
0-0Adam Cole catches Seth Roberts on the ankles. Adam Cole is warned by the referee! Seth Roberts grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.29
0-0Manuele Corallo passes the ball forward to Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich shoots from long range but is denied by Christian Prantl. Excellent save.
8.25
Manuele Corallo makes a simple pass to Saidu A. Yekini. Saidu A. Yekini flicks a high ball forward to Billy Thirlwell who takes it down. Billy Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Vinicio E. Ponzo. Vinicio E. Ponzo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. 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.
14.30
0-0Adam Cole receives the ball from a throw-in from Teddy Morris. Adam Cole flicks a high pass forward. Robert Deguerville collects the pass. Robert Deguerville whips in a cross ball towards Billy Thirlwell. With a superhuman jump, Billy Thirlwell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.03
Saidu A. Yekini sees Scott James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott James flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Bosnich controls it well on his chest. Nicholas Bosnich makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
18.39
0-0Daniel Boyd catches Teddy Morris on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Teddy Morris hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.51
Adam Cole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell shoots from distance. Christian Prantl gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
21.20
Manuele Corallo kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris makes a probing pass to Adam Cole. Adam Cole whips in a cross ball towards Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Christian Prantl.
24.34
Wayne Morris kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Boyd. Daniel Boyd flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Van Der Meyde collects the pass. Ronnie Van Der Meyde lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Lowe. Andy Lowe is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
26.36
Daniel Boyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.25
Seth Roberts barges into Vinicio E. Ponzo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vinicio E. Ponzo runs off the knock.
39.51
Scott Middleton knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell lofts in a cross ball towards Scott James. Scott James directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
45.00
0-0Scott Middleton darts forward. Scott Middleton passes the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bristol City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.33
Neil Ritchie comes in with a late challenge on Vinicio E. Ponzo. The referee calls over Neil Ritchie and shows him a yellow card! Vinicio E. Ponzo stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.28
0-1Saidu A. Yekini threads a neat ball through to Robert Deguerville. Robert Deguerville sees Billy Thirlwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Robert Deguerville controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Robert Deguerville shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
55.04
Manuele Corallo sees Nicholas Bosnich in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With imagination, Nicholas Bosnich plays the ball forward to Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell passes the ball forward to Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
57.57
Scott Middleton hits a low pass to Vinicio E. Ponzo. Vinicio E. Ponzo knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich powers a header at goal. Christian Prantl comfortably punches it away to safety.
61.43
Manuele Corallo brings the ball forward. Manuele Corallo makes a probing pass to Scott James. Scott James whips in a cross ball towards Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
63.38
Neil Ritchie barges into Robert Deguerville. Neil Ritchie is given a warning by the referee! Robert Deguerville gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.26
Tim Ripley threads the ball through to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
67.28
Manuele Corallo plays the ball forward to Teddy Morris. Without breaking stride, Teddy Morris plays the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seth Roberts.
69.02
Saidu A. Yekini knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Cole. Adam Cole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich rushes past Tim Ripley! Nicholas Bosnich shoots from just inside the box but Christian Prantl is on top of it.
71.07
Tim Ripley darts forward. Tim Ripley shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
72.23
Saidu A. Yekini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich threads a neat ball through to Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Scott James. Scott James fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Scott James scores for Bristol City!!
75.29
Robert Deguerville knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Christian Prantl.
76.19
0-2Corner kick to Bristol City. Adam Cole plays it out to the edge of the box. Seth Roberts steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
77.10
Teddy Morris sees Billy Thirlwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Thirlwell lofts in a cross ball towards Scott James. Scott James flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Christian Prantl with no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
84.36
Teddy Morris flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott James. Scott James lofts in a cross ball towards Vinicio E. Ponzo. Vinicio E. Ponzo makes a looping header on goal but Christian Prantl reads it well. Nice save!
87.11
Ronnie Van Der Meyde passes the ball forward to Andy Lowe. Andy Lowe skips past Saidu A. Yekini! Some good footwork from Andy Lowe provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ipswich Town!
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
| Andy Lowe 87 | Robert Deguerville 48 Scott James 72, 77 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Christian Prantl (GK)
8
2. Daniel Boyd (DEF)
5
3. Seth Roberts (DEF)
5
4. Wayne Morris (DEF)
6
5. Tim Power (DEF)
6
6. Tim Ripley (MID)
6
7. Ralph Lisbie (MID)
6
8. Neil Ritchie (MID)
5
9. Andy Lowe (ATT)
7
10. Ronnie Van Der Meyde (ATT)
6
11. Hugo Tavares (ATT)
6
12. Mauricio Rubio (MID)
0
13. Marcel Robbemond (GK)
0
14. Carlton Mcleod (ATT)
0
1. Alexandru Ovidiu (GK)
6
2. Saidu A. Yekini (DEF)
6
3. Scott Middleton (DEF)
6
4. Manuele Corallo (DEF)
7
5. Robert Deguerville (MID)
7
6. Nicholas Bosnich (MID)
7
7. Teddy Morris (MID)
6
8. Adam Cole (MID)
6
9. Vinicio E. Ponzo (ATT)
6
10. Scott James (ATT)
9
11. Billy Thirlwell (ATT)
8
12. Frank Steijn (MID)
0
13. Colin Law (MID)
0
14. Alec Mcallister (ATT)
0