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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play Ipswich Town in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ipswich Town kick off!
4.01
Rodolfo Soto flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Zubizarreta controls it well on his chest. Marcos Zubizarreta shoots from 25 yards but Gavin Glass is on top of it.
6.15
Harvey Inia sees Billy Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Ritchie shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
12.39
Rafael Fonseca comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Fernandes. Rafael Fonseca is shown the yellow card! Sergio Fernandes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.38
Nigel Boertien deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey Inia. Harvey Inia flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Westwood who brings the ball under control. Eddie Westwood lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Crooks. Robbie Crooks is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Fernando Ibanez!
28.21
Sylvain Watson threads a neat ball through to Harvey Inia. Harvey Inia chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Ritchie. Billy Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.54
Mervin Mckay sees Rodolfo Soto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Soto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Fonseca.
32.31
Rafael Fonseca plays the ball forward to Robbie Crooks. Robbie Crooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.58
Mervin Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Fernandes collects the pass. Sergio Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Soto. Rodolfo Soto makes a deft header. Gavin Glass didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
34.05
Rafael Fonseca makes a probing pass to Sylvain Watson. Sylvain Watson flicks a high pass forward. Ger Riga controls it well on his chest. Ger Riga lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Ritchie. Billy Ritchie powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.35
Nigel Boertien threads a neat ball through to Rafael Fonseca. Rafael Fonseca threads the ball through to Harvey Inia. Harvey Inia whips in a cross ball towards Billy Ritchie. Billy Ritchie rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Harvey Inia plays the ball forward to Eddie Westwood. Eddie Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Billy Ritchie. Billy Ritchie outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.11
Harvey Inia threads the ball through to Eddie Westwood. Eddie Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Fonseca. Rafael Fonseca directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half. Ipswich Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ipswich Town players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City get the second half underway!
47.58
Harvey Inia flicks a high pass forward to Ger Riga who brings the ball under control. Ger Riga shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.09
With great vision, Sylvain Watson plays the ball forward to Rafael Fonseca. Rafael Fonseca makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Westwood. Eddie Westwood is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ipswich Town!
51.48
Ger Riga barges into Jose Javier Del Sol. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Javier Del Sol runs off the knock.
53.46
Sergio Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Mckay controls it well on his chest. Mervin Mckay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Edghill.
54.39
Harvey Inia flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Fonseca who brings the ball under control. Rafael Fonseca shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
55.33
Jose Javier Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Zubizarreta collects the pass. Marcos Zubizarreta whips in a cross ball towards Scott Vickers. Scott Vickers jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
57.57
Harvey Inia makes a simple pass to Billy Ritchie. Billy Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Fonseca. With a superhuman jump, Rafael Fonseca connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fernando Ibanez with no chance!! Goal for Ipswich Town!
60.30
Norwich City have made a substitution with Julian Luzhny replacing Sergio Fernandes .
63.12
Jimmy Kooiman makes a beautiful solo run. Jimmy Kooiman kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Vickers. Scott Vickers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Glass who gathers it comfortably.
66.21
Jimmy Kooiman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Schrader. Albrecht Schrader threads a neat ball through to Julian Luzhny. Julian Luzhny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.54
Jose Javier Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Schrader controls it well on his chest. Albrecht Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Julian Luzhny holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Luzhny whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Soto. Rodolfo Soto makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Gavin Glass.
75.12
It's a corner kick. Julian Luzhny kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Sylvain Watson gets to the ball and clears it up field.
77.39
Mervin Mckay threads a neat ball through to Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Inia.
78.14
Neil Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Fonseca. Seeing a gap ahead, Rafael Fonseca plays the ball forward to Ger Riga. Ger Riga shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
81.22
Julian Luzhny makes an attacking run forward. Julian Luzhny knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Glass who gathers it comfortably.
83.38
Marcos Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward to Scott Vickers who brings the ball under control. Scott Vickers shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
89.24
Jose Javier Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Scott Vickers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Zubizarreta controls it well on his chest. Marcos Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 49.3975903614458 vs 50.6024096385542
Play Area
Home team third: 24.10%, Midfield: 43.37%, Away team third: 32.53%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Fonseca of Ipswich Town

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Linus Herzog (DEF)
6
3. John Carter (DEF)
6
5. Jimmy Kooiman (DEF)
6
6. Mervin Mckay (MID)
6
9. Rodolfo Soto (ATT)
7
10. Scott Vickers (ATT)
6

12. Neil Howey (DEF)
0
13. David Mcinnes (ATT)
0
14. Julian Luzhny (MID)
6

1. Gavin Glass (GK)
7
6
3. Neil Inglis (DEF)
6
7
6
9
7. Harvey Inia (MID)
8
8. Robbie Crooks (ATT)
6
8
10. Billy Ritchie (ATT)
7
11. Ger Riga (ATT)
5

12. Anton Pfeiffer (DEF)
0
13. Mervin Wright (MID)
0
14. Wayne Ferdinand (ATT)
0