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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Plough Lane where AFC Wimbledon play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 8,770 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Wimbledon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.


0.00
AFC Wimbledon start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.26
Mick Vassell passes the ball forward to Robbie Crooks. Robbie Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Faria. Joao Faria knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.31
Ralph Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Robinson. Adam Robinson whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Lisbie. Ralph Lisbie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
14.19
Ralph Lisbie threads the ball through to Adam Robinson. Adam Robinson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.37
Showing composure, Sylvain Draper laces a through ball forward to Tony Ehiogu. Tony Ehiogu shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Jose Zubizarreta.
23.16
Sylvain Draper takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Tony Ehiogu side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
26.28
Daniel Boyd flicks a high pass forward to Ralph Lisbie who brings the ball neatly under control. Ralph Lisbie makes a probing pass to Robbie Crooks. Robbie Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Joao Faria. Joao Faria makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
30.38
Hugo Arreola kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness flicks a high pass forward. Jon Wilson controls it well on his chest. Jon Wilson runs straight at the defence! Jon Wilson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.45
Daniel Boyd flicks a high pass forward to Mick Vassell who brings the ball under control. Mick Vassell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Crooks. Robbie Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Stuart Ritchie manages to keep it out.
36.46
Hugo Arreola chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Draper. Sylvain Draper changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sylvain Draper finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.04
With some swift thinking, Adam Robinson plays the ball forward to Joao Faria. Joao Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Arreola.
44.08
Gavin Souness barges into Hugo Tavares. Gavin Souness is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Tavares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Gavin Souness pushes up the pitch. Gavin Souness runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Zubizarreta who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Wimbledon have changed their lineup with Scott Benjamin replacing David Moffat and Dale Mann replacing Gavin Wise. Ipswich Town appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ipswich Town start the second half!
47.39
Wayne Morris kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Faria. Joao Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Arreola.
51.56
Ralph Lisbie passes the ball forward to Robbie Crooks. Robbie Crooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.25
Jon Wilson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale Mann. Dale Mann shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Jose Zubizarreta.
54.30
Sylvain Draper takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Jose Zubizarreta drops low and scoops up the ball.
59.02
Gavin Souness breaks forward. Gavin Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Shearer. Paul Shearer shoots from distance. Paul Shearer scores for AFC Wimbledon!!
63.02
Ralph Lisbie sees space and advances. Ralph Lisbie lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Faria. Joao Faria knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
67.45
Dale Mann flicks a high pass forward to Tony Ehiogu who brings the ball under control. Tony Ehiogu shoots from long range. Solid save from Jose Zubizarreta.
72.14
Ralph Lisbie hits a low pass to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.38
Showing composure, Dale Mann picks a pass forward to Tony Ehiogu. Tony Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Benjamin. Scott Benjamin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Jose Zubizarreta reads it well. He makes it look easy!
75.47
Sylvain Draper passes the ball forward to Paul Shearer. Paul Shearer shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
77.17
Daniel Boyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Faria. Joao Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Lisbie. Ralph Lisbie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Stuart Ritchie is on top of it.
78.23
Seth Roberts sees Adam Robinson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Robinson takes it forward alone. Adam Robinson puts a great ball through. Hugo Tavares runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
81.49
Daniel Boyd flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Lisbie collects the pass. Ralph Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Tavares collects the pass. Hugo Tavares shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.22
Gavin Souness barges into Mick Vassell. Gavin Souness is warned by the referee again! Mick Vassell stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.42
Ralph Lisbie sees space and advances. Ralph Lisbie whips in a cross ball towards Joao Faria. Joao Faria flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Gavin Souness and the loose ball is cleared up field.
87.39
Adam Robinson knocks the ball forward to Ralph Lisbie. Ralph Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Robinson. Adam Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Faria but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Robbie Crooks kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Crooks. Robbie Crooks connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 33.7209302325581 vs 66.2790697674419
Play Area
Home team third: 33.72%, Midfield: 43.02%, Away team third: 23.26%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joao Faria of Ipswich Town

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Gavin Souness (DEF)
7
4. Hugo Arreola (DEF)
7
5. David Moffat (MID)
6
8
7. Gavin Wise (MID)
6
8. Edward Adams (MID)
6
9. Paul Shearer (ATT)
7
10. Tony Ehiogu (ATT)
6
11. Jon Wilson (ATT)
6

12. Carl Seaman (DEF)
0
13. Dale Mann (MID)
6
14. Scott Benjamin (MID)
6

2. Wayne Morris (DEF)
6
3. Shaun Delaney (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Boyd (DEF)
6
5. Seth Roberts (DEF)
6
6. Ralph Lisbie (MID)
8
7. Adam Robinson (MID)
6
8. Mick Vassell (MID)
6
9. Hugo Tavares (ATT)
6
10. Robbie Crooks (ATT)
7
11. Joao Faria (ATT)
9

12. Glynn Burbage (MID)
0
13. Mauricio Rubio (MID)
0
14. Dion Haynes (ATT)
0