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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play Aberdeen in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 9,821 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Aberdeen get the match underway!
2.14
Stuart Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes whips in a cross ball towards James Stockdale. James Stockdale is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.08
Steve Woodcock chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Waters. Paul Waters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.09
Alfonso Tedesco flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady whips in a cross ball towards Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes directs the ball goalwards with his head. Vittorio Rustico easily picks it out of the air!
9.23
Stephen Caldwell makes a probing pass to Alfonso Tedesco. Alfonso Tedesco sees space and advances. Alfonso Tedesco goes all the way! Alfonso Tedesco cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.01
Billy Mcallister passes the ball forward to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady shoots from distance but it flies wide!
15.50
Alfonso Tedesco sees a break and surges forward. Alfonso Tedesco plays a perfect one-two with Gary Mcinnes and rushes in on goal... Alfonso Tedesco takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Vittorio Rustico had no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
18.08
Stuart Mccall threads the ball through to Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes plays a perfect one-two with Gavin Brady and rushes in on goal... Gary Mcinnes rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.28
Stephen Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Alfonso Tedesco. Alfonso Tedesco knocks the ball forward to Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
27.51
Alfonso Tedesco threads the ball through to Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards James Stockdale. James Stockdale heads the ball goalwards. James Stockdale scores for Aberdeen!!
30.06
Steve Woodcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Redknapp. Paul Redknapp lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Waters. Paul Waters flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Paul Mckinlay.
32.30
Stuart Mccall clumsily knocks into Steve Woodcock. The referee calls over Stuart Mccall and shows him a yellow card! Steve Woodcock runs off the knock.
34.04
Michael Benjamin flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Waters. Paul Waters shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Paul Mckinlay had no chance!! Goal for Ipswich Town!
39.29
Ivan Clemence kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Woodcock. Steve Woodcock threads the ball through to Paul Redknapp. Paul Redknapp lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Waters. Paul Waters is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Paul Mckinlay is on top of it.
42.13
Alfonso Tedesco chips the ball to his team mate, James Stockdale. James Stockdale shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Vittorio Rustico manages to gather it comfortably.
44.52
Billy Mcallister passes the ball forward to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady threads the ball through to Gary Mcinnes but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Ipswich Town kicking off!
48.26
Michael Benjamin hacks Craig Meiklejohn from behind! Michael Benjamin is shown the yellow card! Craig Meiklejohn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.05
Carl Clemence kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Waters. Paul Waters controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Paul Mckinlay manages to gather it comfortably.
55.41
Stephen Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady plays a perfect one-two with James Stockdale and rushes in on goal... Gavin Brady shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.29
Dominic Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on Paul Redknapp. Dominic Ferguson is given a warning by the referee! Paul Redknapp runs off the knock.
63.30
Ashley Thompson knocks the ball forward to Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.17
Nigel Mason makes a simple pass to Carl Clemence. Carl Clemence brings the ball forward. Carl Clemence shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
66.33
Neil Southgate passes the ball forward to Steve Woodcock. Steve Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Paul Redknapp. Paul Redknapp shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.33
Ashley Thompson passes the ball forward to Paul Waters. Paul Waters shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.22
Alfonso Tedesco decides to run forward with the ball. Alfonso Tedesco goes all the way! Alfonso Tedesco rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Vittorio Rustico has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.17
Alfonso Tedesco chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Mason.
84.31
Roland Dufresnes passes the ball forward to Stuart Mccall. Stuart Mccall surges forward with the ball. Stuart Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Brady but the linesman indicates offside!
85.04
Stuart Mccall surges forward with the ball. Stuart Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Brady but he's offside!
89.57
Alfonso Tedesco makes a probing pass to Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady goes all the way! Gavin Brady takes a shot at goal. Gavin Brady scores for Aberdeen!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Alfonso Tedesco of Aberdeen

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 6
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 4
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 48.1481481481481 vs 51.8518518518518
Play Area
Home team third: 30.86%, Midfield: 44.44%, Away team third: 24.69%