Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Barnet. A crowd of 9,503 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barnet appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Galli.


0.00
Ipswich Town start the match!
3.12
Ivan Vickers kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.56
Sandro De Sole flicks a high pass forward. David Nodari controls it well on his chest. Without breaking stride, David Nodari plays the ball forward to Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Marr.
9.18
Eddie Carlton makes a probing pass to Neil Stockdale. Neil Stockdale sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
14.02
Miguel Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry directs the ball goalwards with his head. Michael Standing didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.43
Eddie Carlton runs up as Ashley Hapgood takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Eddie Carlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry advances inside the box! Richard Hendry tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
24.19
Eddie Carlton hits a low pass to Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Stockdale. With a superhuman jump, Neil Stockdale connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.20
Miguel Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
34.27
Ivan Vickers threads a neat ball through to Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is deflected wide by Patrick Marr.
35.06
It's a corner kick. David Nodari loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Miguel Barbosa reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Barnet appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Barnet start the second half!
47.31
Ashley Hapgood runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ashley Hapgood lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Carl Rankin.
57.33
Patrick Marr passes the ball forward to Eddie Carlton. Eddie Carlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry shoots from long range but is denied by Michael Standing. Excellent save.
60.50
Ian Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Darius Thompson controls it well on his chest. Darius Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.23
David Nodari clumsily knocks into Gary Fortune. David Nodari is given a warning by the referee! Gary Fortune hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.17
With a delightful solo run, Gary Fortune stretches the opposition's defence. Gary Fortune shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.31
Sandro De Sole sees David Nodari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Nodari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
73.18
Ivan Vickers makes a simple pass to Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fredrik Marr.
77.49
Barnet appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
83.57
Ashley Hapgood threads a neat ball through to Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Stockdale. Neil Stockdale jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Stockdale!
89.40
With great imagination, Aloisio Bardon laces a through ball forward to Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson plays a scrappy one-two with Marc Rummenigge and stumbles forward towards the goal... Darius Thompson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
David Nodari clumsily knocks into Gary Fortune. David Nodari is warned by the referee again! Gary Fortune stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 48.3333333333333 vs 51.6666666666667
Play Area
Home team third: 31.67%, Midfield: 50.00%, Away team third: 18.33%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Stockdale of Barnet

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Seth Lineker (DEF)
6
6
4. Carl Rankin (DEF)
6
5. Ian Peckham (DEF)
6
6
7. David Nodari (MID)
6
8. Ivan Vickers (MID)
6
6
10. Paul Diakite (ATT)
6
11. Darius Thompson (ATT)
6

12. Garry Telfer (MID)
0
0
14. Marvin Johnson (MID)
0

1. David Myers (GK)
6
2. Patrick Marr (DEF)
6
3. Fredrik Marr (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Cutler (DEF)
6
6
6. Gary Fortune (MID)
6
7. Eddie Carlton (MID)
6
8
9
10. Alec Elliott (ATT)
8
11. Richard Hendry (ATT)
8

12. Ole de Boer (ATT)
0
0
14. Danny Makin (DEF)
0