Match Report
| Millwall | Millwall |  |  | Ipswich Town | Ipswich Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Felipe Ferrer | F. Ferrer |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 |  | Alberto Maini | A. Maini | |||||||||
| Mick Allman | M. Allman |  | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Danny Andrews | D. Andrews | |||||||||
| Kevin Thielemann | K. Thielemann |  | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Oberdan Caruso | O. Caruso | |||||||||
| Adriano Myrtaj | A. Myrtaj | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 | | John Shearer | J. Shearer | |||||||||
| Dennis Seaman | D. Seaman | | 59 | D | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Thierry Venus | T. Venus | |||||||||
| Peter Butt | P. Butt | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Oleg Bolton | O. Bolton | |||||||||
| Syd Deane | S. Deane | | 56 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 64 | | Nwankwo Haynes | N. Haynes | ||||||||
| Chris Johnson | C. Johnson | | 50 | M | | 8 | | A | 58 | | Tommy Hibbs | T. Hibbs | |||||||||
| Ruel Gascoigne | R. Gascoigne | | 70 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 |  | Vitor Faria | V. Faria | |||||||||
| Nick Roberts | N. Roberts | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Darren Greaves | D. Greaves | |||||||||
| Jason Formon | J. Formon | | 54 | A | | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Juan Ruiz | J. Ruiz | ||||||||
| Jack Promes | J. Promes |  | 55 | D | | 12 | | M | 55 | | Shaun Dodd | S. Dodd | |||||||||
| Ian Vickers | I. Vickers | | 55 | G | | 13 | | M | 51 | | Martin Vickers | M. Vickers | |||||||||
| Duncan Woodcock | D. Woodcock | | 50 | M | | 14 | | G | 50 | | Robbie Jackson | R. Jackson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Joe Jacks Fish Shack |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 7,413 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Robson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Robson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ipswich Town kick off!
3.11
0-0Oleg Bolton makes a simple pass to Juan Ruiz. With some swift thinking, Juan Ruiz plays the ball forward to Vitor Faria who has made a great run into the box. Vitor Faria side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Ipswich Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
4.23
Kevin Thielemann passes the ball forward to Syd Deane. Syd Deane flicks a high pass forward to Nick Roberts who brings the ball under control. Nick Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.17
1-0Kevin Thielemann kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Butt. Peter Butt makes a beautiful solo run. Peter Butt shoots from outside the area. Alberto Maini is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Syd Deane picks a pass forward to Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just wide!
21.53
Syd Deane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
27.16
1-0Adriano Myrtaj hacks Nwankwo Haynes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nwankwo Haynes runs off the knock.
28.37
Peter Butt makes a probing pass to Jason Formon. Jason Formon plays a scrappy one-two with Ruel Gascoigne and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jason Formon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Millwall are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
30.24
1-0Oleg Bolton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria advances inside the box! Vitor Faria shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Felipe Ferrer manages to keep it out.
32.06
33.14
Nwankwo Haynes brings the ball forward. Nwankwo Haynes shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.03
Syd Deane makes a simple pass to Jason Formon. Jason Formon shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
38.48
Kevin Thielemann threads a neat ball through to Peter Butt. Peter Butt flicks a high pass forward. Nick Roberts controls it well on his chest. Nick Roberts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Alberto Maini. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Ipswich Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Millwall kick off!
49.13
1-0Tommy Hibbs catches Kevin Thielemann on the ankles. Tommy Hibbs is shown the yellow card! Kevin Thielemann gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.56
Chris Johnson threads a neat ball through to Jason Formon. Jason Formon shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Alberto Maini!
57.28
Thierry Venus knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Haynes. Nwankwo Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Greaves. Darren Greaves plays a one-two with Vitor Faria and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Darren Greaves provides some space. He shoots at goal. Felipe Ferrer gets down and covers it.
60.54
1-0Ipswich Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.47
Chris Johnson threads a neat ball through to Jason Formon. Jason Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.41
Chris Johnson knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
77.57
Peter Butt kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
78.35
Nwankwo Haynes comes in with a late challenge on Syd Deane. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Syd Deane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.07
Chris Johnson knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
83.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Chris Johnson plays the ball forward to Jason Formon. Jason Formon shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
85.05
1-0John Shearer flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Haynes. Nwankwo Haynes threads a neat ball through to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria knocks the ball forward to Juan Ruiz but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
89.33
Nwankwo Haynes kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Ruiz. Juan Ruiz shoots from long range but Felipe Ferrer is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
11
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
27%
45.9%
27%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Peter Butt of Millwall |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Felipe Ferrer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mick Allman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Thielemann (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Adriano Myrtaj (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Dennis Seaman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Peter Butt (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Syd Deane (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Chris Johnson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ruel Gascoigne (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nick Roberts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jason Formon (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jack Promes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Vickers (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Woodcock (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alberto Maini (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Danny Andrews (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oberdan Caruso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Shearer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thierry Venus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oleg Bolton (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nwankwo Haynes (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Tommy Hibbs (ATT) | | 6 |
| 9. | Vitor Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Darren Greaves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Juan Ruiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Shaun Dodd (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Vickers (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robbie Jackson (GK) | 0 | |