Match Report


Ipswich TownIpswich Town     ArsenalArsenal
Computer Player Computer Player Max Jenner Max Jenner
Alberto MainiA. Maini64
G
1
G
72Cyrille BedrossianC. Bedrossian
Danny AndrewsD. Andrews73
D
2
D
71Francois MaquaF. Maqua
Oberdan CarusoO. Caruso69
D
3
D
65Adam MercerA. Mercer
John ShearerJ. Shearer68
D
4
D
68Adolfo DelgadoA. Delgado
Thierry VenusT. Venus53
D
5
D
73Ian YáñezI. Yáñez
Oleg BoltonO. Bolton68
M
6
M
71Leon HarleyL. Harley
Graham VassellG. Vassell60
M
captain7captain
M
76Marin StoichitaM. Stoichita
Alfred LampardA. Lampard60
A
8
M
68Jose Javier MartinezJ. Martinez
Tommy HibbsT. Hibbs58
A
9
A
65Sol WallworkS. Wallwork
Vitor FariaV. Faria57
A
10
A
71Manuele MarrocoloM. Marrocolo
Darren GreavesD. Greaves55
A
11
A
66Danny ButtD. Butt
 
Juan RuizJ. Ruiz55
A
12
D
63Isaiah GodberI. Godber
Francis PearceF. Pearce53
M
13
M
65Carl MustoeC. Mustoe
Martin VickersM. Vickers51
M
14
A
66Darren Le TissierD. Le Tissier

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 8,606 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Chadwick.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ipswich Town kick off!
4.37
Graham Vassell sees Darren Greaves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darren Greaves kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Lampard but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.02
Graham Vassell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Hibbs. Tommy Hibbs shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.38
Marin Stoichita advances with the ball. Marin Stoichita makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Butt but he's offside!
20.45
Adam Mercer makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Martinez. Jose Javier Martinez hits a low pass to Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Butt. Danny Butt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Oberdan Caruso sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
26.20
With great vision, Marin Stoichita plays the ball forward to Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
32.41
Graham Vassell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Hibbs. Tommy Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward to Vitor Faria but the referee indicates it's offside!
42.55
Graham Vassell threads a neat ball through to Tommy Hibbs. Tommy Hibbs cuts inside the box! Tommy Hibbs shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Cyrille Bedrossian.
44.04
Corner kick to Ipswich Town. Oleg Bolton plays it to the far post. Vitor Faria shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
Francois Maqua flicks a high pass forward. Marin Stoichita holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With some swift thinking, Marin Stoichita plays the ball forward to Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Shearer.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Arsenal kick off and get the second half underway!
49.31
Marin Stoichita runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marin Stoichita plays a scrappy one-two with Manuele Marrocolo and advances towards the goal... Marin Stoichita shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
51.36
Oberdan Caruso decides to run forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Oberdan Caruso stretches the opposition's defence. Oberdan Caruso shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Cyrille Bedrossian smothers it!
60.47
Arsenal have made a substitution with Darren Le Tissier replacing Sol Wallwork .
67.29
Jose Javier Martinez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Javier Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Butt. Danny Butt makes a convincing header but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.09
Francois Maqua flicks the ball to his team mate, Marin Stoichita. Marin Stoichita hits a low pass to Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier skips past Thierry Venus! Darren Le Tissier tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Maini smothers it!
71.52
Ian Yáñez flicks a high pass forward. Leon Harley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Harley flicks a high ball forward to Darren Le Tissier who takes it down. Darren Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Butt. Danny Butt directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Thierry Venus is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
73.54
Jose Javier Martinez takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Vitor Faria gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
77.56
Arsenal have made 2 substitutions with Isaiah Godber replacing Adam Mercer and Carl Mustoe replacing Jose Javier Martinez .
78.65
Danny Andrews catches Darren Le Tissier on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darren Le Tissier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.48
Graham Vassell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Greaves. Darren Greaves plays a scrappy one-two with Alfred Lampard and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Darren Greaves provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.12
Leon Harley flicks a high pass forward. Manuele Marrocolo collects the pass. Manuele Marrocolo knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Butt. Danny Butt outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Alberto Maini. Excellent save.
87.40
Darren Greaves hacks Adolfo Delgado from behind! The referee calls over Darren Greaves and warns him to calm down! Adolfo Delgado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Danny Andrews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Vassell. Graham Vassell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Graham Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Lampard. Alfred Lampard gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Ipswich Town

Arsenal
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
36.6%
42.3%
21.1%

Scorers
Tommy Hibbs 6

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Hibbs of Ipswich Town

Match Ratings
1.Alberto Maini (GK)
7
2.Danny Andrews (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Oberdan Caruso (DEF)
8
4.John Shearer (DEF)
6
5.Thierry Venus (DEF)
6
6.Oleg Bolton (MID)
6
7.Graham Vassell (MID)
9
8.Alfred Lampard (ATT)
6
9.Tommy Hibbs (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Vitor Faria (ATT)
6
11.Darren Greaves (ATT)
6
 
12.Juan Ruiz (ATT)
0
13.Francis Pearce (MID)
0
14.Martin Vickers (MID)
0

1.Cyrille Bedrossian (GK)
6
2.Francois Maqua (DEF)
6
3.Adam Mercer (DEF)
6
4.Adolfo Delgado (DEF)
6
5.Ian Yáñez (DEF)
6
6.Leon Harley (MID)
6
7.Marin Stoichita (MID)
8
8.Jose Javier Martinez (MID)
7
9.Sol Wallwork (ATT)
6
10.Manuele Marrocolo (ATT)
6
11.Danny Butt (ATT)
6
 
12.Isaiah Godber (DEF)
6
13.Carl Mustoe (MID)
6
14.Darren Le Tissier (ATT)
6