Match Report


Ipswich TownIpswich Town     SouthamptonSouthampton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alberto MainiA. Maini64
G
1
G
74Fabricio CastromanF. Castroman
Danny AndrewsD. Andrews73
D
2
D
70Kelvin VassellK. Vassell
Oberdan CarusoO. Caruso69
D
3
D
69Pedro FariaP. Faria
John ShearerJ. Shearer68
D
4
D
69Shota PahlplatzS. Pahlplatz
Thierry VenusT. Venus53
D
5
D
68Anthony WrightA. Wright
Oleg BoltonO. Bolton68
M
6
M
77Trevor KerrT. Kerr
Graham VassellG. Vassell60
M
captain7captain
M
75Alfons Van BastenA. Van Basten
Alfred LampardA. Lampard60
A
8
A
72Amine BenyettouA. Benyettou
Tommy HibbsT. Hibbs58
A
9
A
69Gary WhelanG. Whelan
Vitor FariaV. Faria57
A
10
A
68Nigel NichollsN. Nicholls
Darren GreavesD. Greaves55
A
11
A
65Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill
 
Juan RuizJ. Ruiz55
A
12
M
72Jeffrey KleinJ. Klein
Francis PearceF. Pearce53
M
13
G
70Chris LightfootC. Lightfoot
Martin VickersM. Vickers51
M
14
D
68Moritz KühnM. Kühn

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Southampton. A crowd of 9,690 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ipswich Town and Southampton are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Benali.


0.00
Ipswich Town get the match underway!
2.10
Trevor Kerr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.11
Trevor Kerr knocks the ball forward to Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.55
Alfons Van Basten sees Nigel Nicholls in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
12.01
Anthony Wright flicks a high pass forward to Trevor Kerr who brings the ball under control. Trevor Kerr surges forward with the ball. Trevor Kerr lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan beats his man to it with a header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Southampton are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
15.57
Oleg Bolton passes the ball forward to Alfred Lampard. Alfred Lampard passes the ball forward to Darren Greaves. Some good footwork from Darren Greaves provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Fabricio Castroman. Excellent save.
22.48
Alfons Van Basten flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Gemmill who brings the ball under control. Kevin Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
24.12
Alfons Van Basten chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Maini who gathers it comfortably.
27.32
Oleg Bolton flicks a high ball forward to Vitor Faria who takes it down. Vitor Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Greaves. Darren Greaves makes a deft header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.02
Alfons Van Basten threads the ball through to Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alberto Maini with no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
33.37
Shota Pahlplatz makes a probing pass to Trevor Kerr. Trevor Kerr sees Gary Whelan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Whelan shoots from distance. Solid save from Alberto Maini.
34.59
Oleg Bolton sees a break and surges forward. Oleg Bolton whips in a cross ball towards Darren Greaves. Darren Greaves gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fabricio Castroman punches it away to safety.
38.49
With vision, Graham Vassell plays the ball forward to Darren Greaves. Darren Greaves lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Faria. With a superhuman jump, Vitor Faria connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.29
Alfons Van Basten knocks the ball forward to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill shoots from 20 yards but Alberto Maini reads it well. Excellent save!
45.00
Alfons Van Basten makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou plays a quick one-two with Nigel Nicholls and rushes in on goal... Amine Benyettou looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Alberto Maini is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Southampton kick off the second half!
49.45
John Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Vassell. Graham Vassell makes a probing pass to Tommy Hibbs. Tommy Hibbs whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
51.09
Graham Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Lampard controls it well on his chest. Alfred Lampard advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Alfred Lampard provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.26
Oleg Bolton passes the ball forward to Darren Greaves. Darren Greaves plays a one-two with Alfred Lampard and rushes in on goal... Darren Greaves takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.44
Alfons Van Basten knocks the ball to his team mate, Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.25
Shota Pahlplatz makes a simple pass to Alfons Van Basten. Alfons Van Basten takes it forward alone. Alfons Van Basten whips in a cross ball towards Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
65.42
Oberdan Caruso threads a neat ball through to Oleg Bolton. Oleg Bolton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Greaves. Darren Greaves knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Hibbs. Tommy Hibbs muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
66.52
Anthony Wright chips the ball to his team mate, Trevor Kerr. Trevor Kerr flicks the ball to his team mate, Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou whips in a cross ball towards Gary Whelan. With a superhuman jump, Gary Whelan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.40
Anthony Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Trevor Kerr. Seeing a gap ahead, Trevor Kerr laces a through ball forward to Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Amine Benyettou. With a superhuman jump, Amine Benyettou connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.46
Alfons Van Basten runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alfons Van Basten plays a scrappy one-two with Amine Benyettou and advances towards the goal... John Shearer barges into Alfons Van Basten. Alfons Van Basten appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
72.07
Alfons Van Basten threads a neat ball through to Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill powers a header at goal. Solid save from Alberto Maini.
73.36
From the throw-in, Alfons Van Basten picks out Trevor Kerr. Trevor Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Nicholls easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Alberto Maini. Excellent save.
83.09
Showing composure, Graham Vassell picks a pass forward to Alfred Lampard. Alfred Lampard cuts inside the box! Alfred Lampard shoots from just inside the box. 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.
84.25
Alfons Van Basten flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Nicholls who takes it down. Nigel Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alberto Maini with no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
87.06
Trevor Kerr passes the ball forward to Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ipswich Town

Southampton
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
11
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.7%
64.3%
Play Area
33.3%
45.2%
21.4%

Scorers
Vitor Faria 38
Amine Benyettou 30, 67
Kevin Gemmill 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Amine Benyettou of Southampton

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

1.Fabricio Castroman (GK)
6
2.Kelvin Vassell (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Faria (DEF)
6
4.Shota Pahlplatz (DEF)
6
5.Anthony Wright (DEF)
6
6.Trevor Kerr (MID)
7
7.Alfons Van Basten (MID)
8
8.Amine Benyettou (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Gary Whelan (ATT)
6
10.Nigel Nicholls (ATT)
8
11.Kevin Gemmill (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Jeffrey Klein (MID)
0
13.Chris Lightfoot (GK)
0
14.Moritz Kühn (DEF)
0