Match Report


Ipswich TownIpswich Town     BlackpoolBlackpool
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Matthew BastinM. Bastin69
G
1
G
63Tommy GranvilleT. Granville
Harry WiltordH. Wiltord58
D
2
D
57Stanislas CapronS. Capron
Ben JosephB. Joseph58
D
3
D
56Stephen FlintlockS. Flintlock
Daniele GallagherD. Gallagher55
D
4
D
54Chris BoertienC. Boertien
Kemal DrakeK. Drake64
M
5
D
53Simon ShiltonS. Shilton
Sol WainwrightS. Wainwright59
M
captain6
M
59Ledley NichollsL. Nicholls
Roberto BertiR. Berti56
M
7captain
M
49Steve SheringhamS. Sheringham
Ben VickersB. Vickers56
M
8
M
46Sergio LoureiroS. Loureiro
Frederico BarbosaF. Barbosa55
A
9
A
60Peter PerryP. Perry
Anthony DavisA. Davis54
A
10
A
60Noel HeskeyN. Heskey
Seth EhioguS. Ehiogu52
A
11
A
57Duncan HenryD. Henry
 
Robert RufusR. Rufus54
G
12
A
53Graeme CarragherG. Carragher
Danny FortuneD. Fortune53
D
13
D
51Bill WilliamsonB. Williamson
Kevin CookeK. Cooke52
D
14
G
45Achille JörgensenA. Jörgensen

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Blackpool. A crowd of 8,645 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Marsden.


0.00
Blackpool kick off the first half!
4.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Daniele Gallagher plays the ball forward to Roberto Berti. Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Berti laces a through ball forward to Anthony Davis. Anthony Davis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Tommy Granville manages to gather it easily.
6.34
Roberto Berti sees Anthony Davis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Davis knocks the ball forward to Seth Ehiogu but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.14
Harry Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Kemal Drake. Kemal Drake controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Davis. Anthony Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Flintlock.
15.59
Sergio Loureiro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sergio Loureiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Matthew Bastin is on top of it.
16.34
With great vision, Daniele Gallagher plays the ball forward to Sol Wainwright. Sol Wainwright knocks the ball forward to Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Frederico Barbosa provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Frederico Barbosa!
21.02
Anthony Davis barges into Chris Boertien. The referee brings Anthony Davis to one side and gives him a warning! Chris Boertien runs off the knock.
26.49
Roberto Berti flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Davis collects the pass. Anthony Davis knocks the ball forward to Frederico Barbosa but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.45
Steve Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Henry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Henry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthew Bastin who gathers it comfortably.
30.13
Stanislas Capron hits a low pass to Sergio Loureiro. Sergio Loureiro kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.05
Ledley Nicholls flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ben Joseph.
40.54
Chris Boertien darts forward. Chris Boertien knocks the ball forward to Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthew Bastin who gathers it comfortably.
42.54
Simon Shilton sees a break and surges forward. Simon Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Peter Perry collects the pass. Peter Perry shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Matthew Bastin smothers it!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Ipswich Town kick off!
47.35
Harry Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Roberto Berti. Roberto Berti passes the ball forward to Seth Ehiogu. Seth Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
48.08
Chris Boertien makes a simple pass to Steve Sheringham. Steve Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Peter Perry. Peter Perry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniele Gallagher.
53.20
Stephen Flintlock makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Flintlock knocks the ball forward to Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Perry. Peter Perry directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
54.04
Kemal Drake flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Barbosa who takes it down. Frederico Barbosa shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Tommy Granville comfortably smothers it!
57.52
Simon Shilton makes a simple pass to Ledley Nicholls. Ledley Nicholls flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Perry. Peter Perry plays a quick one-two with Duncan Henry and rushes in on goal... Peter Perry shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Matthew Bastin!
60.52
Chris Boertien passes the ball forward to Steve Sheringham. Steve Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry whips in a cross ball towards Peter Perry. Peter Perry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
61.12
Harry Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Ben Vickers controls it well on his chest. Ben Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Seth Ehiogu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seth Ehiogu finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.33
Daniele Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Sol Wainwright collects the pass. Sol Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Davis controls it well on his chest. Anthony Davis knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Ehiogu. Seth Ehiogu powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
66.18
Harry Wiltord knocks the ball forward to Sol Wainwright. Sol Wainwright flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Barbosa who brings the ball under control. Frederico Barbosa puts a great ball through. Seth Ehiogu runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
69.30
Roberto Berti hits a low pass to Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Steve Sheringham laces a through ball forward to Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey makes a convincing header but Matthew Bastin reads it well. Superb keeping!
77.05
Ipswich Town have made 2 substitutions with Danny Fortune replacing Ben Vickers and Kevin Cooke replacing Anthony Davis .Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Graeme Carragher replacing Stanislas Capron, Bill Williamson replacing Sergio Loureiro and Achille Jörgensen replacing Peter Perry .
79.08
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
81.28
Sol Wainwright hacks Bill Williamson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bill Williamson stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Graeme Carragher clumsily knocks into Seth Ehiogu. Graeme Carragher is shown the yellow card! Seth Ehiogu runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Ipswich Town

Blackpool
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
25.3%
39.6%
35.2%

Scorers
Frederico Barbosa 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Barbosa of Ipswich Town

Match Ratings
1.Matthew Bastin (GK)
8
2.Harry Wiltord (DEF)
7
3.Ben Joseph (DEF)
6
4.Daniele Gallagher (DEF)
7
5.Kemal Drake (MID)
6
6.Sol Wainwright (MID)yellow card
7
7.Roberto Berti (MID)
8
8.Ben Vickers (MID)
7
9.Frederico Barbosa (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Anthony Davis (ATT)
6
11.Seth Ehiogu (ATT)
6
 
12.Robert Rufus (GK)
0
13.Danny Fortune (DEF)
6
14.Kevin Cooke (DEF)
6

1.Tommy Granville (GK)
7
2.Stanislas Capron (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Flintlock (DEF)
7
4.Chris Boertien (DEF)
7
5.Simon Shilton (DEF)
7
6.Ledley Nicholls (MID)
6
7.Steve Sheringham (MID)
7
8.Sergio Loureiro (MID)
7
9.Peter Perry (ATT)
6
10.Noel Heskey (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Henry (ATT)
6
 
12.Graeme Carragher (ATT)yellow card
5
13.Bill Williamson (DEF)
6
14.Achille Jörgensen (GK)
6