Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 7,581 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Adams.
The pitch is in good condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Adams.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Ipswich Town kicking off!
4.48
0-0Simon Scales threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen plays a scrappy one-two with Mick Fortune and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ronnie Simonsen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Matthew Bastin manages to keep it out.
8.27
0-1Roberto Berti sees Seth Ehiogu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seth Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Franco Franchi, sees it late!! Goal for Ipswich Town!
12.46
0-1Nigel Robson flicks a high pass forward. Luke Crooks controls it well on his chest. Luke Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.32
0-1Ben Joseph makes a probing pass to Roberto Berti. Roberto Berti makes a simple pass to Seth Ehiogu. Seth Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.32
Sol Wainwright threads a neat ball through to Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Ehiogu. Seth Ehiogu directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
18.12
0-1Ben Joseph comes in with a late challenge on Michael Williamson. The referee calls over Ben Joseph and shows him a yellow card! Michael Williamson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.15
Cristiano Valente threads a neat ball through to Simon Scales. Simon Scales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
24.40
Nigel Robson passes the ball forward to Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.37
0-1Nigel Robson chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson threads the ball through to Luke Crooks but he's offside!
34.25
Daniele Gallagher makes a simple pass to Sol Wainwright. Sol Wainwright flicks a high pass forward to Marc Charles who brings the ball under control. Marc Charles knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristiano Valente.
38.25
Daniele Gallagher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Berti. Roberto Berti flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Charles. Marc Charles beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Franco Franchi.
39.13
0-1Corner kick to Ipswich Town. Roberto Berti plays it to the near post. Kemal Drake tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
40.01
Nick Dodd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Scales. Simon Scales flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune finds some space and shoots from distance. Matthew Bastin easily gets down and covers it.
42.13
Daniele Gallagher flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Berti who takes it down. Roberto Berti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Charles. Marc Charles whips in a cross ball towards Seth Ehiogu. Seth Ehiogu gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Ipswich Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Macclesfield Town players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Macclesfield Town kick off and get the second half underway!
53.10
0-2With vision, Sol Wainwright plays the ball forward to Marc Charles. Marc Charles knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Richard Wilcox!
54.50
Simon Scales threads the ball through to Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Macclesfield Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
57.55
Simon Scales comes in with a late challenge on Ben Vickers. The referee calls over Simon Scales and shows him a yellow card! Ben Vickers runs off the knock.
60.54
Sol Wainwright passes the ball forward to Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Charles. Marc Charles knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
66.05
Richard Wilcox sees Simon Scales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Scales flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Simonsen collects the pass. Ronnie Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson connects with a diving header but somehow Matthew Bastin manages to keep it out.
69.22
Sol Wainwright changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sol Wainwright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.01
0-2Ipswich Town have made 2 substitutions with Danny Fortune replacing Ben Vickers and Kevin Cooke replacing Seth Ehiogu .
83.14
Simon Scales threads a neat ball through to Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
85.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Kemal Drake plays the ball forward to Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
87.20
Simon Scales makes an attacking run forward. Simon Scales passes the ball forward but Ronnie Simonsen is offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.7%
56.3%
Play Area
26.8%
45.1%
28.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Seth Ehiogu of Ipswich Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Franco Franchi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Wilcox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cristiano Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nick Dodd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Danny Parker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nigel Robson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Scales (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Ronnie Simonsen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Mick Fortune (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Michael Williamson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luke Crooks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Neil Pearce (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Eberle (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Henry Unsworth (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matthew Bastin (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Harry Wiltord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ben Joseph (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Daniele Gallagher (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kemal Drake (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sol Wainwright (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Roberto Berti (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ben Vickers (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Frederico Barbosa (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Seth Ehiogu (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Marc Charles (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Robert Rufus (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Danny Fortune (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kevin Cooke (DEF) | 6 | |