Match Report


Ipswich TownIpswich Town     GillinghamGillingham
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ugo WalkerU. Walker54
G
1
G
66Carl FletcherC. Fletcher
Ian WindassI. Windass66
D
2
D
54Ralph GreavesR. Greaves
Girolamo BaronchelliG. Baronchelli56
D
3
D
52Ivan MilburnI. Milburn
Simon TöpferS. Töpfer55
D
4
D
51Tim TolleyT. Tolley
Eric MatthäusE. Matthäus60
M
captain5
D
49Jon PearceJ. Pearce
Yacine MaddourY. Maddour60
M
6
M
55Steven ScowcroftS. Scowcroft
Adam BowerA. Bower52
M
7captain
M
51James McgrealJ. Mcgreal
Francisco MedinaF. Medina44
M
8
M
50Harvey ChristieH. Christie
Nicolas DuranN. Duran64
A
9
M
49Wes BrittonW. Britton
Duncan NichollsD. Nicholls50
A
10
A
54Steven De JongS. De Jong
Paul McgrealP. Mcgreal48
A
11
A
43Robbie BattyR. Batty
 
Robert BeresfordR. Beresford54
D
12
G
60Niccolo WrightN. Wright
Diaw ValtolinaD. Valtolina52
G
13
M
47Emile KingE. King
Teddy LjungbergT. Ljungberg51
D
14
M
47Craig VernazzaC. Vernazza

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 4,295 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Merson.


0.00
Gillingham kick off and get the match underway!
2.28
Ivan Milburn kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Christie. Harvey Christie runs straight at the opposition's defence. Harvey Christie cuts inside the box! Harvey Christie takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ugo Walker.
3.19
Steven Scowcroft takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Some good footwork from Ralph Greaves provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.49
Harvey Christie kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Harvey Christie. Some good footwork from Harvey Christie provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Ugo Walker had no chance!! Goal for Gillingham!
15.05
Ralph Greaves threads a neat ball through to Steven Scowcroft. Steven Scowcroft runs straight at the defence! Steven Scowcroft side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Ugo Walker gets down and covers it.
21.39
Steven Scowcroft receives the ball from a throw-in from Ivan Milburn. Steven Scowcroft decides to run forward with the ball. Steven Scowcroft knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Harvey Christie is offside!
24.11
Robbie Batty threads a neat ball through to Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong advances inside the box! Steven De Jong cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
27.17
Harvey Christie sees Steven De Jong in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven De Jong knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Scowcroft. Steven Scowcroft flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.58
Adam Bower flicks the ball to his team mate, Yacine Maddour. Yacine Maddour knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.28
Yacine Maddour flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Nicholls controls it well on his chest. Duncan Nicholls knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Ian Windass flicks a high pass forward. Yacine Maddour controls it well on his chest. Yacine Maddour threads the ball through to Paul Mcgreal. Paul Mcgreal edges inside the box! Paul Mcgreal looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town have changed their lineup with Robert Beresford replacing Ian Windass. Gillingham appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Ipswich Town kicking off!
47.48
Robert Beresford flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Nicholls who brings the ball under control. Duncan Nicholls flicks a high pass forward to Yacine Maddour who brings the ball under control. Yacine Maddour knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Bower. Adam Bower rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.47
Ivan Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Steven Scowcroft controls it well on his chest. Steven Scowcroft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong skips past Simon Töpfer! Some silky footwork from Steven De Jong provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.08
James Mcgreal knocks the ball forward to Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Steven De Jong!
60.53
Tim Tolley hits a low pass to James Mcgreal. James Mcgreal makes a great pass forward. Harvey Christie runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
63.13
Yacine Maddour takes it forward alone. Yacine Maddour knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Carl Fletcher manages to gather it easily.
65.17
Ralph Greaves knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Pearce. Jon Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Robbie Batty provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.55
Francisco Medina makes a simple pass to Yacine Maddour. Yacine Maddour whips in a cross ball towards Paul Mcgreal. Paul Mcgreal connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.14
James Mcgreal makes a simple pass to Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Mcgreal but he's offside!
77.01
Gillingham have made 2 substitutions with Emile King replacing Steven Scowcroft and Craig Vernazza replacing Jon Pearce .
83.24
Craig Vernazza changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Vernazza knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
85.01
Robert Beresford flicks a high pass forward. Adam Bower holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Bower flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Nicholls. Duncan Nicholls flicks the ball with his head but Carl Fletcher is on top of it.
87.54
Harvey Christie threads a neat ball through to Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Girolamo Baronchelli.
89.21
Seeing a gap ahead, Simon Töpfer laces a weighted ball forward to Francisco Medina. Francisco Medina takes it forward alone. Francisco Medina shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Yacine Maddour makes a probing pass to Paul Mcgreal. Paul Mcgreal lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Bower. Adam Bower connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ipswich Town

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

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
33.8%
47.3%
18.9%

Scorers
Adam Bower 47, 90
Paul Mcgreal 72
Harvey Christie 4
Steven De Jong 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adam Bower of Ipswich Town

Match Ratings
1.Ugo Walker (GK)
6
2.Ian Windass (DEF)
6
3.Girolamo Baronchelli (DEF)
6
4.Simon Töpfer (DEF)
6
5.Eric Matthäus (MID)
6
6.Yacine Maddour (MID)
8
7.Adam Bower (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Francisco Medina (MID)
6
9.Nicolas Duran (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Nicholls (ATT)
6
11.Paul Mcgreal (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Robert Beresford (DEF)
6
13.Diaw Valtolina (GK)
0
14.Teddy Ljungberg (DEF)
0

1.Carl Fletcher (GK)
6
2.Ralph Greaves (DEF)
6
3.Ivan Milburn (DEF)
6
4.Tim Tolley (DEF)
6
5.Jon Pearce (DEF)
6
6.Steven Scowcroft (MID)
6
7.James Mcgreal (MID)
6
8.Harvey Christie (MID)goal scored
8
9.Wes Britton (MID)
6
10.Steven De Jong (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Robbie Batty (ATT)
7
 
12.Niccolo Wright (GK)
0
13.Emile King (MID)
6
14.Craig Vernazza (MID)
6