Match Report


Ipswich TownIpswich Town     Norwich CityNorwich City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ugo WalkerU. Walker54
G
1
G
44Eddie BowyerE. Bowyer
Ian WindassI. Windass67
D
2
D
51Nigel GoodwinN. Goodwin
Girolamo BaronchelliG. Baronchelli57
D
3
D
50George CroftG. Croft
Robert BeresfordR. Beresford56
D
4captain
D
50Thierry PerryT. Perry
Yacine MaddourY. Maddour61
M
captain5
D
49Mark JackM. Jack
Martin MurrayM. Murray61
M
6
M
68Morris PriestleyM. Priestley
Eric MatthäusE. Matthäus60
M
7
M
62Dale EdwardsD. Edwards
Jonathan SerrantJ. Serrant56
M
8
M
56Trevor Lua-LuaT. Lua-Lua
Nicolas DuranN. Duran66
A
9
M
55Lomano BrambleL. Bramble
Duncan NichollsD. Nicholls50
A
10
A
65Edward LisbieE. Lisbie
Paul McgrealP. Mcgreal49
A
11
A
57Darren CooperD. Cooper
 
Simon TöpferS. Töpfer55
D
12
A
51Brian BoltonB. Bolton
Diaw ValtolinaD. Valtolina52
G
13
M
50Matt HowellsM. Howells
Teddy LjungbergT. Ljungberg52
D
14
M
48Paul SouthgateP. Southgate

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Norwich City in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Unsworth.


0.00
The first half starts with Ipswich Town kicking off!
2.56
Mark Jack controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trevor Lua-Lua. Trevor Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yacine Maddour.
9.02
Yacine Maddour knocks the ball forward to Duncan Nicholls. Duncan Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Matthäus. Eric Matthäus knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Eric Matthäus scores for Ipswich Town!!
12.51
Eric Matthäus knocks the ball forward to Paul Mcgreal. Paul Mcgreal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Murray. Martin Murray deftly passes the ball to Eric Matthäus, releasing him through on goal. Eric Matthäus shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Eddie Bowyer.
14.26
Corner kick to Ipswich Town. Martin Murray plays it out to the edge of the box. Morris Priestley gets to the ball and clears it up field.
15.35
Trevor Lua-Lua flicks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Windass.
18.19
Robert Beresford knocks the ball forward to Eric Matthäus. Eric Matthäus knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.19
Edward Lisbie comes in with a late challenge on Paul Mcgreal. The referee brings Edward Lisbie to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Mcgreal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.52
Jonathan Serrant knocks the ball forward to Martin Murray. Martin Murray plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Duran and stumbles forward towards the goal... Martin Murray shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
27.23
Ian Windass hacks Edward Lisbie from behind! The referee warns Ian Windass to calm down! Edward Lisbie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.54
Edward Lisbie decides to run forward with the ball. Edward Lisbie shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Ugo Walker had no chance!! Goal for Norwich City!
34.21
Edward Lisbie darts forward. Edward Lisbie shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
38.53
Trevor Lua-Lua makes a beautiful solo run. Trevor Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Cooper. Ian Windass comes in with a late challenge on Darren Cooper. Penalty not given!!
40.39
Morris Priestley chips the ball to his team mate, Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble whips in a cross ball towards Edward Lisbie. Edward Lisbie makes a deft header. The keeper, Ugo Walker, sees it late!! Goal for Norwich City!
44.06
Jonathan Serrant makes a simple pass to Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Eddie Bowyer!
45.00
George Croft flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Lua-Lua collects the pass. Trevor Lua-Lua threads the ball through to Darren Cooper. Darren Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ugo Walker who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town have changed their lineup with Simon Töpfer replacing Ian Windass. Norwich City have changed their lineup with Matt Howells replacing Trevor Lua-Lua.

45.00
The second half starts with Norwich City kicking off!
47.35
Robert Beresford makes a simple pass to Simon Töpfer. Simon Töpfer chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
57.44
Dale Edwards makes a beautiful solo run. Dale Edwards runs straight at the defence! Dale Edwards comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.00
Eric Matthäus picks a pass forward to Yacine Maddour. Yacine Maddour flicks a high pass forward. Paul Mcgreal easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Mcgreal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
63.36
Darren Cooper plays the ball forward to Edward Lisbie. Edward Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Cooper but the linesman indicates offside!
66.06
Eric Matthäus threads a neat ball through to Yacine Maddour. Yacine Maddour makes a probing pass to Paul Mcgreal. Paul Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Murray. Martin Murray connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
67.38
Simon Töpfer threads a neat ball through to Martin Murray. Martin Murray 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. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.18
Matt Howells chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Cooper. Darren Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Edward Lisbie. Edward Lisbie powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! A hattrick! A roar errupts from the crowd urging their team on!
84.58
Matt Howells knocks the ball forward to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble hits a low pass to Matt Howells. Matt Howells side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Ugo Walker is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ipswich Town

Norwich City
Goals
4
5
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
30.6%
47.2%
22.2%

Scorers
Eric Matthäus 9
Nicolas Duran 18
Martin Murray 23
Paul Mcgreal 67
Edward Lisbie 31, 40, 71
Dale Edwards 57
Matt Howells 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edward Lisbie of Norwich City

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

1.Eddie Bowyer (GK)
6
2.Nigel Goodwin (DEF)
6
3.George Croft (DEF)
6
4.Thierry Perry (DEF)
6
5.Mark Jack (DEF)
6
6.Morris Priestley (MID)
6
7.Dale Edwards (MID)goal scored
7
8.Trevor Lua-Lua (MID)
6
9.Lomano Bramble (MID)
7
10.Edward Lisbie (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Darren Cooper (ATT)
6
 
12.Brian Bolton (ATT)
0
13.Matt Howells (MID)goal scored
7
14.Paul Southgate (MID)
0