Match Report


Ipswich TownIpswich Town     Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ugo WalkerU. Walker54
G
1
G
60Omer VernazzaO. Vernazza
Ian WindassI. Windass67
D
2
D
62Max GalliM. Galli
Girolamo BaronchelliG. Baronchelli57
D
3captain
D
52Ashley WiseA. Wise
Robert BeresfordR. Beresford56
D
4
D
49Steve CampbellS. Campbell
Yacine MaddourY. Maddour61
M
captain5
D
45Thierry CadamarteriT. Cadamarteri
Martin MurrayM. Murray61
M
6
M
59Eugenio MunozE. Munoz
Eric MatthäusE. Matthäus60
M
7
M
58Brian HurstB. Hurst
Jonathan SerrantJ. Serrant56
M
8
A
60Terry NaylorT. Naylor
Nicolas DuranN. Duran66
A
9
A
46Neil CharlesN. Charles
Duncan NichollsD. Nicholls50
A
10
A
45Dennis BrambleD. Bramble
Paul McgrealP. Mcgreal49
A
11
A
43Anthony SouthgateA. Southgate
 
Simon TöpferS. Töpfer55
D
12
G
56Jon DeaneJ. Deane
Diaw ValtolinaD. Valtolina52
G
13
M
54Tim MontagueT. Montague
Teddy LjungbergT. Ljungberg52
D
14
M
54Mick PriorM. Prior

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 4,476 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Lua-Lua.


0.00
Macclesfield Town kick off and get the match underway!
2.27
Brian Hurst sees Eugenio Munoz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Munoz skips past Ian Windass! Eugenio Munoz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
3.14
Jonathan Serrant flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Nicholls who brings the ball under control. Duncan Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.54
Ashley Wise chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Southgate. With great vision, Anthony Southgate plays the ball forward to Terry Naylor. Terry Naylor plays a quick one-two with Dennis Bramble and rushes in on goal... Terry Naylor shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.10
Ian Windass barges into Brian Hurst. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Hurst runs off the knock.
24.51
Anthony Southgate makes a simple pass to Neil Charles. Neil Charles rushes past Robert Beresford! Neil Charles comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Ugo Walker!
28.25
Brian Hurst sees Eugenio Munoz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Munoz knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Anthony Southgate is offside!
32.28
Max Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Munoz. Eugenio Munoz makes a probing pass to Brian Hurst but he's offside!
33.15
Ashley Wise threads a neat ball through to Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst makes a probing pass to Anthony Southgate. Anthony Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Terry Naylor. Terry Naylor is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Ugo Walker reads it well. Good save!
39.52
With some swift thinking, Eric Matthäus plays the ball forward to Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Omer Vernazza had no chance!! Goal for Ipswich Town!
44.55
Anthony Southgate catches Robert Beresford on the ankles. Anthony Southgate is shown the yellow card! Robert Beresford hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town have changed their lineup with Simon Töpfer replacing Ian Windass. Macclesfield Town appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ipswich Town get the second half underway!
47.23
Steve Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Munoz. Eugenio Munoz flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Bramble collects the pass. Dennis Bramble kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Hurst but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.39
Brian Hurst hits a low pass to Terry Naylor. Terry Naylor puts a great ball through. Eugenio Munoz runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
57.30
Eric Matthäus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Mcgreal. Paul Mcgreal whips in a cross ball towards Martin Murray. Martin Murray makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.40
Ashley Wise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Southgate. Anthony Southgate plays a one-two with Brian Hurst and advances towards the goal... Anthony Southgate muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Ugo Walker is on top of it.
61.59
Brian Hurst barges into Yacine Maddour. The referee calls over Brian Hurst and shows him a yellow card! Yacine Maddour hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.11
Simon Töpfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Murray. Martin Murray threads the ball through to Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Nicholls. Duncan Nicholls makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
65.01
Brian Hurst makes a simple pass to Terry Naylor. Terry Naylor shoots from distance but is denied by Ugo Walker. Excellent save.
71.21
Eugenio Munoz flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Southgate holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Southgate controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ugo Walker reads it well. Great keeping!
78.35
Steve Campbell makes a probing pass to Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Southgate controls it well on his chest. Anthony Southgate lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Charles. Neil Charles makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
81.23
Jonathan Serrant threads a neat ball through to Paul Mcgreal. Paul Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.01
Yacine Maddour threads the ball through to Paul Mcgreal. Paul Mcgreal edges inside the box! Paul Mcgreal cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.58
Martin Murray flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Serrant collects the pass. Jonathan Serrant finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
89.43
Eugenio Munoz hits a low pass to Neil Charles. Neil Charles shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Ipswich Town

Macclesfield Town
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.9%
64.1%
Play Area
29.5%
41%
29.5%

Scorers
Nicolas Duran 3, 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Duran of Ipswich Town

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

1.Omer Vernazza (GK)
6
2.Max Galli (DEF)
6
3.Ashley Wise (DEF)
6
4.Steve Campbell (DEF)
6
5.Thierry Cadamarteri (DEF)
6
6.Eugenio Munoz (MID)
7
7.Brian Hurst (MID)yellow card
7
8.Terry Naylor (ATT)
6
9.Neil Charles (ATT)
6
10.Dennis Bramble (ATT)
6
11.Anthony Southgate (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Jon Deane (GK)
0
13.Tim Montague (MID)
0
14.Mick Prior (MID)
0