Match Report


Ipswich TownIpswich Town     WatfordWatford
John MillerJohn Miller Stuart Longworth Stuart Longworth
Steffen SchnellingerS. Schnellinger68
G
1captain
G
82Eddy DacourtE. Dacourt
Marcos RodriquezM. Rodriquez66
D
2
D
77Guilherme AlvesG. Alves
Paul RitchieP. Ritchie59
D
3
D
79Ruben RegoR. Rego
Eddie DaviesE. Davies61
D
4
D
68Felipe RomeroF. Romero
Matt FormonM. Formon66
M
5
D
69Patrick ColeP. Cole
Stanley LaycockS. Laycock63
M
6
M
72Tommy LockleyT. Lockley
Ralph JobsonR. Jobson66
M
captain7
M
83Graham JoachimG. Joachim
Tommy MonkT. Monk66
M
8
M
85Rodolfo MarquitosR. Marquitos
Cesare BrambillaC. Brambilla62
A
9
A
84João Pedro JulinhoJ. Julinho
Chris CookeC. Cooke63
A
10
A
89Romero P. ZamoraR. Zamora
Tiago FernandesT. Fernandes68
A
11
A
78Wagneau CamadiniW. Camadini
 
James IzzetJ. Izzet44
D
12
D
79Tony BakkerT. Bakker
Lee KerrL. Kerr37
M
13
M
66Alejandro RomeroA. Romero
Michael WindassM. Windass57
A
14
A
67Martin InceM. Ince

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Watford. A crowd of 18,271 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.


0.00
Ipswich Town kick off and get the first half underway!
4.17
Matt Formon knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Laycock. With great vision, Stanley Laycock plays the ball forward to Tommy Monk. Tommy Monk runs straight at the defence! Tommy Monk side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Felipe Romero happens to be in the right place to block it.
10.25
Tommy Monk flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
15.52
Tommy Monk chips the ball to his team mate, Stanley Laycock. Stanley Laycock threads a neat ball through to Cesare Brambilla. Cesare Brambilla knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guilherme Alves.
21.19
Ruben Rego threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Marquitos. Rodolfo Marquitos knocks the ball to his team mate, João Pedro Julinho. With great vision, João Pedro Julinho plays the ball forward to Graham Joachim who has made a great run into the box. Paul Ritchie barges into Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
22.01
Ralph Jobson flicks a high pass forward to Matt Formon who brings the ball neatly under control. Matt Formon makes an attacking run forward. Matt Formon tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
24.04
Tommy Monk passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Chris Cooke. Chris Cooke finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
27.51
Ralph Jobson knocks the ball forward to Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Chris Cooke. Chris Cooke connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Eddy Dacourt is on top of it.
30.32
Graham Joachim threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora rushes past Marcos Rodriquez! Romero P. Zamora tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.46
Ralph Jobson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Monk. Tommy Monk shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
42.32
Felipe Romero flicks a high pass forward. Graham Joachim controls it well on his chest. Graham Joachim hits a low pass to Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora cuts inside the box! Romero P. Zamora shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but is blocked by Matt Formon.
45.00
Ruben Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Cole. Patrick Cole kicks a strong pass forward to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini plays a quick one-two with João Pedro Julinho and rushes in on goal... Wagneau Camadini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Steffen Schnellinger. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town appear unchanged since the first half. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half. The Watford players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Watford get the second half underway!
48.09
Stanley Laycock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesare Brambilla. Cesare Brambilla tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Eddy Dacourt. Excellent save.
54.03
Felipe Romero flicks a high ball forward to Rodolfo Marquitos who takes it down. Rodolfo Marquitos flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora makes a convincing header. Romero P. Zamora scores for Watford!!
59.02
Stanley Laycock threads a neat ball through to Tommy Monk. Tommy Monk plays a quick one-two with Cesare Brambilla and rushes in on goal... Tommy Monk comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.22
Watford have made 2 substitutions with Alejandro Romero replacing Rodolfo Marquitos and Martin Ince replacing João Pedro Julinho .
61.29
Tiago Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Cesare Brambilla. Cesare Brambilla shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
63.56
Stanley Laycock takes it forward alone. Stanley Laycock plays a scrappy one-two with Tiago Fernandes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Stanley Laycock provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Eddy Dacourt.
65.47
It's a corner kick. Matt Formon kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Martin Ince reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
66.29
Marcos Rodriquez barges into Martin Ince. The referee calls over Marcos Rodriquez and shows him a yellow card! Martin Ince stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.29
Free kick to Watford just outside the area...
67.41
Graham Joachim takes a long run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
71.20
Graham Joachim flicks a high pass forward. Martin Ince controls it well on his chest. Martin Ince rushes past Paul Ritchie! Martin Ince side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.44
Tiago Fernandes comes in with a late challenge on Felipe Romero. The referee calls over Tiago Fernandes and shows him a yellow card! Felipe Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.30
Ipswich Town have made 3 substitutions with Lee Kerr replacing Tommy Monk, James Izzet replacing Paul Ritchie and Michael Windass replacing Tiago Fernandes .
78.36
Stanley Laycock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesare Brambilla. Cesare Brambilla skips past Graham Joachim! Cesare Brambilla cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
79.37
Stanley Laycock breaks forward. With vision, Stanley Laycock laces a through ball forward to Cesare Brambilla. Cesare Brambilla plays a scrappy one-two with Chris Cooke and stumbles forward towards the goal... Cesare Brambilla comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.53
Matt Formon brings the ball forward. Matt Formon shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Eddy Dacourt manages to gather it effortlessly.
85.29
Graham Joachim kicks a strong pass forward to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.25
Ruben Rego hits a low pass to Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora plays a one-two with Martin Ince and advances towards the goal... Romero P. Zamora comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Steffen Schnellinger gets down and covers it.
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Eddie Davies stretches the opposition's defence. Eddie Davies finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ipswich Town

Watford
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
21.1%
43.7%
35.2%

Scorers
Cesare Brambilla 79
Romero P. Zamora 30, 54
Martin Ince 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. Zamora of Watford

Match Ratings
1.Steffen Schnellinger (GK)
6
2.Marcos Rodriquez (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Paul Ritchie (DEF)
6
4.Eddie Davies (DEF)
6
5.Matt Formon (MID)
7
6.Stanley Laycock (MID)
7
7.Ralph Jobson (MID)
6
8.Tommy Monk (MID)
6
9.Cesare Brambilla (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Chris Cooke (ATT)
6
11.Tiago Fernandes (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.James Izzet (DEF)
6
13.Lee Kerr (MID)
6
14.Michael Windass (ATT)
6

1.Eddy Dacourt (GK)
7
2.Guilherme Alves (DEF)
6
3.Ruben Rego (DEF)
6
4.Felipe Romero (DEF)
6
5.Patrick Cole (DEF)
6
6.Tommy Lockley (MID)
6
7.Graham Joachim (MID)
8
8.Rodolfo Marquitos (MID)
6
9.João Pedro Julinho (ATT)
6
10.Romero P. Zamora (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Wagneau Camadini (ATT)
6
 
12.Tony Bakker (DEF)
0
13.Alejandro Romero (MID)
6
14.Martin Ince (ATT)goal scored
8