Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Ipswich Town and Chelsea are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Clemence.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ipswich Town kick off!
2.11
Paul Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.02
Paul Ritchie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
9.58
With some swift thinking, Jonas Hässler plays the ball forward to James Naylor. James Naylor shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.05
Paul Ritchie darts forward. Paul Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Brambilla controls it well on his chest. Cesare Brambilla shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
16.53
Ralph Jobson makes a simple pass to Wouter Ebbinge. Wouter Ebbinge shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
20.55
Jonas Hässler kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
22.28
Stanley Laycock comes in with a late challenge on Andres Delgado. The referee brings Stanley Laycock to one side and gives him a warning! Andres Delgado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.18
Ralph Jobson comes in with a late challenge on Mihai Yonescu. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mihai Yonescu stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.14
Tommy Monk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.53
Jonas Hässler flicks a high pass forward. James Naylor collects the pass. James Naylor finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Steffen Schnellinger!
44.49
Ralph Jobson knocks the ball to his team mate, Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo whips in a cross ball towards Wouter Ebbinge. Wouter Ebbinge heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Stuart Elliott.
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. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chelsea players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Chelsea start the second half!
47.46
Neil Morton passes the ball forward to Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona makes a probing pass to Harvey Power but he's offside!
60.32
Ipswich Town have made a substitution with Richard Sherwood replacing Wouter Ebbinge .Chelsea have made a substitution with Mitchel Paauwe replacing Harvey Power .
63.45
Alfredo Delgado knocks the ball forward to Mitchel Paauwe. Mitchel Paauwe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steffen Schnellinger who gathers it comfortably.
66.17
Gavin Hendry darts forward. Gavin Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Steffen Schnellinger gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
71.01
Neil Morton flicks a high pass forward. Mihai Yonescu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mihai Yonescu flicks a high ball forward to James Naylor who takes it down. James Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
72.48
Alfredo Delgado sees Oscar Carmona in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Mitchel Paauwe. Mitchel Paauwe powers a header at goal. Steffen Schnellinger picks it out of the air!
73.22
Neil Morton takes it forward alone. Neil Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchel Paauwe. Mitchel Paauwe finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.58
Ralph Jobson flicks a high ball forward to Richard Sherwood who takes it down. Richard Sherwood lofts in a cross ball towards Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.58
Chelsea have made a substitution with Pedro Carcedo replacing Gavin Hendry .
81.21
Andres Delgado barges into Tommy Monk. Andres Delgado is given a warning by the referee! Tommy Monk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.19
Oscar Carmona threads a neat ball through to Mitchel Paauwe. Mitchel Paauwe lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Steffen Schnellinger manages to gather it easily.
85.58
Jonas Hässler makes a simple pass to Mitchel Paauwe. Mitchel Paauwe knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
25%
45.6%
29.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ighli Pegolo of Ipswich Town

Match Ratings
1.Steffen Schnellinger (GK)
8
2.Marcos Rodriquez (DEF)
6
3.Paul Ritchie (DEF)
7
4.Eddie Davies (DEF)
6
5.Matt Formon (MID)
6
6.Ralph Jobson (MID)yellow card
6
7.Stanley Laycock (MID)
6
8.Tommy Monk (MID)
7
9.Cesare Brambilla (ATT)
6
10.Wouter Ebbinge (ATT)
6
11.Ighli Pegolo (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
 
12.Neil Rodgers (DEF)
0
13.Lee Kerr (MID)
0
14.Richard Sherwood (ATT)
6

1.Stuart Elliott (GK)
6
2.Andres Delgado (DEF)
6
3.Neil Morton (DEF)
7
4.Hauke Seifert (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Hendry (MID)
6
6.Alfredo Delgado (MID)
6
7.Jonas Hässler (MID)
7
8.Mihai Yonescu (MID)
6
9.James Naylor (ATT)
6
10.Harvey Power (ATT)
6
11.Oscar Carmona (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Jose Carrasco (MID)
0
13.Pedro Carcedo (MID)
6
14.Mitchel Paauwe (ATT)
7