Match Report


Ipswich TownIpswich Town     Birmingham CityBirmingham City
John MillerJohn Miller Nicholas Broad Nicholas Broad
Steffen SchnellingerS. Schnellinger69
G
1
G
68John LecocqJ. Lecocq
Marcos RodriquezM. Rodriquez66
D
2
D
64Cristian VignaroliC. Vignaroli
Paul RitchieP. Ritchie61
D
3
D
68John InceJ. Ince
Eddie DaviesE. Davies61
D
4
D
74Eddie RufusE. Rufus
Matt FormonM. Formon66
M
5
M
66Mario CarvalhoM. Carvalho
Ralph JobsonR. Jobson66
M
6captain
M
72Kelvin LampardK. Lampard
Stanley LaycockS. Laycock64
M
captain7
M
66Yasushi KaitaY. Kaita
Tommy MonkT. Monk66
M
8
M
64Duncan McCoistD. McCoist
Wouter EbbingeW. Ebbinge69
A
9
A
70Brahim SilvaB. Silva
Cesare BrambillaC. Brambilla64
A
10
A
67Andy McinnesA. Mcinnes
Ighli PegoloI. Pegolo66
A
11
A
67Rio ScalesR. Scales
 
Neil RodgersN. Rodgers29
D
12
D
66Tony GaillotT. Gaillot
Lee KerrL. Kerr39
M
13
M
67Heitor De SouzaH. De Souza
Richard SherwoodR. Sherwood47
A
14
A
50Ian JosephI. Joseph

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Birmingham City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ipswich Town and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mike.


0.00
Ipswich Town kick off the first half!
3.33
John Ince knocks the ball forward to Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Scales. Rio Scales heads the ball goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.38
Cesare Brambilla kicks a strong pass forward to Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but John Lecocq manages to gather it easily.
8.14
Stanley Laycock knocks the ball to his team mate, Wouter Ebbinge. Wouter Ebbinge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.22
Eddie Davies flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Rodriquez who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Marcos Rodriquez plays the ball forward to Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Formon. Matt Formon knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Cristian Vignaroli happens to be in the right place to block it.
12.00
Stanley Laycock threads a neat ball through to Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Laycock. Stanley Laycock is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from John Lecocq. What a great pair of hands!
20.22
Eddie Rufus chips the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Lampard. Kelvin Lampard hits a low pass to Rio Scales. Rio Scales lofts in a cross ball towards Brahim Silva. Brahim Silva makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Steffen Schnellinger.
21.32
It's a corner kick. Duncan McCoist loops the ball over to the far post. Steffen Schnellinger drops low and scoops up the ball.
22.24
Tommy Monk makes an attacking run forward. Tommy Monk whips in a cross ball towards Cesare Brambilla. Cesare Brambilla flicks the ball with his head. John Lecocq punches it away to safety.
26.46
Stanley Laycock kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson plays a perfect one-two with Cesare Brambilla and rushes in on goal... Ralph Jobson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
27.49
Eddie Davies flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Laycock who brings the ball under control. Stanley Laycock surges forward with the ball. Stanley Laycock plays a one-two with Ighli Pegolo and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Stanley Laycock provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
32.08
Showing intelligent composure, Ralph Jobson plays the ball forward to Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo whips in a cross ball towards Cesare Brambilla. Cesare Brambilla connects with a diving header. Cesare Brambilla scores for Ipswich Town!!
36.19
Marcos Rodriquez punts the ball hopefully upfield. Matt Formon whips in a cross ball towards Cesare Brambilla. Cesare Brambilla directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.36
Ralph Jobson chips the ball to his team mate, Cesare Brambilla. Cesare Brambilla knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Monk. Tommy Monk outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by John Lecocq!
40.26
Marcos Rodriquez hits a low pass to Stanley Laycock. Stanley Laycock brings the ball forward. Stanley Laycock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Monk but the linesman indicates offside!
42.11
Tommy Monk flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Brambilla controls it well on his chest. Cesare Brambilla knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristian Vignaroli.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town appear unchanged since the first half. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Birmingham City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.31
Stanley Laycock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo whips in a cross ball towards Wouter Ebbinge. Wouter Ebbinge connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ipswich Town!
51.13
Eddie Davies pushes mid-way up the pitch. Eddie Davies sees a break and surges forward. Eddie Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! John Lecocq has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.52
Cristian Vignaroli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brahim Silva. Brahim Silva knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.20
Matt Formon threads the ball through to Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo flicks a high pass forward. Wouter Ebbinge controls it well on his chest. Wouter Ebbinge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Rufus.
60.57
Ipswich Town have made a substitution with Richard Sherwood replacing Cesare Brambilla .Birmingham City have made a substitution with Tony Gaillot replacing Cristian Vignaroli .
61.67
With vision, Stanley Laycock picks a pass forward to Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.09
Tony Gaillot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Ince. John Ince threads a neat ball through to Rio Scales. Rio Scales lofts in a cross ball towards Yasushi Kaita. Yasushi Kaita is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.15
John Ince flicks a high ball forward to Duncan McCoist who takes it down. Duncan McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Brahim Silva. Brahim Silva lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Steffen Schnellinger manages to gather it effortlessly.
67.26
Kelvin Lampard flicks a high pass forward. Rio Scales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rio Scales whips in a cross ball towards Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Steffen Schnellinger!
69.05
Brahim Silva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yasushi Kaita. Yasushi Kaita knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcos Rodriquez.
71.07
Ighli Pegolo kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Sherwood. Richard Sherwood knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Ince.
72.27
Tommy Monk knocks the ball forward to Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo lofts in a cross ball towards Wouter Ebbinge. Wouter Ebbinge connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
73.41
Eddie Davies runs forward with the ball. Eddie Davies flicks a high pass forward. Richard Sherwood controls it well on his chest. Richard Sherwood lofts in a cross ball towards Ighli Pegolo. With a superhuman jump, Ighli Pegolo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is deflected wide by John Ince.
74.18
Matt Formon takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Stanley Laycock cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.37
Andy Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Lampard controls it well on his chest. Kelvin Lampard controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Brahim Silva through on goal. Brahim Silva takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
78.26
Kelvin Lampard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes rushes past Stanley Laycock! Andy Mcinnes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
79.41
John Ince catches Wouter Ebbinge on the ankles. The referee brings John Ince to one side and gives him a warning! Wouter Ebbinge runs off the knock.
83.05
Eddie Davies punts the ball hopefully upfield. Ralph Jobson whips in a cross ball towards Richard Sherwood. Richard Sherwood rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.04
Eddie Rufus makes a probing pass to Yasushi Kaita. With imagination, Yasushi Kaita picks a pass forward to Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Brahim Silva. Brahim Silva cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's there!! Steffen Schnellinger has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.52
Marcos Rodriquez flicks a high ball forward to Richard Sherwood who takes it down. Richard Sherwood threads the ball through to Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Formon. With a superhuman jump, Matt Formon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
89.13
Eddie Davies flicks a high ball forward to Wouter Ebbinge who takes it down. With vision, Wouter Ebbinge laces a weighted ball forward to Stanley Laycock. Stanley Laycock whips in a cross ball towards Wouter Ebbinge. Wouter Ebbinge rises majestically and gets a header on goal. John Lecocq effortlessly punches it away to safety.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ipswich Town

Birmingham City
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
12
5
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
26.2%
39.3%
34.5%

Scorers
Cesare Brambilla 32
Wouter Ebbinge 47
Ighli Pegolo 51
Brahim Silva 84

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

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

1.John Lecocq (GK)
8
2.Cristian Vignaroli (DEF)
6
3.John Ince (DEF)
6
4.Eddie Rufus (DEF)
6
5.Mario Carvalho (MID)
6
6.Kelvin Lampard (MID)
6
7.Yasushi Kaita (MID)
6
8.Duncan McCoist (MID)
6
9.Brahim Silva (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Andy Mcinnes (ATT)
7
11.Rio Scales (ATT)
6
 
12.Tony Gaillot (DEF)
6
13.Heitor De Souza (MID)
0
14.Ian Joseph (ATT)
0