Match Report
| Ipswich Town | Ipswich Town |  |  | Rochdale | Rochdale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nigel Morris | N. Morris |  | 48 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Ashley Mcleod | A. Mcleod | ||||||||
| Nigel Boertien | N. Boertien | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | | D | 58 | | Leon Kitson | L. Kitson | ||||||||
| Les Adams | L. Adams | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 | | John Harrison | J. Harrison | |||||||||
| Seth Roberts | S. Roberts | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Kevin Jackson | K. Jackson | |||||||||
| Gaspar Vieira | G. Vieira |  | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Jaime Moreira | J. Moreira | |||||||||
| Mehdi Dehu | M. Dehu |  | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Alistair Smith | A. Smith | |||||||||
| Mervin Wright | M. Wright | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 |  | Attilio Sbaccanti | A. Sbaccanti | |||||||||
| Ralph Lisbie | R. Lisbie | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Omer Joseph | O. Joseph | |||||||||
| Dave Crooks | D. Crooks | | 46 | M | | 9 | | A | 58 |  | Oliver Schönenborn | O. Schönenborn | |||||||||
| Glynn Burbage | G. Burbage | | 45 | M | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Oberdan Montella | O. Montella | |||||||||
| Robbie Crooks | R. Crooks | | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Neil Konchesky | N. Konchesky | |||||||||
| Kelvin Beattie | K. Beattie | | 58 | A | | 12 | | G | 51 | | Mick Jacobs | M. Jacobs | |||||||||
| Hugo Tavares | H. Tavares | | 57 | A | | 13 | | A | 51 | | Ruel Ehiogu | R. Ehiogu | |||||||||
| Massimiliano Oddo | M. Oddo | | 50 | A | | 14 | | D | 48 | | Jaime Tavares | J. Tavares | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by 1Rai |
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 10,445 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ipswich Town kick off!
9.57
0-0Gaspar Vieira threads the ball through to Dave Crooks. Dave Crooks threads a neat ball through to Robbie Crooks. Robbie Crooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.36
0-0John Harrison threads the ball through to Omer Joseph. Omer Joseph threads a neat ball through to Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
18.12
0-0Omer Joseph brings the ball forward. Omer Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Oberdan Montella but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.10
Gaspar Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Crooks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robbie Crooks makes a simple pass to Glynn Burbage. Glynn Burbage shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
34.27
With a delightful solo run, Alistair Smith stretches the opposition's defence. Alistair Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Konchesky but the linesman indicates offside!
39.24
Alistair Smith receives the ball from a throw-in from Attilio Sbaccanti. Alistair Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, Attilio Sbaccanti. Attilio Sbaccanti shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
42.48
Glynn Burbage knocks the ball forward to Robbie Crooks. Robbie Crooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Leon Kitson stretches the opposition's defence. Leon Kitson makes a probing pass to Oberdan Montella but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ipswich Town players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Rochdale kicking off!
47.34
Kevin Jackson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith makes a simple pass to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
49.10
Alistair Smith takes it forward alone. Alistair Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.41
Attilio Sbaccanti kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
61.20
John Harrison passes the ball forward to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Glynn Burbage.
66.05
Alistair Smith sees space and advances. Alistair Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Morris who gathers it comfortably.
71.07
0-0Attilio Sbaccanti knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Konchesky. Neil Konchesky plays a scrappy one-two with Oliver Schönenborn and advances towards the goal... Neil Konchesky rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Nigel Morris smothers it!
73.51
0-0Mehdi Dehu hacks Omer Joseph from behind! Mehdi Dehu is given a warning by the referee! Omer Joseph runs off the knock.
75.39
0-0Robbie Crooks barges into John Harrison. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Harrison runs off the knock.
77.13
Gaspar Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Burbage. Glynn Burbage passes the ball forward to Mehdi Dehu. Mehdi Dehu shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
78.04
From the throw-in, Alistair Smith picks out Neil Konchesky. Neil Konchesky makes an attacking run forward. Neil Konchesky shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Nigel Morris manages to gather it effortlessly.
84.53
Alistair Smith sees a break and surges forward. Alistair Smith whips in a cross ball towards Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella makes a convincing header. Nigel Morris gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
89.44
Seth Roberts darts forward. Seth Roberts threads a neat ball through to Robbie Crooks. Robbie Crooks tries a spectacular long range effort but Ashley Mcleod reads it well. Good save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
32.1%
51.9%
16%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alistair Smith of Rochdale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nigel Morris (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Nigel Boertien (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Les Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Seth Roberts (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gaspar Vieira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Mehdi Dehu (MID) | 5 | |
| 7. | Mervin Wright (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ralph Lisbie (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dave Crooks (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Glynn Burbage (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Robbie Crooks (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Kelvin Beattie (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hugo Tavares (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Massimiliano Oddo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ashley Mcleod (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Leon Kitson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Harrison (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Kevin Jackson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jaime Moreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alistair Smith (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Attilio Sbaccanti (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Omer Joseph (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Oliver Schönenborn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Oberdan Montella (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Konchesky (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Mick Jacobs (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ruel Ehiogu (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jaime Tavares (DEF) | 0 | |