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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Sheffield Wednesday. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
Ipswich Town kick off and get the first half underway!
3.35
Greg Woodgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Fowler. Duncan Fowler knocks the ball forward to Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Impey. Neil Impey rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Nigel Allman has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.51
Brian Brown flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Salmon. Craig Salmon tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
10.44
Duncan Fowler makes a probing pass to Neil Impey. Neil Impey plays a perfect one-two with Ralph Jobson and rushes in on goal... Neil Impey tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
12.55
Dean Brighton comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Fowler. The referee calls over Dean Brighton and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Fowler runs off the knock.
18.31
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.03
Dennis Houttuin surges forward with the ball. Dennis Houttuin makes a beautiful solo run. Dennis Houttuin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.50
Dean Brighton knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Tolley. Alun Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Salmon. Craig Salmon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
42.37
Brian Brown barges into Kevin Carter. The referee calls over Brian Brown and warns him to calm down! Kevin Carter carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Sheffield Wednesday start the second half!
47.42
Shaun Barton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Stewart. Ian Stewart shoots from 20 yards. Nigel Allman is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.15
Kevin Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Impey. Neil Impey passes the ball forward but Ralph Jobson is offside!
61.38
Dennis Houttuin clumsily knocks into Ralph Jobson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ralph Jobson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.43
Shaun Barton surges forward with the ball. Shaun Barton lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Impey. Neil Impey flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.01
Kevin Carter knocks the ball forward to Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson plays a perfect one-two with Ian Stewart and rushes in on goal... Ralph Jobson takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Nigel Allman has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.33
Brian Brown hacks Kevin Carter from behind! The referee calls over Brian Brown and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Carter stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.47
Dennis Houttuin takes it forward alone. Dennis Houttuin makes a probing pass to Craig Salmon. Craig Salmon shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Dale Morris had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Neil Impey of Ipswich Town
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
26.7%
48.3%
25%