Match Report


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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 2,789 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Hughes.


0.00
Ipswich Town start the match!
2.53
Matthew Carlton threads the ball through to James Barton. James Barton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. James Barton shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
6.00
Carlos Ribeiro surges forward with the ball. Carlos Ribeiro passes the ball forward but Alexander Murray is offside!
9.39
Ronnie Peters takes a short throw-in bringing James Barton into play. James Barton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. James Barton shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
22.43
Ronnie Peters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Murray. Alexander Murray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.35
Steve Carrick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Christie. Robert Christie advances inside the box! Robert Christie tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
38.18
Gary Vassell catches Chris Griffin on the ankles. Gary Vassell is given a warning by the referee! Chris Griffin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Huddersfield Town start the second half!
48.12
Paolo Clegg barges into Alexander Murray. The referee warns Paolo Clegg to calm down! Alexander Murray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.15
Huddersfield Town have made a substitution with Morris Rankin replacing Dean Riza .
69.02
James Barton flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Murray. Alexander Murray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.54
Gary Vassell knocks the ball forward to David Copping. David Copping runs deep into the other half of the pitch. David Copping kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Murray but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.53
Ipswich Town have made a substitution with Ian Vassell replacing Carlos Ribeiro .
78.59
Morris Rankin passes the ball forward to Chris Griffin. Chris Griffin edges inside the box! Chris Griffin comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.02
Peter Summerbell passes the ball forward to Robert Christie. Robert Christie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ghislain Bonissel.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
30.3%
47.4%
22.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris Griffin of Huddersfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Alexander Brown (GK)
6
2.Gary Vassell (DEF)
6
3.Matthew Carlton (DEF)
7
4.Emile Gerrard (DEF)
6
5.Ghislain Bonissel (DEF)
6
6.Ray Carparelli (MID)
7
7.James Barton (MID)
7
8.David Copping (MID)
6
9.Ronnie Peters (MID)
6
10.Carlos Ribeiro (MID)
6
11.Alexander Murray (ATT)
6
 
12.Ian Vassell (ATT)
6
13.Stuart Craddock (ATT)
0
14.Lee Milburn (ATT)
0

1.Lee Hibbs (GK)
6
2.Simon King (DEF)
6
3.Simon Venus (DEF)
6
4.Del Smithe (DEF)
6
5.Paolo Clegg (DEF)
6
6.Steve Carrick (MID)
6
7.Tim Greening (MID)
7
8.Dean Riza (MID)
6
9.Peter Summerbell (MID)
7
10.Robert Christie (ATT)
7
11.Chris Griffin (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Bill Chadwick (GK)
0
13.Jermaine Forbes (ATT)
0
14.Morris Rankin (GK)
7