Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 2,420 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Ehiogu.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Ehiogu.
0.00
0-0Ipswich Town kick off and get the match underway!
2.08
0-0Julian Johnson hits a low pass to Alexander Murray. Alexander Murray shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
3.49
0-0Adam Jeffers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Wallwork. Tommy Wallwork shoots from 20 yards but somehow Alexander Brown manages to keep it out.
4.39
Ronnie Peters makes a probing pass to Alexander Murray. Alexander Murray runs straight at the defence! Alexander Murray takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
6.13
Adam Jeffers flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Brand. Aaron Brand shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
9.31
0-0Del Deane flicks a high ball forward to Aaron Brand who takes it down. Aaron Brand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emile Gerrard.
14.37
0-0Tommy Wallwork comes in with a late challenge on Emile Gerrard. The referee calls over Tommy Wallwork and shows him a yellow card! Emile Gerrard runs off the knock.
18.49
0-0Aaron Brand hacks Gary Vassell from behind! The referee calls over Aaron Brand and warns him to calm down! Gary Vassell stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.54
1-0Ronnie Peters flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Murray who brings the ball under control. Alexander Murray shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Henry Bould has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.55
Marc Gerlach sees Aaron Brand in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aaron Brand shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Alexander Brown. Excellent save.
34.58
Adam Jeffers flicks a high pass forward. Colin Keegan collects the pass. Colin Keegan plays a scrappy one-two with Tommy Wallwork and advances towards the goal... Colin Keegan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.22
Ben Dryden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Brand. Aaron Brand sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
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. Oldham Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oldham Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Oldham Athletic kicking off!
57.36
Aaron Brand hacks Ghislain Bonissel from behind! The referee calls over Aaron Brand and shows him a yellow card! Ghislain Bonissel stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.30
1-0Oldham Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Trevor King replacing Nigel Mortensen and Bill Barton replacing Aaron Brand .
67.35
Ben Dryden hacks Carlos Ribeiro from behind! Ben Dryden is shown the yellow card! Carlos Ribeiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.11
Adam Jeffers flicks a high pass forward. Bill Barton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bill Barton plays a scrappy one-two with Tommy Wallwork and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Bill Barton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
75.28
Adam Jeffers threads the ball through to Tommy Wallwork. Tommy Wallwork advances inside the box! Tommy Wallwork makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Alexander Brown had no chance!! Goal for Oldham Athletic!
77.28
Ipswich Town have made a substitution with Ian Vassell replacing Julian Johnson .
78.16
Adam Jeffers knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Wallwork. Tommy Wallwork knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Vassell.
81.21
Emile Gerrard flicks the ball to his team mate, David Copping. David Copping deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Murray. Alexander Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henry Bould who gathers it comfortably.
89.24
1-1Vinicio E. Scarponi hacks Alexander Murray from behind! Vinicio E. Scarponi is warned by the referee! Alexander Murray carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
31.9%
52.8%
15.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Murray of Ipswich Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexander Brown (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gary Vassell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matthew Carlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Emile Gerrard (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ghislain Bonissel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ray Carparelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Copping (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ronnie Peters (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Carlos Ribeiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julian Johnson (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alexander Murray (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Ian Vassell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stuart Craddock (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lee Milburn (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Henry Bould (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nigel Mortensen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vinicio E. Scarponi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Niccolo Montague (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ben Dryden (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Del Deane (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adam Jeffers (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Marc Gerlach (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Keegan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tommy Wallwork (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Aaron Brand (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Les Burgess (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Trevor King (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Bill Barton (DEF) | 6 | |