Match Report


Ipswich TownIpswich Town     Notts CountyNotts County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alexander BrownA. Brown44
G
1
G
55Dale CotteeD. Cottee
Gary VassellG. Vassell53
D
2captain
D
51Malte MetzgerM. Metzger
Matthew CarltonM. Carlton45
D
3
D
48David ZilianiD. Ziliani
Emile GerrardE. Gerrard44
D
4
D
45Gilles McleodG. Mcleod
Ghislain BonisselG. Bonissel37
D
5
M
59Gilles FinneyG. Finney
Ray CarparelliR. Carparelli62
M
6
M
51Chris PetersC. Peters
James BartonJ. Barton59
M
7
M
46Colin CampbellC. Campbell
David CoppingD. Copping51
M
8
M
45Joe HallJ. Hall
Ronnie PetersR. Peters40
M
9
A
57Alan PlowrightA. Plowright
Carlos RibeiroC. Ribeiro40
M
captain10
A
53Christian MilaneseC. Milanese
Alexander MurrayA. Murray53
A
11
A
47Jason WatersJ. Waters
 
Ian VassellI. Vassell51
A
12
G
47Anthony BenaliA. Benali
Stuart CraddockS. Craddock43
A
13
D
44Edgar NascimentoE. Nascimento
Ivan BurbageI. Burbage40
G
14
D
43Richard LightfootR. Lightfoot

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Notts County. A crowd of 2,636 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Prior.


0.00
Ipswich Town kick off!
3.36
Colin Campbell makes a probing pass to Jason Waters. Jason Waters lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
4.24
Colin Campbell makes a simple pass to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.05
Emile Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Peters collects the pass. Ronnie Peters sees Alexander Murray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malte Metzger.
9.52
Colin Campbell catches James Barton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! James Barton runs off the knock.
10.57
With imagination, Joe Hall plays the ball forward to Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese plays a one-two with Jason Waters and advances towards the goal... Christian Milanese shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
18.45
Gary Vassell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Peters. Ronnie Peters flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Murray controls it well on his chest. Alexander Murray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malte Metzger.
24.17
Ray Carparelli flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Murray collects the pass. Alexander Murray runs straight at the defence! Alexander Murray makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.21
Gilles Finney threads a neat ball through to Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Brown who gathers it comfortably.
39.17
Chris Peters takes a quick throw-in. Colin Campbell sees a break and surges forward. Colin Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Notts County kick off the second half!
47.02
Chris Peters knocks the ball forward to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jason Waters is offside!
49.58
Carlos Ribeiro clumsily knocks into Gilles Finney. The referee calls over Carlos Ribeiro and shows him a yellow card! Gilles Finney runs off the knock.
51.58
Chris Peters threads a neat ball through to Jason Waters. Jason Waters controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alexander Brown manages to gather it.
53.37
From the throw-in, Ronnie Peters picks out Carlos Ribeiro. Carlos Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Murray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Murray shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.40
Chris Peters kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Waters. Jason Waters skips past Matthew Carlton! Jason Waters tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
60.19
Ipswich Town have made a substitution with Ivan Burbage replacing James Barton .
63.09
Gilles Finney makes a simple pass to Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ghislain Bonissel.
73.16
Emile Gerrard sees Ivan Burbage in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Burbage flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Murray comfortably collects the pass. Alexander Murray shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
75.10
Joe Hall barges into Gary Vassell. The referee calls over Joe Hall and shows him a yellow card! Gary Vassell stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.56
Ipswich Town have made a substitution with Ian Vassell replacing Carlos Ribeiro .
83.09
Colin Campbell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Without breaking stride, Colin Campbell plays the ball forward to Christian Milanese who has made a great run into the box. Christian Milanese muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Ipswich Town

Notts County
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
31.3%
50.7%
17.9%

Scorers
Alexander Murray 24, 53
Christian Milanese 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Murray of Ipswich Town

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

1.Dale Cottee (GK)
6
2.Malte Metzger (DEF)
6
3.David Ziliani (DEF)
6
4.Gilles Mcleod (DEF)
6
5.Gilles Finney (MID)
6
6.Chris Peters (MID)
6
7.Colin Campbell (MID)yellow card
7
8.Joe Hall (MID)yellow card
5
9.Alan Plowright (ATT)
6
10.Christian Milanese (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jason Waters (ATT)
6
 
12.Anthony Benali (GK)
0
13.Edgar Nascimento (DEF)
0
14.Richard Lightfoot (DEF)
0