Match Report


Ipswich TownIpswich Town     BarnetBarnet
Computer Player Computer Player Kieran Rufus Kieran Rufus
Alexander BrownA. Brown44
G
1
G
56Bill RiggottB. Riggott
Gary VassellG. Vassell53
D
2
D
67Oberdan De FranceschiO. De Franceschi
Matthew CarltonM. Carlton45
D
3
D
57Omer BellamyO. Bellamy
Emile GerrardE. Gerrard44
D
4
D
59Dirk KellerD. Keller
Ghislain BonisselG. Bonissel37
D
5
M
50Gianluigi OrlandiniG. Orlandini
Ray CarparelliR. Carparelli62
M
6captain
M
53Jason HoweyJ. Howey
James BartonJ. Barton59
M
7
M
51Christian RamoraC. Ramora
David CoppingD. Copping51
M
8
M
50Eddie BloomerE. Bloomer
Carlos RibeiroC. Ribeiro41
M
9
A
50Andy McGroryA. McGrory
Ronnie PetersR. Peters40
M
captain10
A
56Stefano ColonnelloS. Colonnello
Alexander MurrayA. Murray53
A
11
A
51Wes BarryW. Barry
 
Ian VassellI. Vassell51
A
12
D
49Alun CarterA. Carter
Stuart CraddockS. Craddock43
A
13
A
49Richard MendoncaR. Mendonca
Ivan BurbageI. Burbage40
G
14
A
51David McgovernD. Mcgovern

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Barnet. A crowd of 2,623 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while Barnet appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Johnson.


0.00
Ipswich Town start the match!
2.01
Dirk Keller kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Howey. Jason Howey flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Colonnello holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefano Colonnello knocks in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
3.31
Dirk Keller threads the ball through to Jason Howey. Jason Howey chips the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks the ball forward, putting Stefano Colonnello through on goal. Stefano Colonnello comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is miles over!
9.08
Omer Bellamy flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Bloomer. Eddie Bloomer flicks a high pass forward. Andy McGrory controls it well on his chest. Andy McGrory makes a probing pass to Stefano Colonnello but he's offside!
20.45
Eddie Bloomer knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.20
James Barton surges forward with the ball. James Barton advances inside the box! James Barton takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Barnet also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barnet players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Barnet kicking off!
48.43
Eddie Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Barry. Wes Barry whips in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
53.23
Carlos Ribeiro chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Murray. Alexander Murray skips past Dirk Keller! Some silky footwork from Alexander Murray provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.57
Omer Bellamy makes a run forward as Dirk Keller takes the throw-in. Omer Bellamy skillfully chests the ball down. Omer Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Christian Ramora. Christian Ramora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Colonnello. Emile Gerrard catches Stefano Colonnello on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
60.27
Barnet have made a substitution with David Mcgovern replacing Wes Barry .
61.35
Dirk Keller advances with the ball. Dirk Keller plays the ball forward to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards David Mcgovern. David Mcgovern connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
63.32
Omer Bellamy decides to run forward with the ball. Omer Bellamy threads a neat ball through to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Vassell.
69.15
Dirk Keller flicks a high pass forward to Christian Ramora who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Christian Ramora stretches the opposition's defence. Christian Ramora plays a one-two with Andy McGrory and rushes in on goal... Christian Ramora makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
77.38
Ipswich Town have made a substitution with Ian Vassell replacing Ronnie Peters .Barnet have made 2 substitutions with Alun Carter replacing Dirk Keller and Richard Mendonca replacing Stefano Colonnello .
81.39
Gianluigi Orlandini flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Mendonca. Richard Mendonca advances inside the box! Richard Mendonca makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.55
Alun Carter advances with the ball. Alun Carter knocks the ball forward to David Mcgovern. David Mcgovern shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
87.57
Oberdan De Franceschi threads a neat ball through to Christian Ramora. Christian Ramora passes the ball forward to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.55
Without breaking stride, David Copping plays the ball forward to Alexander Murray. Alexander Murray rushes past Omer Bellamy! Some good footwork from Alexander Murray provides some space. He shoots at goal. Bill Riggott effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
Oberdan De Franceschi runs forward with the ball. Oberdan De Franceschi flicks a high ball forward to Richard Mendonca who takes it down. Richard Mendonca knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emile Gerrard.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ipswich Town

Barnet
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
1
9
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.5%
60.5%
Play Area
27.6%
44.7%
27.6%

Scorers
James Barton 26

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to James Barton 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)goal scored
9
8.David Copping (MID)
6
9.Carlos Ribeiro (MID)
6
10.Ronnie Peters (MID)
6
11.Alexander Murray (ATT)
8
 
12.Ian Vassell (ATT)
6
13.Stuart Craddock (ATT)
0
14.Ivan Burbage (GK)
0

1.Bill Riggott (GK)
6
2.Oberdan De Franceschi (DEF)
7
3.Omer Bellamy (DEF)
7
4.Dirk Keller (DEF)
7
5.Gianluigi Orlandini (MID)
6
6.Jason Howey (MID)
6
7.Christian Ramora (MID)
7
8.Eddie Bloomer (MID)
6
9.Andy McGrory (ATT)
6
10.Stefano Colonnello (ATT)
6
11.Wes Barry (ATT)
6
 
12.Alun Carter (DEF)
6
13.Richard Mendonca (ATT)
6
14.David Mcgovern (ATT)
6