Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Notts County. A crowd of 4,691 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Ipswich Town start the match!
2.15
James Wainwright makes a simple pass to Paul Waters. Paul Waters shoots from distance but it flies wide!
3.52
Nigel Mason clumsily knocks into Des Hendrie. Nigel Mason is given a warning by the referee! Des Hendrie stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.45
Michael Benjamin catches Rio Sherwood on the ankles. Michael Benjamin is shown the yellow card! Rio Sherwood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.26
Michael Benjamin chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Waters. Paul Waters tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Miguel Mazure!
26.14
Carl Clemence knocks the ball forward to Paul Waters. Paul Waters shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
28.24
Max Riza catches Paul Waters on the ankles. The referee calls over Max Riza and warns him to calm down! Paul Waters runs off the knock.
30.47
James Wainwright chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Redknapp. Paul Redknapp knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Miguel Mazure manages to gather it comfortably.
33.11
Ronnie Vickers makes a simple pass to Des Hendrie. Des Hendrie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Vittorio Rustico easily smothers it!
39.18
Des Hendrie clumsily knocks into Nigel Mason. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nigel Mason runs off the knock.
40.35
Nigel Mason threads the ball through to James Wainwright. James Wainwright threads the ball through to Paul Redknapp. Paul Redknapp shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.39
Rio Sherwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Taylor. Matthew Taylor knocks the ball forward to Les Beckham but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Matthew Taylor catches Nigel Mason on the ankles. Matthew Taylor is warned by the referee! Nigel Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Notts County kick off the second half!
47.12
Mick Venus flicks the ball to his team mate, Les Beckham. Les Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vittorio Rustico who gathers it comfortably.
49.44
Ashley Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.10
James Wainwright knocks the ball forward to Paul Redknapp. Paul Redknapp finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.32
Nigel Mason knocks the ball forward to Michael Benjamin. Michael Benjamin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Waters. Paul Waters shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
55.01
James Wainwright chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Waters. Paul Waters makes a probing pass to Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Miguel Mazure.
60.10
James Wainwright kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Redknapp. Paul Redknapp knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Waters. Paul Waters flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.34
Carl Clemence hacks Spencer Joseph from behind! Carl Clemence is given a warning by the referee! Spencer Joseph stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.21
Darius Hall sees a break and surges forward. Darius Hall brings the ball forward. Darius Hall plays a perfect one-two with Paul Redknapp and rushes in on goal... Darius Hall shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
69.02
James Wainwright barges into Rio Sherwood. The referee calls over James Wainwright and warns him to calm down! Rio Sherwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.33
Nigel Mason makes a beautiful solo run. Nigel Mason makes a simple pass to Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver knocks the ball forward to Paul Redknapp but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
83.40
Carl Clemence knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Redknapp. Paul Redknapp knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.42
Rio Sherwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Beckham. Les Beckham threads the ball through to Des Hendrie but he's offside!
87.36
Aaron Rowett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Clemence. Carl Clemence kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Redknapp. Paul Redknapp knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
89.34
Carl Clemence kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Waters. Paul Waters shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Miguel Mazure easily smothers it!
90.00
Nigel Mason makes a probing pass to James Wainwright. James Wainwright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Waters. Paul Waters controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Paul Waters of Ipswich Town
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
9
0
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.1%
35.9%
Play Area
23.1%
44.9%
32.1%