Match Report
| Darlington | Darlington |  |  | Ipswich Town | Ipswich Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Anthony Craddock | A. Craddock |  | 42 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 |  | Vittorio Rustico | V. Rustico | |||||||||
| Gareth Royce | G. Royce | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Darius Hall | D. Hall | |||||||||
| Alfred Milligan | A. Milligan | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Aaron Rowett | A. Rowett | |||||||||
| Henry Sherwood | H. Sherwood | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Nigel Mason | N. Mason | |||||||||
| Ashley Flintlock | A. Flintlock | | 46 | D | | 5 | | M | 67 | | Ashley Thompson | A. Thompson | |||||||||
| Ledley Swift | L. Swift | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | James Wainwright | J. Wainwright | |||||||||
| Carl Kanu | C. Kanu | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Michael Benjamin | M. Benjamin | |||||||||
| Andy Serrant | A. Serrant | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Carl Clemence | C. Clemence | |||||||||
| Leon Oliver | L. Oliver | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Paul Waters | P. Waters | |||||||||
| Thierry Jack | T. Jack | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Paul Redknapp | P. Redknapp | |||||||||
| Carl Collymore | C. Collymore | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Danny Oliver | D. Oliver | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena where Darlington play host to Ipswich Town. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Darlington are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Darlington are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Darlington get the match underway!
3.00
0-0Carl Clemence makes a simple pass to Paul Waters. Paul Waters shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.22
James Wainwright sees a break and surges forward. James Wainwright tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.15
Carl Kanu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thierry Jack. Thierry Jack shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.10
1-0Andy Serrant makes a probing pass to Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver makes a simple pass to Thierry Jack. Thierry Jack shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.52
1-0Alfred Milligan makes a probing pass to Carl Kanu. Carl Kanu makes a simple pass to Thierry Jack. Thierry Jack shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.18
Michael Benjamin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Waters. Paul Waters knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Redknapp. Paul Redknapp powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Anthony Craddock had no chance!! Goal for Ipswich Town!
32.29
Darius Hall takes it forward alone. Darius Hall flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver goes all the way! Danny Oliver cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.18
Henry Sherwood passes the ball forward to Carl Kanu. Carl Kanu knocks the ball forward to Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Carl Collymore. Carl Collymore heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.46
James Wainwright passes the ball forward to Paul Waters. Paul Waters shoots from long range but somehow Anthony Craddock manages to keep it out.
39.50
1-2James Wainwright comes in with a late challenge on Andy Serrant. The referee calls over James Wainwright and warns him to calm down! Andy Serrant hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.17
1-2Gareth Royce makes a probing pass to Ledley Swift. Ledley Swift makes a probing pass to Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver threads the ball through to Thierry Jack but he's offside!
45.00
Carl Kanu surges forward with the ball. Carl Kanu plays a perfect one-two with Thierry Jack and rushes in on goal... Carl Kanu shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Ipswich Town get the second half underway!
47.17
Michael Benjamin kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Waters. Paul Waters powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.08
Henry Sherwood brings the ball forward. Henry Sherwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Collymore. Carl Collymore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thierry Jack but the linesman indicates offside!
57.18
Michael Benjamin passes the ball forward to Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.52
Aaron Rowett chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Benjamin. Michael Benjamin passes the ball forward to Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Anthony Craddock easily smothers it!
61.42
Ashley Thompson knocks the ball forward to Paul Waters. Paul Waters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Oliver but he's offside!
63.28
Michael Benjamin sees space and advances. Michael Benjamin knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
66.20
1-2Aaron Rowett chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Benjamin. Michael Benjamin makes a probing pass to Paul Waters. Paul Waters knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Milligan.
72.59
Carl Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Collymore. Carl Collymore lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Jack. Thierry Jack connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.15
Aaron Rowett makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Wainwright. James Wainwright flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Redknapp. Paul Redknapp tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.44
Nigel Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Clemence. Carl Clemence knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.11
Ledley Swift passes the ball forward to Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.26
Ashley Flintlock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Kanu. Carl Kanu kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Collymore. Carl Collymore goes all the way! Carl Collymore cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
85.14
Darius Hall kicks a strong pass forward to James Wainwright. James Wainwright makes a simple pass to Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.14
2-2Ipswich Town are easily keeping Darlington at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
28%
41.9%
30.1%
Scorers
| Thierry Jack 15, 73 | Paul Redknapp 26 Danny Oliver 32 |