Match Report
| Ipswich Town | Ipswich Town |  |  | Queens Park Rangers | Queens Park Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vittorio Rustico | V. Rustico |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 |  | Mervin Weaver | M. Weaver | |||||||||
| Darius Hall | D. Hall | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 | | Dennis Banks | D. Banks | |||||||||
| Aaron Rowett | A. Rowett | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Nicky Atherton | N. Atherton | |||||||||
| Nigel Mason | N. Mason | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Edward Thirlwell | E. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Ashley Thompson | A. Thompson | | 67 | M | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Greg Kasper | G. Kasper | |||||||||
| James Wainwright | J. Wainwright | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Jason Jobson | J. Jobson | |||||||||
| Michael Benjamin | M. Benjamin | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Lomano Watson | L. Watson | |||||||||
| Carl Clemence | C. Clemence | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Alberto Carrick | A. Carrick | |||||||||
| Paul Waters | P. Waters | | 70 | A | | 9 | | M | 41 | | Daniele Upson | D. Upson | |||||||||
| Paul Redknapp | P. Redknapp | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Scott Craddock | S. Craddock | |||||||||
| Danny Oliver | D. Oliver | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Chris Butt | C. Butt | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 4,702 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ipswich Town get the match underway!
12.33
0-0Nigel Mason boots it upfield. Paul Redknapp knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Waters. Paul Waters heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.39
Darius Hall threads the ball through to Michael Benjamin. Michael Benjamin passes the ball forward to Paul Waters. Paul Waters shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.18
Carl Clemence knocks the ball forward to Paul Waters. Paul Waters shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.12
1-0Michael Benjamin makes a simple pass to Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Waters. Paul Waters is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Mervin Weaver is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.58
Edward Thirlwell decides to run forward with the ball. Edward Thirlwell passes the ball forward to Scott Craddock. Scott Craddock shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.24
1-0Darius Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Clemence. Carl Clemence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Waters. Paul Waters tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Mervin Weaver manages to keep it out.
30.49
1-0Paul Waters clumsily knocks into Edward Thirlwell. The referee calls over Paul Waters and shows him a yellow card! Edward Thirlwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.56
Alberto Carrick knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Craddock. Scott Craddock whips in a cross ball towards Chris Butt. Chris Butt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Vittorio Rustico is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.29
James Wainwright makes a probing pass to Paul Redknapp. Paul Redknapp shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
44.30
1-1Dennis Banks kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Carrick. Alberto Carrick makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Carrick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Queens Park Rangers kicking off!
48.04
Edward Thirlwell brings the ball forward. Edward Thirlwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Craddock. Scott Craddock tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.25
James Wainwright sees a break and surges forward. James Wainwright goes all the way! James Wainwright takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.13
1-1Danny Oliver clumsily knocks into Edward Thirlwell. Danny Oliver is given a warning by the referee! Edward Thirlwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.38
James Wainwright flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Waters. Paul Waters shoots from distance but it is miles over!
67.22
Ashley Thompson makes a probing pass to Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.55
Michael Benjamin clumsily knocks into Lomano Watson. Michael Benjamin is warned by the referee! Lomano Watson runs off the knock.
79.52
Edward Thirlwell passes the ball forward to Lomano Watson. Lomano Watson kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Butt. Chris Butt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Vittorio Rustico is on top of it.
85.06
Alberto Carrick kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Craddock. Scott Craddock goes all the way! Scott Craddock tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
90.00
1-1Alberto Carrick hacks James Wainwright from behind! The referee calls over Alberto Carrick and warns him to calm down! James Wainwright grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
20.9%
46.3%
32.8%
Scorers
| Paul Waters 21 | Chris Butt 33 |