Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 9,665 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Vassell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Vassell.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Colchester United kicking off!
3.35
0-0Danny Thirlwell advances with the ball. Danny Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Marc Rummenigge collects the pass. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
4.44
0-0Brian Stewart makes an attacking run forward. Brian Stewart lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.52
0-0Anthony Keegan surges forward with the ball. Anthony Keegan whips in a cross ball towards Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Michael Standing reads it well. Fabulous save!
9.06
0-1David Nodari knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Diakite!
16.55
Ivan Vickers plays the ball forward to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
22.34
0-1Ian Thomson barges into Paul Diakite. Ian Thomson is warned by the referee! Paul Diakite stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.33
Aloisio Bardon knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite whips in a cross ball towards Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.48
Seth Lineker plays the ball forward to Ivan Vickers. Ivan Vickers threads a neat ball through to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Carl Dichio.
29.55
0-1Aloisio Bardon takes a quick corner, playing it short to Ivan Vickers. Ivan Vickers flicks the ball across the goal. Carl Dichio punches the ball out of the danger area!
36.51
Ian Thomson knocks the ball forward to Brian Stewart. Brian Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Quaresma controls it well on his chest. Edgar Quaresma cuts inside the box! Edgar Quaresma muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.21
Ian Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Guppy. Luke Guppy threads the ball through to Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.14
Ivan Vickers surges forward with the ball. Ivan Vickers knocks in a cross ball towards Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul makes a convincing header. Carl Dichio picks it out of the air!
45.00
Aloisio Bardon hacks Paul Huckerby from behind! Aloisio Bardon is given a warning by the referee! Paul Huckerby stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Ipswich Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Colchester United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ipswich Town get the second half underway!
48.04
Aloisio Bardon knocks the ball forward to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.48
Under pressure, Danny Thirlwell clears the ball far upfield. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kelvin Boertien.
51.22
Aloisio Bardon flicks a high pass forward. Paul Diakite controls it well on his chest. Paul Diakite lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge beats his man to it with a header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.30
Sandro De Sole knocks the ball to his team mate, Aloisio Bardon. Aloisio Bardon darts forward. Aloisio Bardon knocks in a cross ball towards Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
54.01
David Nodari flicks a high pass forward. Houssin Kachloul collects the pass. Houssin Kachloul knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Thomson.
59.47
Brian Stewart knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.32
0-1Ipswich Town have made a substitution with Marvin Johnson replacing Marc Rummenigge .
61.34
Aloisio Bardon flicks a high pass forward. Houssin Kachloul controls it well on his chest. Houssin Kachloul knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.17
Ivan Vickers flicks a high pass forward to Paul Diakite who brings the ball neatly under control. Paul Diakite knocks the ball to his team mate, Houssin Kachloul. Some silky footwork from Houssin Kachloul provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
66.56
Danny Thirlwell makes a simple pass to Ivan Vickers. Ivan Vickers threads the ball through to Marvin Johnson. Marvin Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
72.16
Paul Huckerby makes a simple pass to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.38
Colchester United have made a substitution with Kemal Benali replacing Luke Guppy .
78.42
David Nodari threads the ball through to Marvin Johnson. Marvin Johnson shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.30
Danny Thirlwell sees Ivan Vickers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Vickers threads a neat ball through to Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronnie Roberts.
87.57
Anthony Keegan makes a simple pass to Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.13
Paul Huckerby chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dion Thirlwell!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
34.7%
44%
21.3%
Scorers
| Dion Thirlwell 72, 89 | Paul Diakite 9 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dion Thirlwell of Colchester United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carl Dichio (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kelvin Boertien (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ian Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ronnie Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luke Guppy (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Stewart (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paul Huckerby (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Anthony Keegan (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dion Thirlwell (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Julian Galadames (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Edgar Quaresma (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nick Kahn (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wes Youds (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kemal Benali (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Michael Standing (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Seth Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sandro De Sole (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Danny Thirlwell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ian Peckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ivan Vickers (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Aloisio Bardon (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | David Nodari (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Houssin Kachloul (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Rummenigge (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Paul Diakite (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Garry Telfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marvin Johnson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Carlos Karelse (GK) | 0 | |