Match Report


Ipswich TownIpswich Town     Swansea CitySwansea City
Computer Player Computer Player Matthew Rees Matthew Rees
Michael StandingM. Standing63
G
1captain
G
65Angelo ZanottiA. Zanotti
Seth LinekerS. Lineker74
D
2
D
63Darren DelaneyD. Delaney
Sandro De SoleS. De Sole66
D
3
D
63Peter RobsonP. Robson
Carl RankinC. Rankin55
D
4
D
69Jurek KozminskiJ. Kozminski
Danny ThirlwellD. Thirlwell53
D
5
D
64Brendan PearceB. Pearce
Liam StockdaleL. Stockdale73
M
captain6
M
65George GascoigneG. Gascoigne
Ivan VickersI. Vickers67
M
7
M
63Marc BellamyM. Bellamy
Aloisio BardonA. Bardon67
M
8
M
73James KitsonJ. Kitson
Houssin KachloulH. Kachloul69
A
9
A
62Jody ArmstrongJ. Armstrong
Marc RummeniggeM. Rummenigge62
A
10
A
70Ole KanuO. Kanu
Paul DiakiteP. Diakite54
A
11
A
64Wes CharltonW. Charlton
 
David NodariD. Nodari67
M
12
D
62Cosmin Van VlietC. Van Vliet
Garry TelferG. Telfer63
M
13
M
63Harry ClarkeH. Clarke
Marvin JohnsonM. Johnson55
M
14
A
61Alexander HigginbothamA. Higginbotham

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Swansea City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ipswich Town and Swansea City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mark Perry.


0.00
Ipswich Town kick off the first half!
2.38
George Gascoigne barges into Aloisio Bardon. The referee brings George Gascoigne to one side and gives him a warning! Aloisio Bardon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.10
Sandro De Sole comes in with a late challenge on Jody Armstrong. The referee brings Sandro De Sole to one side and gives him a warning! Jody Armstrong runs off the knock.
8.22
James Kitson makes a simple pass to Jody Armstrong. Jody Armstrong shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.35
Ivan Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Paul Diakite collects the pass. Paul Diakite knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Angelo Zanotti who gathers it comfortably.
20.30
Aloisio Bardon makes a probing pass to Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul plays a quick one-two with Paul Diakite and rushes in on goal... Houssin Kachloul makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
22.23
Aloisio Bardon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Aloisio Bardon lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite makes a looping header on goal. Angelo Zanotti is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.20
Peter Robson hits a low pass to Marc Bellamy. Marc Bellamy sees space and advances. Marc Bellamy plays a scrappy one-two with Jody Armstrong and advances towards the goal... Marc Bellamy makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.23
Jody Armstrong catches Carl Rankin on the ankles. Jody Armstrong is given a warning by the referee! Carl Rankin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.54
Jurek Kozminski flicks a high pass forward. Marc Bellamy collects the pass. Marc Bellamy makes a simple pass to Jody Armstrong. Jody Armstrong shoots from 20 yards but Michael Standing is on top of it.
42.25
Sandro De Sole kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Stockdale. Liam Stockdale threads the ball through to Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul whips in a cross ball towards Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town appear unchanged since the first half. Swansea City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Swansea City kicking off!
47.27
Brendan Pearce runs forward with the ball. With some swift thinking, Brendan Pearce plays the ball forward to Jody Armstrong. Jody Armstrong whips in a cross ball towards Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.44
With great vision, James Kitson plays the ball forward to Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton plays a one-two with Jody Armstrong and advances towards the goal... Wes Charlton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.04
Peter Robson makes a simple pass to George Gascoigne. George Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu makes a defence splitting pass to Jody Armstrong. Jody Armstrong comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
59.37
Ivan Vickers hits a low pass to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge puts a great ball through. Paul Diakite runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.57
Swansea City have made a substitution with Harry Clarke replacing Brendan Pearce .
63.45
Liam Stockdale deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge whips in a cross ball towards Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
72.51
Ivan Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Marc Rummenigge controls it well on his chest. Marc Rummenigge whips in a cross ball towards Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
73.19
Peter Robson hits a low pass to James Kitson. James Kitson knocks the ball to his team mate, Jody Armstrong. Jody Armstrong controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Michael Standing. Excellent save.
77.30
Swansea City have made a substitution with Alexander Higginbotham replacing Jody Armstrong .
78.32
Liam Stockdale passes the ball forward to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge threads a neat, attacking ball through to Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
81.03
Harry Clarke makes a probing pass to Marc Bellamy. Marc Bellamy hits a low pass to Wes Charlton. With some swift thinking, Wes Charlton plays the ball forward to Alexander Higginbotham who has made a great run into the box. Alexander Higginbotham tries a spectacular strike but somehow Michael Standing manages to keep it out.
89.57
Aloisio Bardon sees Houssin Kachloul in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Houssin Kachloul shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ipswich Town

Swansea City
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
24.7%
46.6%
28.8%

Scorers
Paul Diakite 22, 42
Jody Armstrong 8
Marc Bellamy 28
Ole Kanu 47
Wes Charlton 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jody Armstrong of Swansea City

Match Ratings
1.Michael Standing (GK)
6
2.Seth Lineker (DEF)
6
3.Sandro De Sole (DEF)
6
4.Carl Rankin (DEF)
6
5.Danny Thirlwell (DEF)
6
6.Liam Stockdale (MID)
6
7.Ivan Vickers (MID)
6
8.Aloisio Bardon (MID)
7
9.Houssin Kachloul (ATT)
7
10.Marc Rummenigge (ATT)
6
11.Paul Diakite (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.David Nodari (MID)
0
13.Garry Telfer (MID)
0
14.Marvin Johnson (MID)
0

1.Angelo Zanotti (GK)
7
2.Darren Delaney (DEF)
6
3.Peter Robson (DEF)
6
4.Jurek Kozminski (DEF)
6
5.Brendan Pearce (DEF)
6
6.George Gascoigne (MID)
6
7.Marc Bellamy (MID)goal scored
8
8.James Kitson (MID)
7
9.Jody Armstrong (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Ole Kanu (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Wes Charlton (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Cosmin Van Vliet (DEF)
0
13.Harry Clarke (MID)
6
14.Alexander Higginbotham (ATT)
6