Match Report


Ipswich TownIpswich Town     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Michael StandingM. Standing63
G
1
G
69Mervin VickersM. Vickers
Seth LinekerS. Lineker74
D
2
D
69Mick ArmstrongM. Armstrong
Sandro De SoleS. De Sole66
D
3
D
54Trevor StuartT. Stuart
Carl RankinC. Rankin55
D
4
D
49Luke BenjaminL. Benjamin
Danny ThirlwellD. Thirlwell53
D
5
M
78Craig GoldbergC. Goldberg
Liam StockdaleL. Stockdale73
M
captain6captain
M
75Wagneau BérenguerW. Bérenguer
Ivan VickersI. Vickers67
M
7
M
70Francis DaviesF. Davies
Aloisio BardonA. Bardon67
M
8
M
69Shaun TaylorS. Taylor
Houssin KachloulH. Kachloul69
A
9
A
67Albert BravoA. Bravo
Marc RummeniggeM. Rummenigge62
A
10
A
65David van den BergD. van den Berg
Paul DiakiteP. Diakite54
A
11
A
55Paolo SimonsenP. Simonsen
 
David NodariD. Nodari67
M
12
M
58Jason FoxJ. Fox
Garry TelferG. Telfer63
M
13
G
57Leon ScalesL. Scales
Marvin JohnsonM. Johnson55
M
14
A
51Bill SinclairB. Sinclair

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,890 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Howey.


0.00
Ipswich Town kick off and get the first half underway!
2.29
Sandro De Sole makes a probing pass to Liam Stockdale. Liam Stockdale chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge whips in a cross ball towards Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.26
Craig Goldberg barges into Aloisio Bardon. The referee calls over Craig Goldberg and warns him to calm down! Aloisio Bardon stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.43
Mick Armstrong kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Taylor. Shaun Taylor makes a simple pass to Albert Bravo. Albert Bravo knocks the ball forward to David van den Berg but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.10
Luke Benjamin kicks a strong pass forward to Wagneau Bérenguer. Wagneau Bérenguer makes a simple pass to David van den Berg. David van den Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.11
Ivan Vickers chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite whips in a cross ball towards Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
20.28
Craig Goldberg passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Albert Bravo. Albert Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Standing who gathers it comfortably.
22.02
Carl Rankin flicks a high pass forward. Liam Stockdale collects the pass. Liam Stockdale threads a neat ball through to Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite whips in a cross ball towards Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.13
Shaun Taylor makes a probing pass to David van den Berg. David van den Berg knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Albert Bravo is offside!
27.18
Trevor Stuart comes in with a late challenge on Marc Rummenigge. Trevor Stuart is given a warning by the referee! Marc Rummenigge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.06
Craig Goldberg changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Goldberg shoots from long range but is denied by Michael Standing. Excellent save.
39.56
Liam Stockdale makes a probing pass to Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
42.34
Seth Lineker knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Vickers. Ivan Vickers threads the ball through to Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul whips in a cross ball towards Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite beats his man to it with a header. Trevor Stuart steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
44.26
Ivan Vickers catches Francis Davies on the ankles. The referee calls over Ivan Vickers and warns him to calm down! Francis Davies runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sheffield United start the second half!
47.17
Danny Thirlwell pushes mid-way up the pitch. Danny Thirlwell sees Paul Diakite in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Diakite passes the ball forward but Houssin Kachloul is offside!
48.51
Craig Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Simonsen comfortably collects the pass. Paolo Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards David van den Berg. David van den Berg connects with a diving header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.37
Sandro De Sole threads the ball through to Aloisio Bardon. Aloisio Bardon chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge shoots from long range but it flies wide!
72.38
Ivan Vickers flicks a high ball forward to Houssin Kachloul who takes it down. Houssin Kachloul threads a neat ball through to Marc Rummenigge. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marc Rummenigge provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
75.24
Francis Davies threads the ball through to David van den Berg. David van den Berg shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.46
Craig Goldberg darts forward. Craig Goldberg plays a one-two with David van den Berg and rushes in on goal... Craig Goldberg looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.50
Seth Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Vickers controls it well on his chest. Ivan Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Houssin Kachloul controls it well on his chest. Houssin Kachloul shoots from distance but it flies wide!
84.29
Mick Armstrong flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Davies. Francis Davies flicks a high pass forward to David van den Berg who brings the ball under control. David van den Berg shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Michael Standing smothers it!
87.03
Trevor Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Wagneau Bérenguer collects the pass. Wagneau Bérenguer knocks the ball forward to David van den Berg. David van den Berg whips in a cross ball towards Albert Bravo. Albert Bravo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.35
Wagneau Bérenguer passes the ball forward to David van den Berg. David van den Berg shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ipswich Town

Sheffield United
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
30%
46.2%
23.8%

Scorers
Craig Goldberg 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Goldberg of Sheffield United

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

1.Mervin Vickers (GK)
6
2.Mick Armstrong (DEF)
6
3.Trevor Stuart (DEF)
7
4.Luke Benjamin (DEF)
6
5.Craig Goldberg (MID)goal scored
9
6.Wagneau Bérenguer (MID)
6
7.Francis Davies (MID)
7
8.Shaun Taylor (MID)
6
9.Albert Bravo (ATT)
6
10.David van den Berg (ATT)
7
11.Paolo Simonsen (ATT)
6
 
12.Jason Fox (MID)
0
13.Leon Scales (GK)
0
14.Bill Sinclair (ATT)
0