Match Report
| Ipswich Town | Ipswich Town |  |  | Chelsea | Chelsea | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Steve Buckless | Steve Buckless | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jermaine Aloisi | J. Aloisi |  | 76 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Johann Lauper | J. Lauper | |||||||||
| Fabian Kitzinger | F. Kitzinger |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Jairo Wilson | J. Wilson | |||||||||
| Sami Salminen | S. Salminen |  | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 |  | Eddie Todd | E. Todd | |||||||||
| Jose Antonio Russo | J. Russo |  | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Michael Hurst | M. Hurst | |||||||||
| Colin Mason | C. Mason |  | 65 | D | | 5 | | M | 64 |  | Mateo Vidal Paz | M. Paz | |||||||||
| Matt Strachan | M. Strachan | | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 |  | Cristi Nanu | C. Nanu | |||||||||
| Anders Gravesen | A. Gravesen |  | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Jonathan Woodgate | J. Woodgate | |||||||||
| Eddy Carisso | E. Carisso |  | 67 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Stephen Gallacher | S. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Trevor Philips | T. Philips | | 64 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 |  | Lars Bohinen | L. Bohinen | |||||||||
| Jody Taylor | J. Taylor | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Liam Lightfoot | L. Lightfoot | |||||||||
| Tobias Sassarini | T. Sassarini | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Ivan Bloomer | I. Bloomer | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Ipswich Town get the match underway!
2.49
0-0Fabian Kitzinger knocks the ball forward to Matt Strachan. Matt Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Taylor. Jody Taylor plays a perfect one-two with Trevor Philips and rushes in on goal... Jody Taylor tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
4.07
0-0Tobias Sassarini hacks Michael Hurst from behind! The referee calls over Tobias Sassarini and warns him to calm down! Michael Hurst gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.08
0-0Colin Mason makes a probing pass to Eddy Carisso. Eddy Carisso passes the ball forward to Trevor Philips. Trevor Philips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.34
Michael Hurst knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Woodgate. Jonathan Woodgate takes it forward alone. Jonathan Woodgate makes a probing pass to Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
12.47
Jairo Wilson hacks Eddy Carisso from behind! Jairo Wilson is warned by the referee! Eddy Carisso carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.35
1-0Jose Antonio Russo sees a break and surges forward. Jose Antonio Russo makes a simple pass to Trevor Philips. Trevor Philips controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.02
1-0Matt Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Taylor. Jody Taylor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Johann Lauper easily smothers it.
27.04
Jonathan Woodgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen knocks in a cross ball towards Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Jermaine Aloisi is on top of it.
32.08
Matt Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Taylor. Jody Taylor goes all the way! Jody Taylor tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.34
Eddy Carisso takes it forward alone. Eddy Carisso goes all the way! Eddy Carisso tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
40.26
Matt Strachan surges forward with the ball. Matt Strachan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Johann Lauper manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Chelsea kicking off!
47.44
2-0Michael Hurst catches Matt Strachan on the ankles. Michael Hurst is warned by the referee! Matt Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.53
Jairo Wilson knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristi Nanu. Cristi Nanu kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Mason.
55.37
Anders Gravesen knocks the ball to his team mate, Jody Taylor. Jody Taylor shoots from long range but it is miles over!
57.43
Eddy Carisso barges into Cristi Nanu. Eddy Carisso is warned by the referee! Cristi Nanu grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.31
Jonathan Woodgate makes a simple pass to Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jermaine Aloisi!
60.08
Jairo Wilson powers a long ball forward. Ivan Bloomer tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
61.13
2-0Jose Antonio Russo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddy Carisso. Eddy Carisso kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Sassarini. Tobias Sassarini passes the ball forward but Trevor Philips is offside!
67.16
2-0Ipswich Town are easily keeping Chelsea at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
83.23
Stephen Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jermaine Aloisi who gathers it comfortably.
89.25
Michael Hurst makes a simple pass to Cristi Nanu. Cristi Nanu chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Stephen Gallacher threads the ball through to Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot flicks the ball to his team mate, Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Jermaine Aloisi manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
25%
46.2%
28.7%
Scorers