Match Report


Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur     Ipswich TownIpswich Town
Barry SkinnerBarry Skinner Computer Player Computer Player
Oleh KravtsovO. Kravtsov74
G
1
G
64Alberto MainiA. Maini
Darren MatthewsD. Matthews70
D
2
D
73Danny AndrewsD. Andrews
Camel BourmaudC. Bourmaud70
D
3
D
69Oberdan CarusoO. Caruso
Les BoltonL. Bolton66
D
4
D
68John ShearerJ. Shearer
Jermaine MasonJ. Mason70
D
5
D
53Thierry VenusT. Venus
Nwankwo MiddletonN. Middleton75
M
6
M
69Oleg BoltonO. Bolton
Jean Francois BarulJ. Barul70
M
captain7captain
M
61Graham VassellG. Vassell
Isaiah GordonI. Gordon67
M
8
A
60Alfred LampardA. Lampard
Jaap van VeenJ. van Veen67
A
9
A
59Nwankwo FroggattN. Froggatt
Rodrigo TavaresR. Tavares69
A
10
A
57Vitor FariaV. Faria
Greg FormonG. Formon69
A
11
A
55Darren GreavesD. Greaves
 
Jacob ParkerJ. Parker65
A
12
M
56Danilo MarchegianiD. Marchegiani
Jason StandingJ. Standing70
M
13
M
54Brendan ThirlwellB. Thirlwell
Alberto TagliaferriA. Tagliaferri68
A
14
M
53Francis PearceF. Pearce

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Ipswich Town. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Youds.


0.00
Ipswich Town kick off and get the match underway!
2.22
Graham Vassell knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Greaves. Darren Greaves plays a one-two with Alfred Lampard and rushes in on goal... Darren Greaves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
4.46
Isaiah Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Formon. Greg Formon shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
6.40
Camel Bourmaud flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Barul. Jean Francois Barul flicks a high pass forward to Jaap van Veen who brings the ball neatly under control. Jaap van Veen whips in a cross ball towards Greg Formon. Greg Formon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
8.19
Nwankwo Middleton threads a neat ball through to Greg Formon. Greg Formon whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
14.46
Graham Vassell threads a neat ball through to Darren Greaves. Darren Greaves shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Thierry Venus plays the ball forward to Graham Vassell. Graham Vassell makes a probing pass to Alfred Lampard. Alfred Lampard whips in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Froggatt. Nwankwo Froggatt powers a header at goal but Oleh Kravtsov is on top of it.
16.04
Isaiah Gordon threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Shearer.
18.49
Jermaine Mason surges forward with the ball. Jermaine Mason flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Tavares collects the pass. Rodrigo Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Alberto Maini has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.13
Camel Bourmaud pushes up the pitch. Camel Bourmaud threads the ball through to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares shoots from long range but is denied by Alberto Maini. Excellent save.
26.42
Jean Francois Barul chips the ball to his team mate, Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.59
Nwankwo Middleton threads the ball through to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Alberto Maini gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
28.09
Jean Francois Barul kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Formon. Greg Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Alberto Maini is on top of it.
30.01
Nwankwo Middleton flicks a high pass forward to Greg Formon who brings the ball under control. Greg Formon shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
32.42
Jermaine Mason flicks a high ball forward to Isaiah Gordon who takes it down. Isaiah Gordon laces a through ball forward to Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
33.22
Nwankwo Middleton barges into Oleg Bolton. Nwankwo Middleton is given a warning by the referee! Oleg Bolton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.03
Graham Vassell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Graham Vassell kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Lampard but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Ipswich Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off the second half!
48.53
Nwankwo Middleton threads a neat ball through to Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen plays a quick one-two with Rodrigo Tavares and rushes in on goal... Jaap van Veen tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
60.39
Ipswich Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.02
Camel Bourmaud flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Middleton controls it well on his chest. Nwankwo Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Tavares controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Formon. Greg Formon makes a convincing header. Alberto Maini punches it away to safety.
63.52
Oleg Bolton threads the ball through to Darren Greaves. Darren Greaves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Camel Bourmaud.
65.08
Darren Matthews catches Vitor Faria on the ankles. Darren Matthews is warned by the referee! Vitor Faria grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.43
With a delightful solo run, Graham Vassell stretches the opposition's defence. Graham Vassell plays a quick one-two with Vitor Faria and rushes in on goal... Graham Vassell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
69.44
Isaiah Gordon chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Formon. Greg Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Nwankwo Middleton plays the ball forward to Greg Formon. Greg Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.42
Jean Francois Barul comes in with a late challenge on Graham Vassell. The referee brings Jean Francois Barul to one side and gives him a warning! Graham Vassell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.37
Darren Matthews knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Barul. Showing composure, Jean Francois Barul laces a through ball forward to Greg Formon. Greg Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Tavares. Danny Andrews hacks Rodrigo Tavares from behind! Penalty not given!!
87.24
Oleg Bolton hits a low pass to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria makes a great pass forward. Darren Greaves runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
89.01
Isaiah Gordon sees Rodrigo Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Tavares shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Alberto Maini!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Tottenham Hotspur

Ipswich Town
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.4%
39.6%
Play Area
25.3%
46.2%
28.6%

Scorers
Jaap van Veen 18
Rodrigo Tavares 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Tavares of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings
1.Oleh Kravtsov (GK)
6
2.Darren Matthews (DEF)
6
3.Camel Bourmaud (DEF)
7
4.Les Bolton (DEF)
7
5.Jermaine Mason (DEF)
6
6.Nwankwo Middleton (MID)
6
7.Jean Francois Barul (MID)
6
8.Isaiah Gordon (MID)
7
9.Jaap van Veen (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Rodrigo Tavares (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Greg Formon (ATT)
7
 
12.Jacob Parker (ATT)
0
13.Jason Standing (MID)
0
14.Alberto Tagliaferri (ATT)
0

1.Alberto Maini (GK)
8
2.Danny Andrews (DEF)
6
3.Oberdan Caruso (DEF)
6
4.John Shearer (DEF)
6
5.Thierry Venus (DEF)
6
6.Oleg Bolton (MID)
6
7.Graham Vassell (MID)
7
8.Alfred Lampard (ATT)
6
9.Nwankwo Froggatt (ATT)
6
10.Vitor Faria (ATT)
6
11.Darren Greaves (ATT)
6
 
12.Danilo Marchegiani (MID)
0
13.Brendan Thirlwell (MID)
0
14.Francis Pearce (MID)
0