Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 8,489 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Clemence.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Clemence.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Huddersfield Town get the match underway!
3.35
0-0Marcos Rodriquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Brambilla holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesare Brambilla knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Stockdale. Julian Stockdale directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.20
Jermaine Vickers flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Hernandez who takes it down. Gabriel Hernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Neves. Artur Neves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
8.52
0-0Adrian Rufus flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Hernandez collects the pass. Gabriel Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Izzet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alistair Izzet shoots from long range but Steffen Schnellinger is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
10.16
0-1Gavin Oakley advances with the ball. Gavin Oakley threads a neat ball through to Matt Formon. Matt Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
14.33
Julian Stockdale passes the ball forward to Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
18.39
Gabriel Hernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Izzet. Alistair Izzet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Steffen Schnellinger!
20.21
Greg Dyer sees Cesare Brambilla in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesare Brambilla whips in a cross ball towards Julian Stockdale. Julian Stockdale beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.39
0-2Dave Tolley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.33
0-2Gavin Oakley hacks Jon Wetherall from behind! The referee calls over Gavin Oakley and shows him a yellow card! Jon Wetherall stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.48
With vision, Artur Neves plays the ball forward to Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Wetherall. Jon Wetherall makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
42.30
Darren Burgess advances with the ball. Darren Burgess chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Izzet. Alistair Izzet takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
44.16
0-2Adrian Rufus catches Greg Dyer on the ankles. Adrian Rufus is warned by the referee! Greg Dyer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Ipswich Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ipswich Town start the second half!
49.22
0-2Jermaine Vickers clumsily knocks into Ighli Pegolo. The referee brings Jermaine Vickers to one side and gives him a warning! Ighli Pegolo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.30
Paul Ritchie hacks Artur Neves from behind! Paul Ritchie is shown the yellow card! Artur Neves runs off the knock.
54.49
Gabriel Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Alistair Izzet. Alistair Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Greg Dyer.
60.58
Dave Tolley barges into Gabriel Hernandez. The referee calls over Dave Tolley and warns him to calm down! Gabriel Hernandez runs off the knock.
63.15
Ighli Pegolo comes in with a late challenge on Artur Neves. The referee brings Ighli Pegolo to one side and gives him a warning! Artur Neves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.26
Adrian Rufus hacks Greg Dyer from behind! The referee warns Adrian Rufus again to calm down! Greg Dyer runs off the knock.
67.02
Jermaine Vickers flicks a high pass forward to Alistair Izzet who brings the ball under control. Alistair Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Darren Burgess controls it well on his chest. Darren Burgess knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Ritchie.
69.16
Darren Burgess controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Wetherall. Jon Wetherall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Steffen Schnellinger gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
72.47
Eddie Higginbotham surges forward with the ball. Eddie Higginbotham chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
75.43
Paul Ritchie plays the ball forward to Greg Dyer. Greg Dyer flicks a high ball forward to Julian Stockdale who takes it down. Julian Stockdale knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adrian Rufus.
77.22
Jon Wetherall comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Oakley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Oakley gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.05
Julian Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Ighli Pegolo collects the pass. Ighli Pegolo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Ince who gathers it comfortably.
83.07
Julian Stockdale barges into Jermaine Vickers. Julian Stockdale is shown the yellow card! Jermaine Vickers stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.42
Paul Ritchie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Dyer. Greg Dyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.42
Eddie Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Artur Neves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Artur Neves changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Artur Neves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
89.49
Matt Formon flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Brambilla collects the pass. Cesare Brambilla whips in a cross ball towards Paul Hurst. Paul Hurst is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
5
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
26.2%
44%
29.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Hurst of Ipswich Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paolo Ince (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Eadie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddie Higginbotham (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ugo Sharpe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jermaine Vickers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Artur Neves (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gabriel Hernandez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Adrian Rufus (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Alistair Izzet (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Darren Burgess (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jon Wetherall (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Arthur Tiler (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Peter Dryden (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francis Venus (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steffen Schnellinger (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Marcos Rodriquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Ritchie (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Gavin Oakley (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Matt Formon (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Greg Dyer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dave Tolley (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Hurst (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Julian Stockdale (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Cesare Brambilla (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Ighli Pegolo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Eddie Davies (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tommy Monk (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Yohan Lama (ATT) | 0 | |