Match Report


Ipswich TownIpswich Town     Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Christian PrantlC. Prantl60
G
1
G
65Daniel FariaD. Faria
Daniel BoydD. Boyd58
D
2
D
59Norman GowerN. Gower
Jaime FonsecaJ. Fonseca51
D
3
D
59Nigel RufusN. Rufus
Silvio CamposS. Campos51
D
4
D
58Darius MorrisD. Morris
Steven DraperS. Draper48
D
5
M
67Jon ChadwickJ. Chadwick
Tim RipleyT. Ripley64
M
6captain
M
53Warren BrownW. Brown
Neil RitchieN. Ritchie60
M
captain7
M
51Julian MaddisonJ. Maddison
Ashley RodgersA. Rodgers43
M
8
M
50Tim LloydT. Lloyd
Andy LoweA. Lowe67
A
9
A
69Nelson Van Der SchaafN. Van Der Schaaf
Ronnie Van Der MeydeR. Van Der Meyde64
A
10
A
65Henning JohnsenH. Johnsen
Carlton McleodC. Mcleod55
A
11
A
53Eddie LampardE. Lampard
 
Filipe AvilesF. Aviles47
D
12
D
56Brian BlakeB. Blake
Oleg BeresfordO. Beresford46
D
13
A
52Ross MaddisonR. Maddison
Rio ShiltonR. Shilton46
G
14
A
51Malcolm NevilleM. Neville

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 8,413 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.


0.00
Ipswich Town kick off and get the first half underway!
2.06
Jaime Fonseca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Lowe. Andy Lowe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
4.49
Tim Lloyd flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Van Der Schaaf controls it well on his chest. Nelson Van Der Schaaf plays a scrappy one-two with Eddie Lampard and advances towards the goal... Nelson Van Der Schaaf shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
8.50
Norman Gower knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Brown. Warren Brown runs straight at the opposition's defence. Warren Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Lampard. Eddie Lampard gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.37
Julian Maddison makes a simple pass to Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen cuts inside the box! Henning Johnsen takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Christian Prantl!
16.16
Jon Chadwick passes the ball forward to Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf plays a scrappy one-two with Eddie Lampard and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nelson Van Der Schaaf shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Christian Prantl. Excellent save.
20.05
Darius Morris sees Julian Maddison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Maddison kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Lampard. Eddie Lampard finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.32
Eddie Lampard barges into Neil Ritchie. Eddie Lampard is shown the yellow card! Neil Ritchie carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.09
Nigel Rufus threads a neat ball through to Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf deftly passes the ball to Eddie Lampard, releasing him through on goal. Eddie Lampard makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
28.03
Darius Morris flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Lampard. Eddie Lampard hits a low pass to Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.07
Nelson Van Der Schaaf flicks a high pass forward to Henning Johnsen who brings the ball under control. Henning Johnsen tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.37
Jon Chadwick kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Lampard. Eddie Lampard knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
36.11
Showing composure, Ashley Rodgers laces a weighted ball forward to Ronnie Van Der Meyde. Ronnie Van Der Meyde shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.14
Jon Chadwick controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Lampard. Eddie Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Maddison. Julian Maddison makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.39
Nelson Van Der Schaaf flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Lampard who brings the ball under control. Eddie Lampard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Sheffield Wednesday appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off the second half!
48.22
Tim Ripley knocks the ball forward to Ashley Rodgers. Ashley Rodgers flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Mcleod. Carlton Mcleod finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.31
Tim Lloyd makes a simple pass to Eddie Lampard. Eddie Lampard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Boyd.
51.42
Warren Brown knocks the ball forward to Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Boyd.
53.49
Tim Ripley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Mcleod. Carlton Mcleod whips in a cross ball towards Andy Lowe. Andy Lowe makes a looping header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.37
Tim Ripley knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Mcleod. Carlton Mcleod controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
55.35
Julian Maddison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.17
Tim Ripley threads a neat ball through to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
59.43
Jaime Fonseca hits a low pass to Andy Lowe. Andy Lowe kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Ritchie but the referee indicates it's offside!
61.30
Daniel Boyd comes in with a late challenge on Julian Maddison. The referee brings Daniel Boyd to one side and gives him a warning! Julian Maddison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.46
Silvio Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Fonseca. Jaime Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Lowe. Andy Lowe shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
69.57
Jaime Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Van Der Meyde. Ronnie Van Der Meyde knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norman Gower.
81.08
Ronnie Van Der Meyde flicks a high pass forward. Tim Ripley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tim Ripley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.55
Andy Lowe flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Lowe. Andy Lowe makes a looping header on goal. Darius Morris sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
84.41
Nelson Van Der Schaaf knocks the ball forward to Julian Maddison. Julian Maddison lofts in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
85.20
Tim Ripley hacks Julian Maddison from behind! Tim Ripley is shown the yellow card! Julian Maddison carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Julian Maddison threads the ball through to Eddie Lampard. Eddie Lampard shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Ipswich Town

Sheffield Wednesday
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
6
9
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
28.8%
47.9%
23.3%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nelson Van Der Schaaf of Sheffield Wednesday

Match Ratings
1.Christian Prantl (GK)
8
2.Daniel Boyd (DEF)
5
3.Jaime Fonseca (DEF)
8
4.Silvio Campos (DEF)
6
5.Steven Draper (DEF)
6
6.Tim Ripley (MID)yellow card
6
7.Neil Ritchie (MID)
6
8.Ashley Rodgers (MID)
6
9.Andy Lowe (ATT)
6
10.Ronnie Van Der Meyde (ATT)
6
11.Carlton Mcleod (ATT)
6
 
12.Filipe Aviles (DEF)
0
13.Oleg Beresford (DEF)
0
14.Rio Shilton (GK)
0

1.Daniel Faria (GK)
6
2.Norman Gower (DEF)
6
3.Nigel Rufus (DEF)
6
4.Darius Morris (DEF)
7
5.Jon Chadwick (MID)
7
6.Warren Brown (MID)
7
7.Julian Maddison (MID)
8
8.Tim Lloyd (MID)
6
9.Nelson Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
9
10.Henning Johnsen (ATT)
7
11.Eddie Lampard (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Brian Blake (DEF)
0
13.Ross Maddison (ATT)
0
14.Malcolm Neville (ATT)
0