Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 9,919 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Potts.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Potts.
0.00
0-0Ipswich Town get the match underway!
2.37
0-0Ryouichi Kikuchi flicks a high pass forward to John Fortune who brings the ball under control. John Fortune whips in a cross ball towards James Brand. With a superhuman jump, James Brand connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
6.45
0-1Nicky Philips threads a neat ball through to John Young. John Young makes an attacking run forward. John Young whips in a cross ball towards James Brand. James Brand powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.09
0-1John Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Fortune. John Fortune knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Campos.
14.29
Dean Le Tissier kicks a strong pass forward to John Young. John Young edges inside the box! Some world-class footwork from John Young provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
18.03
0-2Nicky Philips flicks a high pass forward to Dean Le Tissier who brings the ball neatly under control. Dean Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Hall. Nicky Hall directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
20.28
Fredrik Rankin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Hall. Nicky Hall makes a simple pass, allowing Ryouichi Kikuchi to run into the box. Ryouichi Kikuchi tries a spectacular strike but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.42
0-2Tim Ripley hacks Nicky Philips from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicky Philips carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.45
Ryouichi Kikuchi flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Hall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicky Hall runs straight at the defence! Nicky Hall comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
27.33
Duncan Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Philips. Nicky Philips plays the ball forward to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage plays a quick one-two with Ryouichi Kikuchi and rushes in on goal... Warren Burbage comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Christian Prantl with no chance!! Goal for Queens Park Rangers!
30.19
Neil Ritchie hits a low pass to Ashley Rodgers. Ashley Rodgers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.30
Steven Draper flicks a high pass forward. Tim Ripley controls it well on his chest. Tim Ripley knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
34.46
0-3Duncan Greig catches Andy Lowe on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Lowe stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.26
Nicky Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Ryouichi Kikuchi. Ryouichi Kikuchi makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage rockets a shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Queens Park Rangers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Queens Park Rangers appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off and get the second half underway!
49.22
0-3John Young flicks a high pass forward. Warren Burbage collects the pass. Warren Burbage knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ryouichi Kikuchi is offside!
51.48
Dean Le Tissier kicks a strong pass forward to John Young. John Young makes a probing pass between the defence to James Brand. James Brand tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.49
Ryouichi Kikuchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Brand. James Brand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ryouichi Kikuchi but the linesman indicates offside!
60.37
0-4Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with Danny Wiltord replacing John Fortune .
63.48
Ryouichi Kikuchi hacks Andy Lowe from behind! The referee calls over Ryouichi Kikuchi and shows him a yellow card! Andy Lowe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.39
Tim Ripley passes the ball forward to Andy Lowe. Andy Lowe shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
69.35
Ashley Rodgers brings the ball forward. Ashley Rodgers tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Luke Monk.
70.01
0-4It's a corner kick. Andy Lowe loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Silvio Campos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
71.37
0-4Ashley Rodgers clumsily knocks into Ryouichi Kikuchi. The referee warns Ashley Rodgers to calm down! Ryouichi Kikuchi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.02
Tim Ripley flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Showing great composure, Neil Ritchie laces a weighted ball forward to Carlton Mcleod. Carlton Mcleod finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
83.04
Ryouichi Kikuchi threads a neat ball through to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Wiltord but the linesman indicates offside!
84.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Ryouichi Kikuchi plays the ball forward to Nicky Hall. Nicky Hall plays a one-two with Danny Wiltord and advances towards the goal... Nicky Hall shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
85.56
0-4Nicky Philips flicks a high pass forward to Fredrik Rankin who brings the ball under control. Fredrik Rankin knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Wiltord. Danny Wiltord edges inside the box! Danny Wiltord makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Steven Draper!
89.23
Ryouichi Kikuchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Le Tissier. Dean Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball towards James Brand. James Brand is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Ashley Rodgers brings the ball forward. Ashley Rodgers shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.8%
66.2%
Play Area
31.2%
48.1%
20.8%
Scorers
| James Brand 6, 51 John Young 14 Warren Burbage 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Young of Queens Park Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Christian Prantl (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Boyd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jaime Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Silvio Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steven Draper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tim Ripley (MID) |  | 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. | Luke Monk (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fredrik Rankin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Greig (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Nicky Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | John Young (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Ryouichi Kikuchi (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Dean Le Tissier (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nicky Hall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Warren Burbage (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | John Fortune (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | James Brand (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Dion Fortune (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Neves (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Danny Wiltord (ATT) | 6 | |