Match Report


Ipswich TownIpswich Town     Bradford CityBradford City
Christopher TerrellChristopher Terrell Pat Me Pat Me
Gavin ParkerG. Parker48
G
1
G
52Martino AllegrettiM. Allegretti
Jon SummerbellJ. Summerbell42
D
2
D
43Frank MikeF. Mike
Demetrio FranchiD. Franchi52
D
captain3
D
50Daniel ReisD. Reis
Billy WhiteB. White47
D
4
D
42Gary GoodwinG. Goodwin
Dean HollowayD. Holloway32
D
5
D
52Danny PearceD. Pearce
Dean WoodcockD. Woodcock29
D
6
M
50Tommy DeaneT. Deane
Chris ParkerC. Parker44
M
7captain
M
47Titus BeresfordT. Beresford
Marc KistnerM. Kistner49
M
8
M
47Dean TilerD. Tiler
Mervin BoydM. Boyd38
A
9
A
51Lars BräutigamL. Bräutigam
Alan GranvilleA. Granville43
A
10
A
50John StandingJ. Standing
Ivan LisbieI. Lisbie42
A
11
A
46Danny ClaphamD. Clapham
 
Alan HowellsA. Howells50
G
12
M
46Noel GordonN. Gordon
Jason GranvilleJ. Granville45
D
13
D
43Dean BarrettD. Barrett
Colin LoweC. Lowe45
M
14
M
43Ashley MorrisA. Morris

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 10,369 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Kirkland.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ipswich Town kick off!
9.31
Daniel Reis passes the ball forward to Lars Bräutigam. Lars Bräutigam makes a probing pass to Danny Clapham. Danny Clapham plays a one-two with Lars Bräutigam and advances towards the goal... Danny Clapham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Billy White steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
16.35
Demetrio Franchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Holloway. Dean Holloway flicks a high pass forward. Alan Granville controls it well on his chest. Alan Granville plays a scrappy one-two with Mervin Boyd and advances towards the goal... Alan Granville shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.06
Dean Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Beresford. Titus Beresford chips the ball to his team mate, Lars Bräutigam. Lars Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.22
Marc Kistner knocks the ball forward to Alan Granville. Alan Granville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Pearce.
24.12
Tommy Deane hits a low pass to Danny Clapham. Danny Clapham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.42
Dean Holloway flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Lisbie collects the pass. Ivan Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
30.39
Titus Beresford flicks a high pass forward. Dean Tiler comfortably collects the pass. Dean Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Lars Bräutigam. Lars Bräutigam connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.51
Dean Tiler passes the ball forward to Lars Bräutigam. Lars Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.46
Alan Granville catches Danny Pearce on the ankles. The referee calls over Alan Granville and warns him to calm down! Danny Pearce gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.49
Dean Holloway knocks the ball forward to Chris Parker. Chris Parker sees space and advances. Chris Parker shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
45.00
Tommy Deane passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Danny Clapham. Danny Clapham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City kick off!
53.49
Chris Parker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Granville. Alan Granville lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Parker. Chris Parker whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
57.08
Tommy Deane passes the ball forward to Danny Clapham. Danny Clapham knocks in a cross ball towards John Standing. John Standing outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Gavin Parker.
58.01
It's a corner kick which Tommy Deane takes quickly, playing the ball short to John Standing. Some good footwork from John Standing provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Dean Holloway happens to be in the right place to block it.
61.36
Frank Mike barges into Mervin Boyd. The referee calls over Frank Mike and shows him a yellow card! Mervin Boyd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.22
Dean Woodcock receives the ball from a throw-in from Dean Holloway. Dean Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Lisbie. Ivan Lisbie sees space and advances. Ivan Lisbie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Tiler.
67.44
Chris Parker makes a simple pass to Alan Granville. Alan Granville lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.59
Tommy Deane catches Ivan Lisbie on the ankles. Tommy Deane is shown the yellow card! Ivan Lisbie stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.55
Chris Parker brings the ball forward. Chris Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.58
Jon Summerbell darts forward. Jon Summerbell threads the ball through to Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd whips in a cross ball towards Alan Granville. Alan Granville heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Ipswich Town

Bradford City
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
28.8%
43.8%
27.4%

Scorers
Chris Parker 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris Parker of Ipswich Town

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Parker (GK)
6
2.Jon Summerbell (DEF)
6
3.Demetrio Franchi (DEF)
6
4.Billy White (DEF)
6
5.Dean Holloway (DEF)
7
6.Dean Woodcock (DEF)
6
7.Chris Parker (MID)goal scored
9
8.Marc Kistner (MID)
6
9.Mervin Boyd (ATT)
6
10.Alan Granville (ATT)
7
11.Ivan Lisbie (ATT)
6
 
12.Alan Howells (GK)
0
13.Jason Granville (DEF)
0
14.Colin Lowe (MID)
0

1.Martino Allegretti (GK)
6
2.Frank Mike (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Daniel Reis (DEF)
6
4.Gary Goodwin (DEF)
6
5.Danny Pearce (DEF)
6
6.Tommy Deane (MID)yellow card
6
7.Titus Beresford (MID)
7
8.Dean Tiler (MID)
7
9.Lars Bräutigam (ATT)
6
10.John Standing (ATT)
6
11.Danny Clapham (ATT)
6
 
12.Noel Gordon (MID)
0
13.Dean Barrett (DEF)
0
14.Ashley Morris (MID)
0