Match Report
| Ipswich Town | Ipswich Town |  |  | Rochdale | Rochdale | ||||||||||||||||
| Christopher Terrell | Christopher Terrell | Martyn Chape | Martyn Chape | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alan Howells | A. Howells |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Sol Kitson | S. Kitson | |||||||||
| Patrick Lumsdon | P. Lumsdon | | 43 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 61 |  | Tommaso Buriani | T. Buriani | ||||||||
| Jason Granville | J. Granville | | 45 | D | | 3 | | D | 41 | | Dean Beckham | D. Beckham | |||||||||
| Lomano Philips | L. Philips | | 41 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 |  | Antonio Ortiz | A. Ortiz | |||||||||
| Colin Lowe | C. Lowe | | 45 | M | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Alexander Myers | A. Myers | |||||||||
| Chris Parker | C. Parker | | 44 | M | | 6 | | M | 44 | | Marvin Fletcher | M. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Pascal Wesselmann | P. Wesselmann |  | 42 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Craig Keane | C. Keane | |||||||||
| Marc Kistner | M. Kistner | | 49 | M | | | 8 | | A | 42 | | Alun Jacobs | A. Jacobs | ||||||||
| Mervin Boyd | M. Boyd | | 38 | A | | 9 | | A | 43 | | Ian Gower | I. Gower | |||||||||
| Scott Potts | S. Potts | | 40 | A | | 10 | | A | 40 | | David Parker | D. Parker | |||||||||
| Mark Haynes | M. Haynes | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Dennis Brand | D. Brand | |||||||||
| Jacob Ball | J. Ball | | 41 | D | | 12 | | D | 42 | | Noel Wright | N. Wright | |||||||||
| Carlos Salinas | C. Salinas |  | 40 | G | | 13 | | M | 39 | | Gary Platt | G. Platt | |||||||||
| Steve Potts | S. Potts | | 33 | M | | 14 | | D | 40 | | Dave Mcgreal | D. Mcgreal | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Dilbert |
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Rochdale. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Moffat.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Moffat.
0.00
0-0Rochdale kick off and get the first half underway!
2.40
0-0Pascal Wesselmann threads a neat ball through to Scott Potts. Scott Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sol Kitson who gathers it comfortably.
3.43
Jason Granville pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jason Granville hits a low pass to Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.51
0-0Tommaso Buriani catches Pascal Wesselmann on the ankles. The referee warns Tommaso Buriani to calm down! Pascal Wesselmann grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.35
0-0Jason Granville kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Wesselmann. Pascal Wesselmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Haynes. Mark Haynes lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
10.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Keane plays the ball forward to Alun Jacobs. Alun Jacobs plays a one-two with Dennis Brand and advances towards the goal... Alun Jacobs makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
14.50
Craig Keane passes the ball forward to David Parker. David Parker plays a one-two with Ian Gower and rushes in on goal... David Parker makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.52
Marc Kistner kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Haynes. Mark Haynes shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
20.14
Marvin Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, David Parker. David Parker plays a scrappy one-two with Marvin Fletcher and advances towards the goal... David Parker muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.34
Craig Keane hits a low pass to Marvin Fletcher. Marvin Fletcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.42
Marvin Fletcher catches Chris Parker on the ankles. Marvin Fletcher is given a warning by the referee! Chris Parker carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.50
Dean Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Ian Gower controls it well on his chest. Ian Gower plays a scrappy one-two with Alun Jacobs and advances towards the goal... Ian Gower makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
34.31
With vision, Craig Keane plays the ball forward to Marvin Fletcher. Marvin Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Ian Gower. Ian Gower gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.14
0-1Antonio Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Brand. Dennis Brand advances inside the box! Dennis Brand tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ipswich Town kick off!
47.22
0-1Craig Keane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Brand. Dennis Brand whips in a cross ball towards Ian Gower. Ian Gower connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
48.23
Chris Parker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Potts. Scott Potts edges inside the box! Scott Potts side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
53.08
Jason Granville kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Wesselmann. Pascal Wesselmann advances with the ball. Pascal Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Potts. Scott Potts rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Sol Kitson reads it well. Great keeping!
55.21
Craig Keane sees Marvin Fletcher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Brand. Dennis Brand heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.00
0-2Craig Keane hacks Pascal Wesselmann from behind! The referee calls over Craig Keane and shows him a yellow card! Pascal Wesselmann runs off the knock.
60.15
0-2Rochdale have made a substitution with Noel Wright replacing Dean Beckham .
61.15
Pascal Wesselmann hacks Noel Wright from behind! The referee calls over Pascal Wesselmann and shows him a yellow card! Noel Wright stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.16
With imagination, Craig Keane laces a through ball forward to Dennis Brand. Dennis Brand shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
71.04
Chris Parker knocks the ball forward to Mark Haynes. Mark Haynes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.27
Alexander Myers receives the ball from a throw-in from Antonio Ortiz. Alexander Myers flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Fletcher who brings the ball under control. Marvin Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Alun Jacobs collects the pass. Alun Jacobs advances inside the box! Alun Jacobs side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.09
Pascal Wesselmann powers a long ball forward. Scott Potts plays a one-two with Mark Haynes and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Scott Potts provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Ipswich Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
87.04
0-3Tommaso Buriani comes in with a late challenge on Chris Parker. The referee warns Tommaso Buriani again to calm down! Chris Parker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
31.5%
42.5%
26%
Scorers
| Dennis Brand 39, 55 Alun Jacobs 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dennis Brand of Rochdale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alan Howells (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Patrick Lumsdon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jason Granville (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Lomano Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin Lowe (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Chris Parker (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Pascal Wesselmann (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Marc Kistner (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mervin Boyd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Potts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mark Haynes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jacob Ball (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Salinas (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steve Potts (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sol Kitson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tommaso Buriani (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Dean Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antonio Ortiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexander Myers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marvin Fletcher (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Craig Keane (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Alun Jacobs (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Ian Gower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Parker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dennis Brand (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Noel Wright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gary Platt (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dave Mcgreal (DEF) | 0 | |