Match Report
| Ipswich Town | Ipswich Town |  |  | Manchester City | Manchester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Christopher Terrell | Christopher Terrell | Elkanah Adam | Elkanah Adam | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alan Howells | A. Howells |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 54 | | Lomano Mcleod | L. Mcleod | ||||||||
| Patrick Lumsdon | P. Lumsdon | | 43 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 36 | | Nicky Mccann | N. Mccann | |||||||||
| Jason Granville | J. Granville | | 45 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Jon Edworthy | J. Edworthy | |||||||||
| Lomano Philips | L. Philips | | 41 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Duncan Ball | D. Ball | |||||||||
| Colin Lowe | C. Lowe | | 45 | M | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Ian Milburn | I. Milburn | |||||||||
| Chris Parker | C. Parker | | 44 | M | | 6 | | M | 39 | | Harvey Oakley | H. Oakley | |||||||||
| Pascal Wesselmann | P. Wesselmann |  | 42 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 |  | Jose Reis | J. Reis | |||||||||
| Marc Kistner | M. Kistner | | 49 | M | | | 8 | | A | 50 | | Aaron Shilton | A. Shilton | ||||||||
| Mervin Boyd | M. Boyd | | 38 | A | | 9 | | A | 39 | | Daniele Redknapp | D. Redknapp | |||||||||
| Scott Potts | S. Potts | | 40 | A | | 10 | | A | 43 | | Ian Watson | I. Watson | |||||||||
| Mark Haynes | M. Haynes | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 40 | | Anthony Summerbell | A. Summerbell | |||||||||
| Jacob Ball | J. Ball | | 41 | D | | 12 | | A | 46 | | Ian Priestley | I. Priestley | |||||||||
| Carlos Salinas | C. Salinas |  | 40 | G | | 13 | | M | 43 | | Alexander Bloomer | A. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Steve Potts | S. Potts | | 33 | M | | 14 | | G | 43 | | Gilles Seaman | G. Seaman | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 9,083 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Cole.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Cole.
0.00
0-0Ipswich Town kick off the first half!
3.20
0-0Jon Edworthy threads a neat ball through to Jose Reis. Jose Reis threads a neat ball through to Daniele Redknapp. Daniele Redknapp tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.32
0-0Ian Milburn pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ian Milburn makes a probing pass to Aaron Shilton. Aaron Shilton kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Summerbell but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.51
Mervin Boyd hits a low pass to Scott Potts. Scott Potts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
21.42
0-0Mark Haynes catches Duncan Ball on the ankles. The referee calls over Mark Haynes and warns him to calm down! Duncan Ball carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.59
0-0Aaron Shilton sees Anthony Summerbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Summerbell whips in a cross ball towards Jose Reis. Jose Reis directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Lomano Philips blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
34.15
Jose Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Summerbell. Anthony Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Ian Watson controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Ian Watson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
39.47
Mervin Boyd threads the ball through to Scott Potts. Scott Potts makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Mark Haynes. Some silky footwork from Mark Haynes provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
40.20
0-0Pascal Wesselmann plays the ball forward to Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Oakley.
42.37
Harvey Oakley passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Aaron Shilton. Aaron Shilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Watson but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City kick off!
48.31
1-0Pascal Wesselmann makes a probing pass to Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Haynes. Mark Haynes makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.05
Jason Granville makes a probing pass to Chris Parker. Chris Parker hits a low pass to Mark Haynes. Mark Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Potts. Scott Potts directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.45
Pascal Wesselmann flicks a high pass forward to Mark Haynes who brings the ball under control. Mark Haynes shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.31
Lomano Philips threads a neat ball through to Scott Potts. Scott Potts threads the ball through to Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Lomano Mcleod has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.21
Patrick Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Colin Lowe. Colin Lowe kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Parker. Chris Parker kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Haynes but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.57
2-0Mark Haynes passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd makes a defence splitting pass to Scott Potts. Scott Potts makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Lomano Mcleod. Excellent save.
69.37
Colin Lowe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Haynes. Mark Haynes tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
71.58
Duncan Ball flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Oakley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harvey Oakley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Shilton. Aaron Shilton runs straight at the defence! Aaron Shilton tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
75.31
Duncan Ball sees space and advances. Duncan Ball sees Anthony Summerbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Summerbell whips in a cross ball towards Ian Watson. Ian Watson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alan Howells with no chance!! Goal for Manchester City!
78.42
Lomano Philips runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lomano Philips whips in a cross ball towards Scott Potts. Scott Potts gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
79.31
Ian Milburn chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Reis. Jose Reis makes a simple pass to Ian Watson. Ian Watson advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ian Watson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.17
Chris Parker takes a quick throw-in. Colin Lowe makes an attacking run forward. Colin Lowe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
90.00
Chris Parker knocks the ball forward to Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Potts. Scott Potts makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.9%
37.1%
Play Area
22.9%
41.4%
35.7%
Scorers
| Mark Haynes 48 Mervin Boyd 55 | Ian Watson 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mervin Boyd of Ipswich Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alan Howells (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Patrick Lumsdon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jason Granville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lomano Philips (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Colin Lowe (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Chris Parker (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pascal Wesselmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marc Kistner (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mervin Boyd (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Scott Potts (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Mark Haynes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jacob Ball (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Salinas (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steve Potts (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lomano Mcleod (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicky Mccann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jon Edworthy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ian Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Harvey Oakley (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Reis (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Aaron Shilton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniele Redknapp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ian Watson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Anthony Summerbell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ian Priestley (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Bloomer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gilles Seaman (GK) | 0 | |