Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 10,317 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Beagrie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Beagrie.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Nottingham Forest kicking off!
2.23
0-0Pascal Wesselmann kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Kistner. Marc Kistner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
4.35
Lomano Philips threads a neat ball through to Pascal Wesselmann. Pascal Wesselmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd whips in a cross ball towards Mark Haynes. Mark Haynes makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.37
Patrick Lumsdon brings the ball forward. Patrick Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to Chris Parker. Chris Parker shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.40
0-1Callum Souness flicks a high pass forward. Said Goossen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Said Goossen advances inside the box! Said Goossen takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alan Howells with no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
18.24
0-1Colin Lowe threads a neat ball through to Scott Potts. Scott Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Teddy Etherington who gathers it comfortably.
26.17
0-1Ledley Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, Said Goossen. Said Goossen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Alan Howells reads it well. He makes it look easy!
32.49
With some swift thinking, Chris Parker plays the ball forward to Scott Potts. Scott Potts shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.27
Chris Parker brings the ball forward. Chris Parker whips in a cross ball towards Mark Haynes. Mark Haynes shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Teddy Etherington manages to gather it easily.
34.50
Ledley Vassell flicks a high ball forward to Matthew Brown who takes it down. Matthew Brown plays a scrappy one-two with Ighli Cappellini and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matthew Brown strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
36.15
0-1Callum Souness catches Scott Potts on the ankles. The referee brings Callum Souness to one side and gives him a warning! Scott Potts runs off the knock.
38.12
0-1Ighli Cappellini comes in with a late challenge on Colin Lowe. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Lowe grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.40
0-1Chris Parker knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Haynes. Mark Haynes knocks the ball forward to Colin Lowe but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town appear unchanged since the first half. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Ipswich Town kicking off!
54.18
Stuart Coppinger flicks a high pass forward. Darius Beresford controls it well on his chest. Darius Beresford kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Brown. Matthew Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Beresford. Darius Beresford connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.44
Colin Lowe makes a probing pass to Scott Potts. Scott Potts rushes past Wes Morris! Scott Potts takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Teddy Etherington.
59.36
Chris Parker sees Mervin Boyd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Boyd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.10
Darius Beresford makes a simple pass to Alun Mowbray. Alun Mowbray knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Darius Beresford is offside!
63.18
Callum Souness runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Callum Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Brown but the linesman indicates offside!
65.41
Lomano Philips flicks a high pass forward to Chris Parker who brings the ball under control. Chris Parker brings the ball forward. Chris Parker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.33
Mark Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Wesselmann collects the pass. Pascal Wesselmann lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Potts. Scott Potts connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
69.53
Lomano Philips flicks a high pass forward. Chris Parker collects the pass. Chris Parker threads the ball through to Mark Haynes. Mark Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
72.28
Callum Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Morris. Wes Morris makes a simple pass to Matthew Brown. Matthew Brown tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
73.31
Lomano Philips hits it upfield. Scott Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.07
Darius Beresford runs straight at the opposition's defence. Darius Beresford knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.37
Marc Kistner makes a simple pass to Pascal Wesselmann. Pascal Wesselmann shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.55
With vision, Callum Souness picks a pass forward to Said Goossen. Said Goossen shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
89.35
Patrick Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Colin Lowe. Colin Lowe makes a probing pass to Marc Kistner. Marc Kistner whips in a cross ball towards Scott Potts. Scott Potts makes a deft header. Teddy Etherington manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Marc Kistner receives the ball from a throw-in from Chris Parker. Marc Kistner threads a neat ball through to Scott Potts. Scott Potts shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
10
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.8%
37.2%
Play Area
23.1%
47.4%
29.5%
Scorers
| Said Goossen 15 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Said Goossen of Nottingham Forest |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alan Howells (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Patrick Lumsdon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jason Granville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lomano Philips (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Colin Lowe (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Chris Parker (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Pascal Wesselmann (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Marc Kistner (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mervin Boyd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Potts (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Mark Haynes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jacob Ball (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Salinas (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steve Potts (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Teddy Etherington (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Wes Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Coppinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alberto Richards (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ledley Vassell (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Darius Beresford (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Callum Souness (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ighli Cappellini (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Alun Mowbray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matthew Brown (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Said Goossen (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Rio Gordon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Roberts (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Batty (ATT) | 0 | |