Match Report


Ipswich TownIpswich Town     Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town
Christopher TerrellChristopher Terrell Computer Player Computer Player
Gavin ParkerG. Parker48
G
1
G
50Nick LinekerN. Lineker
Demetrio FranchiD. Franchi52
D
2
D
60Oleg McleodO. Mcleod
Billy WhiteB. White47
D
3
D
56Nicholas TolleyN. Tolley
Dean HollowayD. Holloway32
D
captain4
D
50Cristian TriuzziC. Triuzzi
Colin LoweC. Lowe45
M
5captain
D
47Sergio MachlasS. Machlas
Steve PottsS. Potts33
M
6
M
51Niccolo InsleyN. Insley
Pascal WesselmannP. Wesselmann43
M
7
M
46Joe CookeJ. Cooke
Marc KistnerM. Kistner49
M
8
M
46Alexandre FonsecaA. Fonseca
Mervin BoydM. Boyd38
A
9
M
38Rio CarrickR. Carrick
Alan GranvilleA. Granville43
A
10
A
49Warren AndrewsW. Andrews
Ivan LisbieI. Lisbie42
A
11
A
42Mark KitsonM. Kitson
 
Jacob BallJ. Ball41
D
12
G
46Shaun DeaneS. Deane
Carlos SalinasC. Salinas40
G
13
D
46Francis AthertonF. Atherton
Dean WoodcockD. Woodcock29
D
14
G
45Gary BoertienG. Boertien

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 9,090 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Greening.


0.00
The first half starts with Ipswich Town kicking off!
6.44
With a delightful solo run, Colin Lowe stretches the opposition's defence. Colin Lowe shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.21
Steve Potts threads the ball through to Ivan Lisbie. Ivan Lisbie makes a probing pass to Mervin Boyd but he's offside!
16.47
Demetrio Franchi flicks a high pass forward. Marc Kistner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Kistner flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Wesselmann collects the pass. Pascal Wesselmann hits a low pass to Mervin Boyd. Some good footwork from Mervin Boyd provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
20.23
Nicholas Tolley changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicholas Tolley whips in a cross ball towards Mark Kitson. Mark Kitson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin Parker with no chance!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
24.09
Steve Potts takes it forward alone. Steve Potts knocks the ball forward to Colin Lowe but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.12
Colin Lowe takes it forward alone. Colin Lowe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Lineker who gathers it comfortably.
32.52
Billy White flicks a high ball forward to Pascal Wesselmann who takes it down. Pascal Wesselmann makes a probing pass to Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.56
Pascal Wesselmann sees Ivan Lisbie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Lisbie runs straight at the defence! Oleg Mcleod comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Lisbie. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
39.17
Steve Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Granville. Alan Granville whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.07
Demetrio Franchi kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Wesselmann. Pascal Wesselmann passes the ball forward to Colin Lowe. Colin Lowe shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Demetrio Franchi kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Lowe. Colin Lowe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Huddersfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Huddersfield Town kick off!
49.48
Dean Holloway threads a neat ball through to Pascal Wesselmann. Pascal Wesselmann makes an attacking run forward. Pascal Wesselmann shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Nick Lineker comfortably smothers it!
51.41
Joe Cooke hits a low pass to Alexandre Fonseca. Alexandre Fonseca knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Mark Kitson is offside!
53.37
Rio Carrick clumsily knocks into Alan Granville. The referee warns Rio Carrick to calm down! Alan Granville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.36
Oleg Mcleod sees Warren Andrews in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Warren Andrews plays a one-two with Joe Cooke and advances towards the goal... Warren Andrews cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
59.36
Demetrio Franchi makes a probing pass to Pascal Wesselmann. Pascal Wesselmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Lowe. Colin Lowe lofts in a cross ball towards Pascal Wesselmann. Pascal Wesselmann powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
66.28
Joe Cooke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Andrews. Warren Andrews controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.57
Oleg Mcleod flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Fonseca who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Insley collects the pass. Niccolo Insley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Holloway.
73.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Steve Potts plays the ball forward to Colin Lowe. Colin Lowe finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.12
Demetrio Franchi threads a neat ball through to Pascal Wesselmann. Pascal Wesselmann shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Nick Lineker!
81.52
Pascal Wesselmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Granville. Alan Granville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
83.52
Steve Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Lisbie. Ivan Lisbie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.40
Steve Potts plays the ball forward to Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.02
Mervin Boyd flicks a high pass forward to Alan Granville who brings the ball under control. Alan Granville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Ipswich Town

Huddersfield Town
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
81.6%
18.4%
Play Area
21.8%
48.3%
29.9%

Scorers
Mervin Boyd 39
Colin Lowe 45
Pascal Wesselmann 59
Mark Kitson 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pascal Wesselmann of Ipswich Town

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Parker (GK)
6
2.Demetrio Franchi (DEF)
7
3.Billy White (DEF)
6
4.Dean Holloway (DEF)
6
5.Colin Lowe (MID)goal scored
9
6.Steve Potts (MID)
7
7.Pascal Wesselmann (MID)goal scored
9
8.Marc Kistner (MID)
6
9.Mervin Boyd (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alan Granville (ATT)
6
11.Ivan Lisbie (ATT)
6
 
12.Jacob Ball (DEF)
0
13.Carlos Salinas (GK)
0
14.Dean Woodcock (DEF)
0

1.Nick Lineker (GK)
6
2.Oleg Mcleod (DEF)
6
3.Nicholas Tolley (DEF)
6
4.Cristian Triuzzi (DEF)
6
5.Sergio Machlas (DEF)
6
6.Niccolo Insley (MID)
6
7.Joe Cooke (MID)
6
8.Alexandre Fonseca (MID)
6
9.Rio Carrick (MID)
5
10.Warren Andrews (ATT)
6
11.Mark Kitson (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Shaun Deane (GK)
0
13.Francis Atherton (DEF)
0
14.Gary Boertien (GK)
0